City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Josef Dallos
1905-1979
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 15, 2017
1. Josef Dallos Marker
British ophthalmologist
Invented Living Eye
Impression Technique
1930
First contact lens
only practice here
1937-1964
Erected 2010 by City of Westminster, Royal College of Ophthalmalogists.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1930.
Location. 51° 30.997′ N, 0° 8.756′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. Marker is at the intersection of Cavendish Square and Wigmore Street, on the left when traveling north on Cavendish Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 18 Cavendish Square, City of Westminster, England W1G 0PJ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sir Ronald Ross (a few steps from this marker); George Edmund Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Sir Jonathan Hutchinson (within shouting distance of this marker); Cavendish Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Herbert Henry Asquith (within shouting distance of this marker); Sir Frederick Treves (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Quintin Hogg (about 120 meters away); Sir George Frederic Still (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.
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Also see . . . Josef Dallos (Optician Online). "...Dallos developed a moulding technique using Negocol and Hominite - the first method to be used on the living eye to produce a successful contact lens. In 1933 he published his first article on contact lenses, 'Ueber Haftglser und Kontactschalen'. The same year he was granted a Hungarian patent for producing lenses that could be stabilised under the eyelids without touching the cornea and also gained specialist registration as an ophthalmologist...." (Submitted on December 20, 2017.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 15, 2017
2. Josef Dallos Marker - Wide View
The Ronald Ross and Josef Dallos markers are visible on the second building in from the corner.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 20, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 180 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 20, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
