Abstract
The historical image of Allvar Gullstrand, MD (1862–1930) in the September 2000 issue states he is the only ophthalmologist who has received a Nobel Prize.1Kearney J. Tanaka S. Historical image.Ophthalmology. 2000; 107: 1680Google Scholar Gullstrand was the awardee in physiology or medicine in 1911. Ophthalmologists should be proud to know that the list of their colleagues who have received this illustrious award is longer.2Ravin J.G. Gullstrand, Einstein, and the Nobel Prize.Arch Ophthalmol. 1999; 117: 670-672Crossref PubMed Scopus (11) Google Scholar Fritz Pregl, MD (1869–1930), an Austrian ophthalmologist and analytical chemist, received the Nobel Prize in chemistry in 1923. Walter Hess, MD (1881–1973), a Swiss ophthalmologist and physiologist, was awarded the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine in 1949 for his work on autonomic control by the hypothalamus. Allvar Gullstrand: author’s replyOphthalmologyVol. 108Issue 6Preview Full-Text PDF
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
