Leonard Apt, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Leonard Apt

American pediatrician and ophthalmologist

Date of Birth: 28-Jun-1922

Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Date of Death: 01-Feb-2013

Profession: pediatrician, ophthalmologist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Leonard Apt (June 28, 1922 – February 1, 2013) was an American pediatrician and ophthalmologist.
He was one of the first U.S.
physicians to complete a fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology.
Apt identified that povidone-iodine could be safety used as an antimicrobial for the eyes.
In addition to his work in ophthalmology, Apt devised a number of diagnostic tests.
The Apt test is performed on blood in a baby's stools to determine whether it is of maternal or fetal origin.