Otto Wichterle

Otto Wichterle (27 October 1913 in Prostějov in Austria-Hungary, now the Czech Republic – 18 August 1998) was a Czech chemist, best known for his invention of modern soft contact lenses.

Read more about Otto Wichterle:  Biography, Chemistry Background, Prototype Development, Early Contact Lenses, Other Achievements

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