Traill Green

Traill Green (March 25, 1813 – December 4, 1897) was an American physician, academic, and inventor. He was a professor of medicine at Lafayette College and a pioneer in the field of ophthalmology.

Early Life and Education

Traill Green was born in Easton, Pennsylvania. He attended Lafayette College, where he graduated in 1835. He then went on to study medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned his medical degree in 1838.

Career

After completing his education, Green returned to Easton and began practicing medicine. He also served as a professor of chemistry and natural philosophy at Lafayette College from 1839 to 1855. In 1855, he was appointed as a professor of anatomy and physiology, a position he held until 1864.

Green made significant contributions to the field of ophthalmology. He invented a new type of ophthalmoscope, a device used to examine the interior of the eye. His invention was widely used by ophthalmologists and contributed to the advancement of eye care.

Later Life and Legacy

Green retired from Lafayette College in 1885. He continued to contribute to the medical field through his research and inventions. He passed away in 1897.

Green's contributions to medicine and education have been recognized by various institutions. Lafayette College named a building in his honor, and the American Ophthalmological Society recognizes his contributions to the field of ophthalmology.

See Also

• Ophthalmology
• Lafayette College
• University of Pennsylvania