Californian optician Kevin Tuohy (1919-1968) introduced the first contact lens in 1948.
Adolf Gaston Eugen Fick invented contact lenses.
Leonardo Da Vinci in the early 1500's invented contact lenses.
It was invented in the early 1500's..
The world's first multi-focal contact lenswasinvented by optical research scientist, Stephen Newman in Queensland.
it was invented on your head ha ha ha
In 1888, Adolf Fick was the first to successfully fit contact lenses.
Contact lenses were first invented in 1887 by German glass blower Adolf Fick, who created the first glass lenses that covered the entire eye. However, it wasn't until the 1930s that modern contact lenses made from plastic materials became widely available. The development of soft contact lenses occurred in the 1960s, further revolutionizing the field.
In 1948, California optician Kevin Tuohy (1919-1968) introduced the first contact lenses that resembled modern gas permeable contact lenses of today. Wichterle and Lim's discovery led to the 1971 launch of the first FDA-approved soft contact lenses in the United States - Bausch & Lomb's "SofLens" brand contacts. It was done for people who didnt like to wear glasses..
In 1981 a company called CIBA VISION has invented this colored contact lenses. for more info on contact lenses please visit www.netlens.com.au
In 1888, Adolf Fick was apparently the first to successfully fit contact lenses, which were made from blown glass
Contact lenses were invented in Switzerland by the German glassblower and inventor Friedrich Müller in the late 19th century. The first practical contact lenses were made from glass and were designed to cover the entire eye. However, it was not until later in the 20th century that modern, more comfortable lenses made from plastic materials were developed, making them more accessible to the general public.
It was used to correct the eye power.