Lossnijden van staar tijdens een oogoperatie before 1873

"Lossnijden van staar tijdens een oogoperatie" is a photograph by A. de Montméja, taken before 1873. The image depicts a patient undergoing cataract surgery. This rare glimpse into a 19th-century medical procedure is a significant example of early medical photography, capturing the meticulousness and delicacy of the surgical process. The photograph showcases the pioneering work of surgeons like de Montméja in the field of ophthalmology. While the image's stark realism may be unsettling to modern viewers, it offers a valuable historical document of a time when surgical techniques were still evolving.