Czech Science Contact lens inventor Otto Wichterle was born 90 years ago
Last week, Czech academics marked the 90th anniversary of the birth of the outstanding Czech scientist and legendary inventor of the contact lens and the synthetic fibre "silon", Professor Otto Wichterle, who died five years ago. Those who had a chance to meet him, his former students and colleagues remember Otto Wichterle not only for his achievements in science and research but also for his exceptional personality.
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