[Eye disease in painters--Camille Pissaro]

Some vision disorders to painters have influenced their work. Camille Pissarro the dean of impressionism, presented from forty-eight years dacryocystitis on his left eye and ipsilateral conjunctive chemosis temporally. In that time the treatment consisted in incision and drainage of the lacrymal sac, and cauterization. Due this chronic disease he was forced to paint inside, behind closed windows, in order to avoid dust and wind. This situation influenced the subjects of his painting. His painting reflects large crowds Paris avenues and buildings. This is characteristic for his wonderful works.