Frank M Polack
| Frank M. Polack MD | |
|---|---|
| Born |
April 28, 1929 Piura, Peru |
| Died |
July 15, 2007 (aged 78) Gainesville, Florida |
| Education | University of San Marcos |
| Years active | 1960–2005 |
| Known for |
Cornea transplants Electronmicroscopy of the eye Establishing the Castroviejo Society (now the Cornea Society) Establishing the N. Fla Lions eye bank |
| Medical career | |
| Profession | Surgeon, physician, artist, photographer |
| Institutions |
SUNY University of Florida |
| Specialism | Ophthalmology |
| Research | Cornea transplants, intraocular lenses |
Frank M Polack (April 28, 1929 – July 15, 2007) was an American ophthalmologist, specializing in surgery and treatment of diseases of the eye.[1]
He designed the Polack forceps for corneal transplants with two teeth on either side to make it easier to place the first stitch in a donor button for corneal transplants. He taught many residents at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital's Harkness Eye institute before moving on to Florida.
References
- ↑ "In Memoriam - Dr Frank Polack", kpro.org, 24 July 2008
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External links
- Cornea Society - previously known as Castroviejo Cornea Society.
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