ISRS Awards

Distributed monthly, the Journal features original research, review and evaluation of refractive and corneal surgical procedures, as well as lens-based refractive surgery.

The José I. Barraquer Lecture and Award honors a physician who has made significant contributions in the field of refractive surgery during his or her career. This individual exemplifies the character and scientific dedication of Dr. José I. Barraquer; known as one of the founding fathers of refractive surgery.

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Recent Recipients:

2020: Dr. Steven Wilson
2019: Prof. Noel Alpins
2018: Dr. Ronald R. Krueger
2017: Dr. Scott MacRae
2016: Dr. Alaa M. Eldanasoury
2015: Dr. Eric D. Donnenfeld
2014: Dr. R. Doyle Stulting
2013: Dr. Dimitri Azar
2012: Dr. Gunther Grabner

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The Casebeer Award recognizes an individual for his or her outstanding contributions to refractive surgery through nontraditional research and development activities.

Read about Dr. J. Charles Casebeer

Recent Recipients:

2019: Dr. Rohit Shetty
2018: Prof. Michael Mrochen
2017: Dr. John So-Min Chang
2016: Dr. Steven Schallhorn
2015: Dr. William B. Trattler
2014: Dr. Farhad Hafezi
2013: Dr. Osama Ibrahim
2012: Dr. Zoltan Nagy

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The Founders' Award recognizes the vision and spirit of the Society's founders by honoring an ISRS member who has made extraordinary contributions to the growth and advancement of the Society and its mission.

Recent Recipients:

2019: Dr. John So-Min Chang
2018: Dr. Renato Ambrosio Jr.
2017: Dr. Daniel S. Durrie
2016: Dr. J. Bradley Randleman
2015: Dr. Ronald R. Krueger
2014: Dr. Sonia Yoo
2013: Dr. Vikentia Katsanevaki
2012: Dr. Alaa M. ElDanasoury

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The Kritzinger Memorial Award recognizes an individual who embodies the clinical, educational, and investigative qualities of Dr. Michiel Kritzinger, who advanced the international practice of refractive surgery.

Read about Dr. Michiel S. Kritzinger

Recent Recipients:

2019: Dr. Marcony Santhiago
2018: Dr. Soosan Jacob
2017: Dr. Boris Malyugin
2016: Dr. George Kymionis
2015: Dr. Burkhard Dick
2014: Dr. William Dupps
2013: Dr. Renato Ambrosio Jr.
2012: Dr. Dan Reinstein

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The Lans Distinguished Lecturer Award honors Dr. Leendert J. Lans. Given annually, the award is given to an individual who has made innovative contributions to the field of refractive surgery, especially in the correction of astigmatism.

Read about Dr. Leendert J. Lans

Recent Recipients:

2019: Dr. Cynthia Roberts
2018: Dr. Bonnie Henderson
2017: Dr. Leonardo Mastropasqua
2016: Dr. Aylin Kilic
2015: Dr. José L. Güell
2014: Dr. George Waring IV
2013: Dr. Damien Gatinel
2012: Dr. Noel Alpins

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The Lifetime Achievement Award honors an ISRS member who has made significant and internationally recognized contributions to the advancement of refractive surgery over his or her career.

Recent Recipients:

2019: Dr. Ronald R. Krueger
2018: Dr. William Culbertson
2017: Dr. Emanuel Rosen
2016: Dr. Alaa M. Eldanasoury
2015: Dr. Roger F. Steinert
2014: Dr. Noel Alpins
2013: Dr. Joseph Colin
2012: Dr. Jorge Alio

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The Richard C. Troutman MD DSc (Hon) Troutman Prize recognizes the scientific merit of a young author publishing in the Journal of Refractive Surgery. This prize honors Richard C. Troutman, MD, DSc (Hon).

Read about Dr. Richard C. Troutman

Recent Recipients:

2019: Dr. Carla S. Medeiros
2018: Dr. Yumeng Wang
2017: Dr. Riccardo Vinciguerra
2016: Dr. Sabine Kling
2015: Dr. Olivier Richoz
2014: Dr. Brian Armstrong
2013: Dr. David Smadja
2012: Dr. Marcony R. Santhiago

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The Waring Memorial Award for a Young Ophthalmologist recognizes an ISRS member early in his/her career who has demonstrated a commitment to ISRS, as well as a commitment to the promulgation of knowledge and the practice of refractive surgery. This award honors George O. Waring III, MD for his commitment to the profession and ISRS.

Read about Dr. George O. Waring III

2019: Dr. Alain Saad
2018: Dr. David Smadja
2017: Dr. Marcony R. Santhiago
2016: Dr. Karolinne M. Rocha

The Presidential Recognition Award is a special award which honors the recipient's dedication and contributions to the field of refractive surgery and to the ISRS.

Recent Recipients:

2019: Drs. J. Bradley Randleman and Robert Edward Ang
2018: Drs. Ronald R. Krueger and Marguerite McDonald
2017: Drs. Warren E. Hill and Theo Seiler
2016: Drs. Richard J. Duffey and David V. Leaming
2015: Drs. Jorge L. Alió and George O. Waring IV
2014: Drs. Zoltan Nagy and Minoru Tomita
2013: Drs. Wiilliam Fishkind and George Beiko
2012: Drs. David F. Chang and Roger F. Steinert

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The ISRS Recognition Award acknowledges ISRS members who participate in ISRS programs and activities and to award them for their continuing work in providing content through innovative meetings, publications and online educational tools. Areas of contribution include Journal of Refractive Surgery, ISRS Multimedia Library, Refractive Surgery Outlook, International Meetings, ISRS Committee Members and Refractive Surgery Subspecialty Day.

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