Verwijderen van een deel van de iris tijdens een oogoperatie before 1873

This 19th-century photograph by A. de Montméja, titled "Verwijderen van een deel van de iris tijdens een oogoperatie," depicts a medical procedure. The image shows a patient undergoing an eye operation, with a surgeon's hand holding a tool near the patient's eye, which is being held open with a surgical device. The photograph captures the intensity and detail of the surgical process, highlighting the advancements in medical practices in the 19th century. It is a powerful example of the use of photography to document medical procedures and provide a glimpse into the past.