[Operation to remove cataracts]

[Operation to remove cataracts]

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Author(s):
Bartisch, George, 1535-approximately 1607 author
Publication:
[Dreszden: Matthes Stöckel] , 1583
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Physicians
Surgical Instruments
Ophthalmology
Cataract Extraction
Physician Assistants
Patients
Genre(s):
Book Illustrations
Abstract:
Interior of a physicians' office: a patient, sitting on a cushion on a box, is having a cataract removed from his left eye; the surgeon sits before him and an assistant stands behind the patient immobilizing his head. Books and glassware are on a shelf.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Related Title(s):
Is part of: Ophthalmodouleia, das ist, Augendienst, l. 62 recto.; (DNLM)2221062R
Extent:
1 print
Technique:
woodcut
NLM Unique ID:
101445243 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A016390
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101445243