Erection date: 2001
Inscription
{Beneath the crest of St Thomas' Hospital:}
The first intraocular lens for the treatment of cataract was implanted by Mr. Harold Ridley FRS at St Thomas' Hospital on 8th February 1950.
Wikimedia points out that "Harold Ridley and his theatre nurse (Mrs Doreen Ogg) both described the first implantation date as being on 29th November 1949..."
Site: First intraocular lens implant (1 memorial)
SE1, Westminster Bridge Road, St Thomas' Hospital
In our photo the plaque can be seen to the right of the doorway.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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