A History of Indian Medical Literature v1.c20.s3.64

v1.c20.s3.64

The number of ninety-six eye diseases, acknowledged by Drdhabala (Ci.26.129–131), does not, as Hoernle suggested, mean that he obtained that number by accepting the ninety-four diseases of the eye mentioned by Vāgbhata and adding the two extra disorders of Mādhava.602 Cakrapānidatta clarifies this issue by giving the information that Drdhabala followed Karāla’s system in this matter.603