| [alfred th. leber (1881-1954): a pioneer in tropical ophthalmology. missing in the south seas--rediscovered in india]. | in spite of the brief duration of german colonial rule during that period tropical medicine enjoyed a remarkable growth and development. this is the first account of the career of the pioneer of tropical ophthalmology, alfred theodor leber (1881-1954); medical history had previously reported him missing in java after the 1st world war. his career was greatly influenced by his uncle, theodor leber (1840-1917), the founder of experimental ophthalmology. alfred leber was the one who combined teachi ... | 1992 | 1453664 |