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LANDIN SORI, Matilde  e  RODRIGUEZ BENCOMO, Dania de Jesús. An approximation to the history of Ophthalmology in Camagüey. Rev Hum Med [online]. 2014, vol.14, n.2, pp. 271-284. ISSN 1727-8120.

A documental revision was carried out with the objective of describing the historical aspects related with the origin and development of Ophthalmology in Camagüey. Documents from the “Julio Antonio Mella” Provincial Library and the “Finlay House” were used, as well as information obtained by personal interviews. The fundamental characteristics of the forms, means and techniques of the medical-surgical care in each period were pointed out, and were remarked the scientific personalities and the contribution made to the specialty in teaching, assistance and research.

Palavras-chave : ophthalmology; history; achievement.

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