Dr. Sean B. Murphy book's "Portraits of Ophthalmology at McGill University 1876-1990" gives an excellent overview of the history of our department.
A copy of Dr. Murphy's book can be viewed at: Portraits_of_Ophthalmology at McGill University.pdf

Cabinet of Drs. Buller and Birkette 1890

Cabinet of Drs. Buller and Birkette

Royal Hospital 1893

Royal Victoria 1893