Geoffrey Vernon Ball

Geoffrey Vernon Ball was one of the first lecturing professors of ophthalmics, pioneering its early inception through the 1950s while head of Department at Aston University, England. He was appointed the first full-time lecturing precision in ophthalmic optics outside of London. in the 1970's Ball together with his colleague Michael Wolffe conducted an extensive experience for Aston students in NHS hospitals all over the United Kingdom including Exeter, Cheltenham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Bournemouth and Nottingham.[2][3]

Prof. Geoffrey Vernon Ball
Born
Geoffrey Vernon Ball

19 May 1926
Sutton Coldfield, England
Died27 March 2015[1]
Occupationprofessor of ophthalmics
Years active1948–2015
Height1.8 m (5 ft 11 in)

References
  1. The London Gazette (31 October 2016). "Deceased Estates". the gazette.
  2. The College of Optometrists (2 December 2015). "Birmingham - Central Technical College and Aston University". college optometrists.
  3. Joe Ayling (30 June 2015). "Obituary: Professor Geoffrey Vernon Ball". opticianonline.


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