Verwijderen van staar tijdens een oogoperatie door middel van een punctie before 1873

A. de Montméja's "Verwijderen van staar tijdens een oogoperatie door middel van een punctie," a photo documenting the removal of cataracts during surgery, showcases the use of photography in the 19th century for medical documentation. The image highlights the details of the procedure, capturing the surgeon's hands and instruments used, with the patient lying down, providing a visual record for medical education and research. The photo's composition emphasizes the surgical technique and tools, capturing the essence of the medical practice of the time. The artist's name is associated with other medical photographs from the 19th century, demonstrating the rise of medical photography as a field. This artwork is a valuable glimpse into the history of medicine and the use of photography in medical education.