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Georg Joseph Beer

Austrian ophthalmologist

Died when: 57 years 109 days (687 months)
Star Sign: Capricorn

 

Georg Joseph Beer

Georg Joseph Beer (23 December 1763 – 11 April 1821) was an Austrian ophthalmologist.He is credited with introducing a flap operation for treatment of cataracts (Beer's operation), as well as popularizing the instrument used to perform the surgery (Beer's knife).


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