Photo from Essen
Monument8a9a746c…c58fPlace of Remembrance
Gerhard Meyer-Schwickerath
A Tribute to an Ophthalmology Pioneer
Counts toward these achievements:
Essen: First Steps10 pts
Essen: Explorer25 pts
Essen: Insider50 pts
The memorial for Gerhard Meyer-Schwickerath in Essen, a bust by Franziska Schwarzbach, honors the esteemed ophthalmologist and his groundbreaking contributions to medicine. Erected in 2010, it celebrates the inventor of photocoagulation, a revolutionary treatment method in ophthalmology.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 2010
- Wheelchair Access
- Fully accessible
Location
Nearby
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