Dr. Raju V K, R02081
This poster attempts to trace the history of ophthalmology from first references in the code of Hammurabi, ancient Egypt and ancient India to modern times. Who was the first cataract surgeon? What impact did the ancient Indians (e.g. Susruta) have on modern ophthalmology? Who was the first named ophthalmologist? What was the first malpractice penalty? The answers to these questions will be presented as well as most notable historical events from ancient to modern times.