The first day of Hawaiian Eye 2010 got under way with a series of presentations from noted ophthalmologists on what inspired their career choice and what continues to motivate their lives. Also during the session, the Hawaiian ...

Eye Fountdation honored two ophthalmologists for service to the profession.

C. William Simcoe, MD, was presented the Philip M. Corboy, MD, Memorial Award for Distinguished Service in Ophthalmology. Dr. Simcoe, among many accomplishments, is most well-known for inventing the compressible ultrathin, ultra-lightweight uniplanar open-loop posterior chamber IOL principle in 1974, which is still the most widely used design concept for posterior IOLs today. Graham Barrett, FRACO, FRACS, was awarded the Hawaiian Eye Foundation's International Award for Excellence. Dr. Barrett, of Australia, is a noted professor and lecturer throughout Asia, as well as an innovator in small-incision cataract techniques and phacoemulsification. (Lees meer...)

Bron: OSN Super Site - 18/1/2010

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