Newton K. Wesley
American optometrist
About Newton K. Wesley
Lived 1917 – 2011 (aged 93). Newton K. Wesley was an American.
Newton K. (Uyesugi) Wesley (c. 1909 – July 21, 2011) was an optometrist and an early pioneer of the contact lens. Wesley was a partner with George Jessen in the development and advancement of contact lens. Together they founded the Wesley-Jessen Corporation as well as the National Eye Research Foundation. Wesley-Jessen was acquired by Schering Plough in 1980 then and CIBA Vision by 2001.
Career
Dr. Wesley was the president of Oregon's Japanese-American Citizens League at one point. Governor Charles Sprague advocated for him to be allowed into medical school despite anti-Japanese sentiment at the time.
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Who was Newton K. Wesley?
American optometrist
When was Newton K. Wesley born?
Newton K. Wesley was born on 1 October 1917.
When did Newton K. Wesley die?
Newton K. Wesley died on 21 July 2011.
What nationality was Newton K. Wesley?
Newton K. Wesley was American.
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