The article discusses an exhibit titled "West Meets East: Eye Medicine in the Asia-Pacific" running at San Francisco's Truhlsen-Marmor Museum of the Eye until spring 2026. This exhibit highlights the evolution of ophthalmology in Asia with a specific focus on the 10th-century Ishinpo, which describes early cataract surgery methods. Visitors can explore artifacts from various Asian countries and learn about historical medical practices. The exhibit is noted for its straightforward yet sometimes shocking content surrounding eye treatments, and it serves as an educational resource on Asia's contributions to eye medicine and surgery.
The exhibit chronicles how ophthalmology developed in Asia, covering a stretch from ancient society to beyond the period of Western colonization, showcasing unique artifacts and treatments.
The Ishinpo, the oldest medical text in Japan mentioning eye disease, details an early form of cataract surgery using an oversized needle and no anesthesia.
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