Teaching the history of ophthalmology in the career of Medicine

Abstract

A documentary review was carried out in order to review the historical aspects related to the emergence and development of Ophthalmology in Guantánamo. Documents from the Policarpo Pineda Provincial Library and the Guantánamo University and Hospital Library were used; as well as information obtained in personal interviews with doctors, nurses, optometrists and patients. The fundamental characteristics of the forms, means and techniques of ophthalmological medical-surgical care were pointed out at each stage, and the scientific personalities and contributions made to the specialty in teaching, assistance and research were highlighted.