| [prof. carl wilhelm von zehender (1819-1916)--first professor of ophthalmology and co-founder of the ophthalmological clinic at the university of rostock--commemorative lecture at the 100th dog meeting in berlin from 26.9 to 29.9.2002]. | the grand-ducal university eye department in rostock was solemnly inaugurated 16 may 1892. according to many years of studies in europe and on efforts to build this clinic, construction was outlined by professor carl wilhelm v. zehender, but the drafts were executed by the "grossherzoglich-mecklenburgisch-schwerinschen medicinalcommission" and landbaumeister schlosser in winter 1888/89. professor v. zehender, who originated from a very ancient swiss family, was born in bremen, 21 may 1819. he st ... | 2003 | 12612842 |