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  • ISRS Awards

    Each year, ISRS awards members for their special contributions to the ISRS, as well as their dedication to the field.

    2020 - 2021 ISRS Award Recipients:

    • 2021 José Barraquer Lecture and Award: Dr. Steven Wilson (United States)
    • 2022 José Barraquer Lecture and Award: Dr. Graham Barrett (Australia)
    • Casebeer Award: Dr. Jodhbir Mehta (Singapore)
    • Founders’ Award: Dr. Andrzej Grzybowski (Poland)
    • Kritzinger Memorial Award: Dr. Arthur Cummings (Ireland)
    • Lans Distinguished Award: Dr. John Berdahl (United States)
    • Lifetime Achievement Award: Dr. Paolo Vinciguerra (Italy)
    • 2020 Troutman Prize: Dr. Pooja Khamar (India)
    • 2021 Troutman Prize: Dr. Min Li (China)
    • Waring Memorial Award for a Young Ophthalmologist: Dr. Fernando Faria-Correia (Portugal)
    • Presidential Recognition Award: Dr. Tadeu Cvintal (Brazil) and Dr. Dan Z. Reinstein (England)

    JOSE BARRAQUER LECTURE AND AWARD

    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.

    Read about Dr. José Barraquer

    Recent Recipients:

    2021: 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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    CASEBEER AWARD

    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:

    2020-2021: Dr. Jodhbir S. Mehta
    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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    FOUNDERS' AWARD

    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:

    2020-2021: Dr. Andrzej Grzybowski
    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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    KRITZINGER MEMORIAL AWARD

    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:

    2020-2021: Dr. Arthur Cummings
    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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    LANS DISTINGUISHED AWARD

    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:

    2020-2021: Dr. John Berdahl
    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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    LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

    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:

    2020-2021: Dr. Paolo Vinciguerra
    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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    RICHARD C. TROUTMAN PRIZE

    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:

    2021: Dr. Min Li
    2020: Dr. Pooja Khamar
    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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    WARING MEMORIAL AWARD FOR A YOUNG OPHTHALMOLOGIST

    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

    2020-2021: Dr. Fernando Faria-Correia
    2019: Dr. Alain Saad
    2018: Dr. David Smadja
    2017: Dr. Marcony R. Santhiago
    2016: Dr. Karolinne M. Rocha

    PRESIDENTIAL RECOGNITION AWARD

    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:

    2020-2021: Drs. Tadeu Cvintal and Dan Z. Reinstein
    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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    RECOGNITION AWARD

    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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