Svyatoslav Fyodorov

Svyatoslav Fyodorov was a prominent Russian ophthalmologist known for his innovative techniques in eye surgery, particularly cataract and refractive surgery. He gained fame in the 1980s for developing the "excimer laser" procedure, which significantly improved vision correction methods. Fyodorov also founded clinics that made eye care more accessible in Russia and internationally. Beyond his medical contributions, he was a public figure and politician, promoting health care reforms. His work not only advanced ophthalmology but also inspired many practitioners in the field, making vision restoration more effective and widely achievable.