Otto Wichterle
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Otto Wichterle Net Worth

Otto Wichterle was a Czech chemist born on October 27, 1913 in Czech Republic. He is best known for inventing the first practical soft contact lens, which revolutionized the field of optometry and allowed millions of people to improve their vision. His invention has had a lasting impact on the lives of many people around the world.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day October 27, 1913
Birth Place Czech Republic
Age 107 YEARS OLD
Died On Aug 18, 1998 (age 84)
Birth Sign Scorpio

💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M

About

Czech Chemist who invented the first practical soft contact lens.

Before Fame

He created the polymer that would go into his lenses, but he shelved it soon after, coming back only when he started to work on contact lenses.

Trivia

He sold the rights to his patented lenses to the American company Bausch & Lomb for $330,000, but because he worked for the state, he only received $330 from the sale.

Family Life

His father ran a machine factory.

Associated With

He and musician Bedrich Smetana were both famous Czechs.

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