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Georg Bartisch, a 16th-century barber surgeon, published a treatise called "Ophthalmodouleia" in 1583 to promote ophthalmology for barber surgeons in Germany. Despite lacking formal education and knowledge of classical languages, Bartisch used German, Hellenic, and Latin terminology in his anatomical descriptions. He introduced innovative surgical tools and focused on cataract surgery. Bartisch faced barriers from religion, magic, and Galenic views, but is considered the patron of German School of Ophthalmology. His work included detailed descriptions and illustrations of ocular and eyelid anatomy. Although Bartisch's anatomical knowledge was influenced by Andreas Vesalius' anatomy book, his descriptions were not detailed or accurate. Bartisch's treatise focused heavily on surgical treatments for various ocular diseases, including cataract surgery using the couching method. His surgical methods were often brutal and lacked consideration for patient pain or aesthetic results. Despite these limitations, Bartisch's work remains significant in the field of ophthalmology. [Extracted from the article]