2007 Laureate Recognition Award

The Laureate Award recognizes outstanding ophthalmologists from around the world who have made exceptional scientific contributions to the betterment of eye care, leading to the prevention of blindness and restoration of sight worldwide; individuals who have developed new techniques, a seminal invention, or a new treatment accepted worldwide.

The Board of Trustees is proud to announce the 2007 Academy Laureate:

Claes H. Dohlman, MD

Dr. Dohlman is recognized as the founder of modern corneal science and for his years of teaching and educating young ophthalmologists in the field of cornea. Dr. Dohlman created the fellowship program at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and the Retina Foundation (now Schepens Eye Research Institute) which was the first formal corneal fellowship program in the United States. Dohlman has trained hundreds of fellows many of which are full professors.

In recognition of Dr. Dohlman’s contributions to the profession of Ophthalmology we acknowledge the debt we all owe to him for his commitment to teaching and education, enabling many of his students to leave their mark on the field of Ophthalmology.