Dale Alford
Dale Alford (pronounced: Day-l Al-ford) is a notable figure in the field of medicine and politics. He was an American ophthalmologist and a former U.S. Representative from Arkansas.
Etymology
The name "Dale" is of English origin and means "valley," while "Alford" is also of English origin and means "from the old ford."
Medical Career
Dale Alford was a renowned ophthalmologist, a branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases of the eye and visual system. He was known for his significant contributions to the field, particularly in the area of cataract surgery.
Political Career
In addition to his medical career, Alford also served as a U.S. Representative from Arkansas. He was elected as an Independent Democrat to the Eighty-sixth Congress by special election, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of U.S. Representative Brooks Hays.
Related Terms
- Ophthalmology: The branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of disorders and diseases of the eye.
- Cataract: A medical condition in which the lens of the eye becomes progressively opaque, resulting in blurred vision.
- U.S. Representative: A member of the U.S House of Representatives, a part of the U.S. Congress.
- Arkansas: A state in the southern region of the United States, home to diverse landscapes ranging from the mountainous regions of the Ozarks and the Ouachita Mountains to the densely forested land in the south known as the Arkansas Timberlands, to the eastern lowlands along the Mississippi River and the Arkansas Delta.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dale Alford
- Wikipedia's article - Dale Alford
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