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

This photograph, taken by A. de Montméja before 1873, depicts a patient undergoing a surgical procedure known as iridectomy. The image captures a close-up view of the patient's eye as a surgeon uses specialized instruments to remove a portion of the iris. The use of a photographic record in medical contexts was becoming more common during this time, allowing for the documentation and dissemination of surgical techniques and advancements. The image serves as a historical artifact, offering insights into the practices of 19th-century ophthalmology.