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Since dissection of the human corpse was strictly forbidden by the Koran, surgery was basically restricted to cauterizing injuries and the subspecialty of ophthalmic surgery, for which the Islamic doctors were justly famous.  Eye diseases and injuries were extremely prevalent in the Near East, and the Islamic doctors became very knowledgeable in their treatment.  Specialty hospitals were established solely to treat ophthalmologic health problems.