Moorfields Eye Hospital
Moorfields Eye Hospital
Moorfields Eye Hospital (pronunciation: /ˈmʊərfiːldz aɪ ˈhɒspɪtəl/) is a specialist NHS hospital for eye health, including treatment, research and education. Located in London, it is one of the oldest and largest centres for ophthalmic treatment, teaching and research in the world.
Etymology
The hospital was founded on 25 March 1805, and was originally located at Moorfields, a park in London. The name "Moorfields" is derived from the Old English "mōr" meaning "marsh" and "feld" meaning "field", referring to the marshy area that the park was built on.
History
Moorfields Eye Hospital was founded by John Cunningham Saunders and George James Guthrie. It was the first hospital in the world dedicated to the treatment of diseases of the eyes. In 1821, the hospital moved to its current location on City Road.
Services
Moorfields Eye Hospital provides a wide range of eye care services, including surgery, diagnosis and treatment of common and rare eye conditions. It is also a leading centre for eye research, with a focus on developing new treatments and improving patient care.
Related Terms
- Ophthalmology: The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders.
- Optometry: The practice or profession of examining the eyes for visual defects and prescribing corrective lenses.
- Optician: A person who makes and sells eyeglasses and contact lenses.
- Eye surgery: Surgery performed on the eye or its adnexa, typically by an ophthalmologist.
- Eye examination: An examination of the eye, usually performed by an optometrist or ophthalmologist, to assess vision and ability to focus on and discern objects.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Moorfields Eye Hospital
- Wikipedia's article - Moorfields Eye Hospital
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