Tadeusz Krwawicz

Polish ophthalmologist From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Tadeusz Krwawicz (15 January 1910 – 17 August 1988) was a Polish ophthalmologist. He pioneered the use of cryosurgery in ophthalmology.[1][2]

Born(1910-01-15)15 January 1910
Lemberg, Austria-Hungary
Died17 August 1988(1988-08-17) (aged 78)
Lublin, Poland
CitizenshipAustria-Hungary, Poland
AlmamaterJan Kazimierz University
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Tadeusz Krwawicz
Born(1910-01-15)15 January 1910
Lemberg, Austria-Hungary
Died17 August 1988(1988-08-17) (aged 78)
Lublin, Poland
CitizenshipAustria-Hungary, Poland
Alma materJan Kazimierz University
Known forCryothermic cataract extraction technique
Scientific career
FieldsOphthalmology
InstitutionsJan Kazimierz University, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, Medical University of Lublin
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He was the first to formulate a method of cataract extraction by cryoadhesion in 1961,[3][4][5] and to develop a cryogenic probe for removal of cataracts.[6]

The Tadeusz Krwawicz Gold Medal is awarded by the International Council of Ophthalmology Board every four years.[7]

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