“De oculis”, a chapter on ocular anatomy by Constantinus Africanus

Purpose: The publication of the compendium Pantegni by Constantinus Africanus in monastery Monte Cassino eleventh century CE was a pivotal moment history medicine Western Europe. work is predominantly based on Liber regalis Haly Abbas (Baghdad, tenth CE). earliest available manuscript (KB 73 J6) handwritten and has been supervised himself. It includes chapter ocular anatomy. In this paper we try to distill anatomic description Constantinus.
 Methods: “de oculis” anatomy as found 13 book 3 KB J6 interpreted historical context translated into Modern English.
 Results: We present an English translation concerning chapter.
 Conclusion: bequeathed compact but comprehensive account eye, which can be rendered contemporary representation with use context.