| Professional Activities | He designed an improved version of the ophthalmoscope, which he introduced in 1884. This device, known as Morton's ophthalmoscope, incorporated a series of mirrors and an external light source to better illuminate the eye, making it easier for doctors to examine the retina and other internal structures of the eye. Morton worked at University College, London, and Moorfields Eye Hospital, where he made significant advancements in ophthalmic surgery and diagnostics. |