The development of ophthalmology to its present level of sophisticated practice is an extraordinary story of research, experiment and achievement. This book charts the progress of that achievement over the last millennium, highlighting and describing the key dates of advance. Year by year, the milestones that have led to modern practice are documented and described, and many fascinating historical illustrations are used to enhance the text. The book will be of significance to anyone with an interest in the history of medicine. Documents the development of modern ophthalmology with historical illustrations Presents a concise listing of chief personages, periods, publications, and events in the history of ophthalmology Provides a year by year guide to the key achievements over the last millennium Extensively illustrated with historical photographs and drawings.Documents the development of modern ophthalmology with historical illustrations Presents a concise listing of chief personages, periods, publications, and events in the history of ophthalmology Provides a year by year guide to the key achievements over the last millennium Extensively illustrated with historical photographs and drawings The development of ophthalmology to its present level of sophisticated practice is an extraordinary story of research, experiment, and achievement. Dates in Ophthalmology: A Chronological Record of Progress in Ophthalmology over the Last Millennium charts the progress of that achievement over the last millennium, highlighting and describing the key dates of advancement. It presents a concise listing of the chief personages, periods, publications, and events in the history of ophthalmology from ancient times to the present.

The book demonstrates how ideas, discoveries, and technologies cross borders and oceans. It illustrates the interplay of subspecialties, the changing pre-eminence of countries and cities, and the explosions of creativity and generations of dor.