[Julius Hirschberg and the history of ophthalmology : On the 100th anniversary of his death]

Ophthalmologie. 2025 Jan;122(1):65-78. doi: 10.1007/s00347-024-02082-w. Epub 2024 Dec 15.
[Article in German]

Abstract

The works of Julius Hirschberg (1843-1925), especially his "History of ophthalmology" are even now still worth reading and indispensable for those who are interested in the history of the discipline ophthalmology. In addition to his scientific achievements in the field of ophthalmology, he was particularly concerned with international understanding and is therefore more current than ever before.

Die Werke von Julius Hirschberg (1843–1925), insbesondere seine „Geschichte der Augenheilkunde“ sind bis heute lesenswert und unverzichtbar für jeden, der an der Historie des Faches Augenheilkunde interessiert ist. Neben seinen wissenschaftlichen Leistungen auf dem Gebiet der Ophthalmologie bemühte er sich insbesondere um Völkerverständigung und ist damit heute aktueller denn je.

Keywords: History of Ophthalmology; International understanding; Legacy; Scientific achievements; Writings.

Publication types

  • Historical Article
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Anniversaries and Special Events
  • Germany
  • History, 19th Century
  • History, 20th Century
  • Humans
  • Ophthalmology* / history