What fortunate discovery was made thanks to unfortunate pilots? Find out how WW2 pilots are unusually linked to modern medicine. 

Explore the Uncommon Connections series to hear unusual stories behind some of history’s greatest medical breakthroughs and learn how uncommon connections between unexplained symptoms can lead to surprising diagnoses in rare diseases.

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2. Davis G. The evolution of cataract surgery. Mo Med 2016; 113(1): 58–62.

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