The Evolution of the Concept of Eye Health From Hippocrates to Dermophthalmology
Abstract The concept of eye health has transformed profoundly through the centuries. From Hippocrates and Galen — who saw the eye as a reflection of both body and soul — to Helmholtz and modern visual physiology, Ophthalmology evolved from an interventional art into an autonomous science. In the 21st century, however, new challenges have emerged: […]