Ophthalmoscope Collection

The eye in health and disease (engraving)
5223913 The eye in health and disease (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The eye in health and disease)

The eye seen through a microscope, from Atlas of Ophthalmoscopy
CHT236313 The eye seen through a microscope, from Atlas of Ophthalmoscopy, published in Paris, 1870 (chromolitho) by Liebreich

Hermann Ludwig Ferdinand von Helmholtz, c1900
Hermann Ludwig Ferdinand von Helmholtz, German physicist and physiologist, c1900. The inventor of the opthalmoscope (1850)

Hermann Ludwig Ferdinand von Helmholtz, German physicist and physiologist, 1907. The inventor of the opthalmoscope (1850)

Hermann von Helmholtz (1821-1894), German physicist and physiologist, 1894
Hermann Helmholtz (1821-1894). German physicist and physiologist, inventor of the Opthalmascope. Seen here giving a lecture on 7 July 1894 shortly before his death

Illustration of optician looking at boys eye through ophthalmoscope

Healthy retina
Normal retina, ophthalmoscope image. The retina is the light-sensitive membrane that lines the back of the eye. Blood vessels (red) radiate out from the optic disc (yellow, left)

Retinal degeneration. Ophthalmoscope view of the retina of a patients eye, showing disciform macular degeneration (yellow patch)

Retina damage in diabetes
Retinal damage in diabetes. Ophthalmoscope image of diabetic retinopathy, damage to the retina caused by diabetes. Changes to the retinal blood vessels (red) mean that they leak

Macular degeneration, ophthalmoscope image. Numerous yellow drusen spots are seen on the retina, the light-sensitive membrane that lines the back of the eyeball

Hermann Helmholtz, German physicist
Hermann Ludwig Ferdinand von Helmholtz (1821- 1894), German physiologist and physicist. Helmholtz studied medicine and graduated in 1842 at the Royal Medicochirurgical Institute of Berlin

Ophthalmoscope
MODEL RELEASED. Ophthalmoscope. Docotr holding an ophthalmoscope. This instrument consists of a mirror that reflects light into the eye

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The ophthalmoscope, a remarkable instrument that has revolutionized the field of ophthalmology, allows us to explore the intricate world of the eye in health and disease. Through its lens, we can witness the wonders hidden within. In an engraving titled "The eye in health and disease, " we are transported into a realm where microscopic details come alive. The eye seen through a microscope, as depicted in the Atlas of Ophthalmoscopy, unveils a mesmerizing landscape that captivates our imagination. Hermann Ludwig Ferdinand von Helmholtz, a brilliant German physicist and physiologist of the 19th century, played an instrumental role in advancing our understanding of vision. In various portraits from different periods like c1900 or 1876 or even 1907 after his passing in 1894 at age 73; they depict him with utmost reverence and admiration for his groundbreaking contributions. One illustration portrays an optician intently peering into a young boy's eye using an ophthalmoscope. This image symbolizes how this device enables professionals to examine every nook and cranny of our eyes with precision and care. Through these lenses lies not only beauty but also crucial information about ocular health conditions such as glaucoma or retinal degeneration. These images serve as reminders that early detection is key to preserving sight and preventing irreversible damage. As we delve deeper into this captivating world revealed by the ophthalmoscope, we gain insights into both normalcy - like observing a healthy retina - and abnormalities that demand attention for proper treatment. The legacy left behind by Hermann von Helmholtz continues to inspire generations of scientists dedicated to unraveling the mysteries surrounding vision. His work reminds us that knowledge is ever-evolving, pushing boundaries further than ever before. With each examination conducted through this invaluable tool called the ophthalmoscope, doctors strive towards better patient care while cherishing their ability to safeguard one of our most precious senses - the gift of sight.