0
Want this question answered?
Be notified when an answer is posted
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Why Fred hollows is famous?
Fred hollows the ophthalmologist who became known for restoring eyesight for countless people .
What was Fred Hollows job?
An ophthalmologist Fred hollow's job was restoring eyesight
What branch of science did Fred Hollows study?
The branch of science Fred Hollows studied was Medical Science in Biology because he was an ophthalmologist - eye doctor.
Was Fred hollows a scientist?
Fred Hollows was a scientist of a sort. He was an ophthalmologist who worked at restoring eyesight by fixing defects of the eye. He also taught in his field.
What did Fred Hollows achieve?
Fred Hollows the New Zealand/Australian ophthalmologist who became famous for his work on restoring the eyesight of thousands of people all over the world. Even after his death his inspirational work is being carried on by the Fred Hollows Foundation who believe no person in the world should be needlessly blind.
What achievements did Fred hollows achieve?
Fred Hollows the New Zealand/Australian ophthalmologist who became famous for his work on restoring the eyesight of thousands of people all over the world. Even after his death his inspirational work is being carried on by the Fred Hollows Foundation who believe no person in the world should be needlessly blind.
Why was Fred hollows famous?
Fred Hollows became world famous as an ophthalmologist, particularly for his work in restoring eyesight for countless thousands of Aborigines in Australia and people in many other countries.
What difficulties did Fred hollows face with his work?
Yes. Fred Hollows, an ophthalmologist originally from New Zealand but later attaining Australian citizenship, had metastatic renal cancer. It was the cause of his death six years later.
Who are Fred Hollows siblings?
Fred Hollows was one of four children, his brothers being Colin, John and Maurice Hollows, sons of Joseph and Clarice Hollows.
What did Fred Hollows Do to be famous?
Frederick (Fred) Cossom Hollows, AC (April 9, 1929 Dunedin New Zealand -February 10, 1993 New South Wales Australia) was an ophthalmologist who became known for his work in restoring eyesight for countless thousands of people in Australia and many other countries. It has been estimated that more than one million people in the world can see today because of initiatives instigated by Hollows, the most notable example being The Fred Hollows Foundation.
Is Fred hollows Australian?
Yes, Fred Hollows is an Australian scientist.
Did anyone help Fred Hollows?
Fred Hollows worked with and trained many people. From 1976-1978, the National Trachoma and Eye Health Program (NTEHP) was carried out by hundreds of dedicated eye health personnel, including Fred Hollows as Director and Gordon Briscoe as Deputy Director. Nepal's first Lama ophthalmologist, Dr Sanduk Ruit trained and worked with Fred. Dr Ruit had a special friendship with Fred Hollows. They both shared the same outlook on life, medical philosophies and vision - of a world where no one is needlessly blind. Dr Ruit and Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology are still an important partner to The Fred Hollows Foundation.
