Dr. Charles Schepens (ophthalmologist)

Dr. Charles Schepens was a pioneering ophthalmologist known as the "father of modern retina surgery." He made significant advancements in eye care, particularly in treating conditions affecting the retina, the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye. His innovations included developing techniques for retinal detachment surgery and improving the use of medical imaging to diagnose eye diseases. Schepens founded the Schepens Eye Research Institute and published extensively, influencing both clinical practice and research in ophthalmology. His work has had a lasting impact on how eye diseases are treated today.