Herman Snellen
Dutch ophthalmologist (1834–1908) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Herman Snellen (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɦɛr.mɑn ˈsnɛ.lə(n)], February 19, 1834 – January 18, 1908) was a Dutch ophthalmologist who introduced the Snellen chart to study visual acuity (1862). He took over directorship of the Netherlands Hospital for Eye Patients (Nederlandsch Gasthuis voor Ooglijders), after Franciscus Donders. He was elected an International Member of the American Philosophical Society in 1894.[1]
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Herman Snellen | |
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Born | (1834-02-19)19 February 1834 |
Died | 18 January 1908(1908-01-18) (aged 73) |
Nationality | Dutch |
Known for | Snellen chart |
Scientific career | |
Fields | ophthalmology |
Institutions | Netherlands Hospital for Eye Patients |
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