Clar as Mud? Origins of the head mirror: A historical note

Ollivier Laccourreye; Alfred Werner; Iain McGill; F. Christopher Holsinger; David W. Eisele

doi:10.1002/hed.24093

Clar as Mud? Origins of the head mirror: A historical note

Ollivier Laccourreye, Alfred Werner, Iain McGill, F. Christopher Holsinger, David W. Eisele

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In Europe, the name "Clar" immediately evokes to any otorhinolaryngologist the classic head mirror that remains a symbol of our profession. Yet, the origin of Clar has never been investigated. In this clinical and historical review, based on an Internet and PubMed database search together with perusal of Fischer's Biographical Lexikon, the authors seek to elucidate this medical enigma. The data presented suggest that Clar was not a physician but rather a term picked by the company that designed the mirror by the end of the 19th century to underscore the bright and sharp view provided by this then innovative medical device.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	930-932
Number of pages	3
Journal	Head and Neck
Volume	38
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/hed.24093
State	Published - Jun 1 2016
Externally published	Yes

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history
mirror
otorhinolaryngology

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Otorhinolaryngology

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