About Hans Wagner
Lived 1905 – 1989 (aged 83–84). Hans Wagner was a Swiss physician and ophthalmologist.
Hans Wagner (born Zurich, Switzerland; 1905-1989) was an ophthalmologist, and was the first to describe people who suffered from degenerative hyaloidea-retinalis hereditaria. L. Jansen, a Dutch ophthalmologist, suggested in 1966 that the disease be named after his Swiss colleague.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Hans Wagner?
Swiss ophthalmologist (1905-1989)
When was Hans Wagner born?
Hans Wagner was born in 1905.
When did Hans Wagner die?
Hans Wagner died in 1989.
What was Hans Wagner's occupation?
Hans Wagner was a physician and ophthalmologist.
What nationality was Hans Wagner?
Hans Wagner was Swiss.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Hans Wagner (medicine)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hans Wagner. https://biography.guide/hans-wagner-physician/
MLA: "Hans Wagner." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/hans-wagner-physician/.
Chicago: "Hans Wagner." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/hans-wagner-physician/.
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