Ontological Categorizations and Ontological Relativity in Biomedical Sciences

A Case Study

Abstract

In the domain of biomedical sciences, the integration of ontological and conceptual analysis holds the potential for valuable progress in deepening our comprehensive understanding and management of complex phenomena. This paper explores the ontological assumptions of ophthalmology in clinical practice in the context of glaucoma, a multifaceted eye condition that defies singular classification. Drawing on a case study of glaucoma surgery and intervention in New York State hospitals, we examine how ontological assumptions shape medical theory and clinical practice, ultimately promoting innovative interdisciplinary research in a concrete manner. Patient confidentiality has been strictly maintained throughout the study.