Emanuel Rosen, a renowned ophthalmic surgeon, left a lasting impact on the field of cataract and refractive surgery. He was a unifying force, introducing key elements like ESCRS, JCRS, and EuroTimes, which continue to support global development in the field.
In In Memoriam, Nov 23, 2021Ophtec, a Dutch IOL manufacturer, was founded by Jan and Anneke Worst. Anneke Worst passed away in 2020, and the company continues to innovate with products like the Precizon Go IOL.
In In Memoriam, Aug 04, 2020Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Haigis, a renowned physicist, passed away on October 15, 2019, at the age of 72. He was a pioneer in biometry and developed the Haigis formula, used globally for cataract surgery.
In In Memoriam, Oct 18, 2019Albert Galand (1938-2015) was a pioneer in capsular IOL design and intra-capsular techniques. He developed novel capsulotomy methods, including the envelope technique, and designed lenses for capsular implantation. Galand was a strong advocate for in-the-bag fixation of IOLs and organized interna...
In In Memoriam, Jan 06, 2016Jan Worst, a pioneer in intraocular lens (IOL) design and co-founder of Ophtec, died on September 25, 2015, in Groningen, Netherlands. He developed the iris claw lens and phakic IOLs, and his company, Ophtec, became a leading manufacturer of IOLs.
In In Memoriam, Sep 29, 2015
