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ISSUE 2

DECEMBER 2016

Stopping Disease in its Tracks Helping our Children See Bascom Palmer Ranked No. 1 in USA Again Bascom Palmer Eye Institute’s mission is to enhance the quality of life by improving sight, preventing blindness, and advancing ophthalmic knowledge Dear Friends and Colleagues: through compassionate patient care and innovative vision research. For decades, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute clinicians Eduardo C. Alfonso, M.D. and researchers have tackled the world’s most chal- FEATURE Kathleen and Stanley J. Glaser lenging vision diseases and disorders. Our dedicated Chair in Ophthalmology, Chairman, professionals have made game-changing discoveries Transforming the Future 2 Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, cor- neal disease, cancers of the eye and many other fields. World’s first orbital vision center opens Editor Marla Bercuson Now, we are continuing to advance the frontiers of Executive Director of Business Operations ophthalmology, thanks to the generous support of our Bascom Palmer Eye Institute RESEARCH donors around the world. Anne Bates Leach Eye Hospital Miami One of the features in this issue of Images focuses on 900 NW 17 Street our new Dr. Nasser Al-Rashid Orbital Vision Research Children with Glaucoma Miami, Florida 33136 Center, led by David T. Tse, M.D., who holds the Dr. 305-326-6000 8 Nasser Ibrahim Al-Rashid Chair in Ophthalmic Plastic, have New Hope Toll free in USA 800-329-7000 Orbital Surgery, and Oncology. Our ambitious goals include developing Palm Beach Gardens Eye Bank Saving Sight 7101 Fairway Drive more effective treatments for deadly cancers, preserving and repairing Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33418 damaged optic nerves, using stem cells to regenerate soft tissues, and 561-515-1500 8 with Bascom Palmer 14 implanting biomaterial constructs to improve chronic eye problems. Naples Bascom Palmer is also leading the worldwide fight against pediatric 3880 Tamiami Trail North glaucoma – a condition that can be corrected with prompt diagnosis BASCOM PALMER EXCELLENCE Naples, Florida 34103 239-659-3937 and surgical treatment. We recently opened the Samuel & Ethel Balkan International Pediatric Glaucoma Center, the world’s first integrated Plantation Ultimate Tribute 8100 SW 10 Street services center dedicated to helping infants and children with glauco- Plantation, Florida 33324 ma – made possible by the support of Donna Mae Balkan Litowitz, with 954-465-2700 for Professors 16 her husband Bob, in honor of her parents, Samuel and Ethel Balkan. Coral Gables Under the direction of Alana Grajewski, M.D., professor of clinical oph- The Lennar Foundation Medical Center 18 Awards and Honors 5555 Ponce de Leon Blvd. thalmology, our new center will be a focal point for medical education, Coral Gables, Florida 33146 as well as research and clinical care for young patients. 305-689-0416 Welcome New Faculty 20 Another Images feature highlights the sight-saving work of the 24-Hour Emergency Florida Lions Eye Bank. This vital non-profit organization has been 305-326-6170 providing donor corneas and other eye tissues to patients who need Profiles in Philanthropy 22 surgery, and helping ophthalmologists diagnose a wide range of vision 13 Patient Appointments 305-243-2020 conditions since opening at Bascom Palmer in 1962. Toll free in USA 888-845-0002 As we celebrate the New Year, rest assured that Bascom Palmer will 21 continue to seek out new solutions for preventing blindness, improving bascompalmer.org eyesight and restoring lost vision. On behalf of our worldwide commu- nity of patients, I thank you for your support. May 2017 be a year filled with good health and happiness for you Images is produced by Bascom Palmer Eye Institute with support of the George C. Brosius and your loved ones. Endowment Fund. If you do not wish to receive further marketing communications from the University of Miami Medical Programs, please send your On the cover: request by email to: [email protected]. Immunofluorescent image for edu or mail your request to Office of HIPAA beta-3 Tubulin in mouse retinal Privacy and Security, P.O. Box 019132 (M-879), Eduardo C. Alfonso, M.D. Miami, Florida 33101. Be sure to include the ganglion cells following a novel Kathleen and Stanley J. Glaser Chair in Ophthalmology following: name, address, phone number treatment, developed in and email address. Only complete requests Chairman, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Dr. Daniel Pelaez’s laboratory, can be processed. You may receive additional that antagonizes dendritic communications during the processing of repulsive signaling. your request.

Photo credits: Daniel Pelaez, Galina Dvoriantchikova BASCOM PALMER EYE INSTITUTE 1 Launching the World’s First Orbital Vision Research Center Bascom Palmer Scientists Aim to Find Cures for Highly Challenging Disorders

David T. Tse, M.D., and Daniel Pelaez, Ph.D., share ambitious goals for the new Dr. are evaluating strategies to restore vision, regain function, and rebuild the tissues that “With our regenerative Nasser Ibrahim Al-Rashid Orbital Vision Research Center at Bascom Palmer Eye have been lost to disease or trauma.” ophthalmology Institute. As clinicians and scientists, they are dedicated to applying the leading- Pelaez focuses his research on neuro-regenerative therapies in the optic nerve and ret- edge resources of the world’s first orbital research center to advance the frontiers ina, molecular biology of ocular tumors, and bioengineered organs for transplantation. program, we are of ophthalmic medicine in four challenging fields: In 2015, he was selected as an “Emerging Vision Scientist” by the National Alliance for • Finding cures for deadly cancers of the lacrimal (tear) gland, the eyelid and Eye and Vision Research for his novel work on stem cells and retinal regeneration. Along looking beyond other areas of the orbit – the bony socket and tissues in the cavity that with 21 other U.S. scientists, he presented his innovative work to members of Congress stopping disease surrounds the eye at the “Decade of Vision 2010-2020” event in Washington, D.C. progression. We are • Preserving and repairing damaged optic nerves “Daniel Pelaez is an exceptional vision scientist who has a constant and valued presence • Using stem cells to regenerate soft tissues and restore lost vision in the research laboratories at Bascom Palmer,” says Vittorio Porciatti, D.Sc., director and evaluating strategies • Implanting novel biomaterial constructs, such as bioengineered tear glands or vice chairman of research. “I am confident he will be at the forefront of advances in vi- to restore vision, eye muscle scaffolds, to improve chronic eye problems sion research for many years to come.” “Our mission at the Dr. Nasser Ibrahim Al-Rashid Orbital Vision Research Center is regain function, and Building a new center to find novel treatments for orbital disease with significant morbidity and mortal- Pelaez and Tse lead a growing team of scientists, doctoral students and clinical research- rebuild the tissues ity in which effective therapy remains elusive,” says Tse, known worldwide for his ers who are putting the state-of-the-art technology of the orbital vision research center extensive knowledge, experience and innovative approaches to orbital cancers that have been lost to to good use. and ophthalmic reconstructive surgeries. Tse is director of the new center and holder of the Dr. Nasser Ibrahim Al-Rashid Chair in Ophthalmic Plastic, Orbital Located on the eighth floor of Bascom Palmer’s Evelyn F. and William L. McKnight Vi- disease or trauma.” Surgery, and Oncology. sion Research Center, the Al-Rashid Center’s sophisticated laboratory includes power- – Daniel Pelaez, Ph.D. ful microscopes, computer-assisted imaging tools, an orbital dissection wet laboratory, Pelaez joined Bascom Palmer’s research team in 2014, bringing training and ex- vivarium and an endoscopy instructional resources center for medical education. perience in stem cell biology, tissue engineering, biomaterials and regenerative medicine – fields that complement Tse’s expertise. “The Al-Rashid Center has been carefully designed for studies that go from very ba- sic molecular understanding of disease all the way through preclinical testing of new “With our regenerative ophthalmology program, we are looking beyond stopping therapies, including cell culture, basic proteomics (protein analysis) and experimental disease progression,” says Pelaez, assistant research professor of ophthalmology studies,” Pelaez says. “Having those research capabilities in one center accelerates the and biomedical engineering, and scientific director of the Al-Rashid Center. “We process of finding new options for treating highly challenging conditions.”

2 BASCOMPALMER.ORG BASCOM PALMER EYE INSTITUTE 3 “This is the place from where the treatments that don’t exist yet will emanate.” – Nasser Ibrahim Al-Rashid, Ph.D.

Institute and the numerous patients who will benefit rate with our colleagues at the Sylvester Comprehen- from the work achieved in this remarkable center, it is sive Cancer Center to discover new potential avenues with a deep sense of gratitude that I thank the for treating these lethal orbital cancers,” he says. Al-Rashid family for this extraordinary gift.” Addressing traumatic vision loss Combating deadly cancers A second aspect of the center’s mission is finding a One of the Al-Rashid Center’s primary goals is the way to restore vision in patients suffering from trau- investigation of the molecular underpinnings of a matic optic neuropathy – severe damage to the optic broad spectrum of orbital diseases in which effective nerve connecting the eye to the brain – which can therapy remains elusive. lead to immediate and irreversible vision loss. “Adenoid cystic carcinoma (AdCC) is one of the most “A head injury due to a fall, car accident or other lethal cancers among orbital malignancies,” says Tse. trauma can result in blindness, even if there are no Daniel Pelaez, Ph.D. Nasser Ibrahim Al-Rashid, Ph.D., with Dr. David Tse “Despite the most aggressive types of radiation and visible cuts or injuries,” Tse says. “What happens is The orbital vision research center was made possible surgical treatment, the 10-year survival rate histori- the pressure waves on the skull move into the bony mia given by UM neurosurgeon Barth Green, M.D., by a $12.5 million gift from Dr. Nasser Al-Rashid – a cally has been around 20 percent.” Tse and the Bas- eye socket and injure the optic nerve in its canal.” chairman of the Miami Project. Acting quickly after longtime friend of Tse. “Dr. Al-Rashid’s investment in the injury, Cappuccino put ice on Everett’s armpits, com Palmer clinical team have pioneered the use of Tse has been treating injured children, adolescents Bascom Palmer has made it possible for us to open back and neck while transporting the player to the targeted chemotherapy and surgery for this devastat- and adults throughout his career. He has also been this cure-based research laboratory and bring togeth- hospital. “That early hypothermia treatment con- ing malignancy and improved the AdCC cancer sur- studying this challenging vision problem for more er specialists in different disciplines to find answers ferred a protective effect of the injured spinal cord, vival rate significantly. However, saving a life carries a than a decade, using funding from the U.S. Depart- to some of the intractable issues in oculoplastic and and he was able to walk out of the hospital after a high price, because the patient’s eye must be removed ment of Defense to develop a model to test innova- orbital diseases,” Tse says. period of rehabilitation,” Tse says. along with the lacrimal gland. Now, the Al-Rashid tive treatment strategies. Traumatic damage to the Last March, Al-Rashid came from Dubai to join two Center team is studying the molecular drivers of optic nerve was a serious problem for U.S. military A similar hypothermia strategy could also be benefi- of his sons, Fahad and Ibrahim, for the official dedi- AdCC to find a pinpoint treatment without collateral personnel during the Iraq war when armored person- cial in limiting damage to a traumatized optic nerve, cation of the eponymous center. “This is the place damage to the eye or the need to remove the eye. nel carriers would trigger explosive devices whose Tse adds. Using a novel laboratory model for trau- from where the treatments that don’t exist yet will “We have identified several genetic mutations in blast waves would travel throughout the vehicle, matic optic neuropathy developed by the Al-Rashid emanate,” said Al-Rashid. “It is my dream to see this AdCC, and have developed AdCC cell lines that enable causing traumatic blindness. Center team, scientists have begun to elucidate the happen and for the center to succeed.” early molecular events that lead to loss of vision. us to advance the screening of potential drugs,” Pelaez “We don’t yet understand why the vision loss is irre- At the opening ceremony, University of Miami (UM) These findings have led the team to evaluate tar- says. “In our laboratory, we have also studied how the versible,” Tse says. “But there are parallels with spinal President Julio Frenk, M.D., Ph.D., said Al-Rashid’s geted therapies that have the potential to avert the cancer tries to adapt to current treatment, giving us cord injuries when the bone snaps and compresses vision is helping transform the future of education, deleterious effects of trauma on visual function. insights into the precise molecular targets we need to the nerve cord, resulting in paralysis.” discovery and health care at UM. “Dr. Al-Rashid’s block in order to enhance the therapeutic effects of Scientists at the Al-Rashid Center are looking at Tse adds that The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis generous gift provided funds for bricks and mortar, Dr. Tse’s clinical management.” other neuroprotective strategies as well. “Stem cell has found that rapid hypothermia – cooling of the and also established two endowed research funds,” therapies may eventually offer a way to rebuild Tse and Pelaez are also seeking a cure for sebaceous damaged spinal area – can have a beneficial effect Frenk added. “Endowment allows the work of univer- the retinal ganglion (nerve) cells following a trau- cell carcinoma, an aggressive cancer of the oily glands on injured patients who have access to immediate sities to continue in perpetuity. It is the most funda- matic event to the optic nerve,” says Pelaez. “We are on the eyelid that tends to spread to the ocular care. “If you subject the spinal cord to low tempera- mental way of establishing a long-lasting legacy and now testing technologies that are designed to help surface and be carried through the lymph nodes to ture and drop the core temperature of the body by enables the growth of our physicians here at Bascom regenerate the optic nerve and restore its ability to other parts of the body. “Our goal is to understand 2-3 degrees, you can create a protective effect on the Palmer.” transmit visual signals to the brain.” Tse adds,“Our the aggressive behavior of the tumor using genomic, spinal cord, lessening the damage,” says Tse, citing Thanking Dr. Al-Rashid and his family for their immediate focus is to develop an emergency 911 op- proteomic and molecular studies,” adds Pelaez. the example of Buffalo Bills tight end Kevin Everett, ongoing support, Bascom Palmer Chairman Eduardo tic nerve rescue treatment package to be delivered Pelaez’s work on orbital tumors also includes identifi- who suffered a spinal cord injury on the field during C. Alfonso, M.D., the Kathleen and Stanley J. Glaser at the time of injury.” cation of biomarkers, potential therapeutic targets for a 2007 football game. Chair in Ophthalmology, said, “A vision alone cannot optic nerve glioma, and other orbital neoplasms. “Our The team’s orthopedic surgeon, Andrew Cappuccino, change the world. It takes financial resources to fuel multidisciplinary array of research scientists collabo- M.D., had attended a training session on hypother- the research engine. On behalf of Bascom Palmer Eye

4 BASCOMPALMER.ORG BASCOM PALMER EYE INSTITUTE 5 “Our clinicians and scientists are working together to take these new regenerative medicine therapies from the laboratory bench

to the patient’s bedside as quickly as possible.” – David Tse, M.D.

A new center for medical education In the past 20 years, Tse has trained more than 45 oculoplastic surgeons from the Middle East and Asia, and participated in academic confer- ences and symposiums throughout the world. Now, Tse expects the Dr. Nasser Al-Rashid Orbital Vision Research Center to become an “incubator for the next generation of thought leaders in orbital surgery” through training, seminars, conferences and the development of instructional videos for basic oculoplastic surgi- cal techniques. To further multiply the center’s impact on ophthalmology, Tse and Pelaez have established an annual Dr. Nasser Al-Rashid Orbital Vision Research Colloquium as a scientific catalyst for Daniel Pelaez (right) and postdoctoral fellows, Ravi Doddapaneni (left) and Wensi Tao (middle) discuss axonal guidance modulation strategies to promote optic nerve regeneration. global research. The center’s team will also offer an annual research prize to encourage global

Exploring restorative therapies Furthermore, Tse believes that stem cells may also the lacrimal gland stem cell niche to produce tears research in this field. Stem cells have many other potential applications be helpful in treating orbital socket contracture, or even an artificial gland created from other biologi- As Tse said at the center’s dedication ceremony, in ophthalmology, according to Tse and Pelaez, who a disfiguring facial condition that can occur after cally active tissues. “Dr. Al-Rashid’s commitment to partner with are exploring new avenues in regenerative medicine. removal of a diseased or cancerous eye. Earlier in his “Our clinicians and scientists are working together Bascom Palmer on a journey of progress and “Stem cell transplantation combined with tissue career, Tse developed an orbital tissue expander to to take these new regenerative medicine therapies scientific discovery not only will yield academic engineering may lead to new treatments for many treat children born with anophthalmos (absence of from the laboratory bench to the patient’s bedside excellence and research breakthroughs, but will disorders,” says Tse. one eye) or microphthalmia (abnormally small eye), as quickly as possible,” Tse says. “Hopefully, we can also have a profound global effect on the quality two conditions relatively common in the Middle East. Teaming with researchers from the Miami Project, make that happen within five years.” of life for future generations of patients with Tse’s socket expander, which has received approval n Pelaez has been able to implant stem cells in the orbital diseases.” by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, stimulates retina, where they develop into new ganglial (nerve) the socket’s growth, and the use of stem cells could cells that sprout axons and interact with surround- enhance contracture therapy. ing cells. “The biggest challenge is how to guide those new cells to grow their axons in a coordinated Gene therapy is another promising approach for fashion and transmit signals to specific locations in treating some types of orbital disorders, says Pelaez. Nasser Ibrahim Al-Rashid, Ph.D., is the founder of Rashid Engineering in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Appointed by King Khaled as the brain so they can be decoded and processed as “Our team collaborates with researchers at the UM the consulting engineer to the Royal Court, he played a pivotal role in the country’s economic evolution and educational transfor- vision,” he says. John P. Hussman Institute for Human Genomics to mation, participating in close to 100 major construction projects in the Kingdom, including that of the largest eye hospital in the look at genetic traits that could lead to new treat- “Our work in this field may be applicable to other Middle East – the King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital. ments in certain diseases,” he adds. types of vision loss, such as glaucoma, where dys- Al-Rashid, who lost vision in one eye as a child, first met David Tse 27 years ago, and credits him for preserving the sight in his function of the optic nerve-forming cells leads to a One possibility is using a combination of gene and other eye. Through the years they forged a strong connection, which led to Al-Rashid’s generous philanthropy. “Dr. Al-Rashid loss in the signaling between the eye and the brain,” stem cell therapies to regrow a lacrimal gland dam- is a rare blend of intelligence, experience, imagination and uncommon wisdom,” says Tse. In 2010, Al-Rashid established two Pelaez says. “Stem cell therapies for other retinal aged by disease or removed by surgeons. “You could endowed chairs at the University of Miami, one to support Tse’s research in ophthalmic plastic, orbital surgery, and ocular oncol- structures may also be able to regenerate the central potentially take cells from the healthy gland, culture ogy at Bascom Palmer; and the other to establish the Dr. Nasser Ibrahim Al-Rashid Chair in the Division of Hepatology and the UM vision of a patient with age-related macular degen- the progenitor cells we have identified, and create a Center for Liver Diseases. eration or other disorders.” new gland that could be implanted in the affected eye,” Pelaez says. A few years later, the Al-Rashid family made a $10 million gift to build the Dr. Nasser Ibrahim Al-Rashid Orbital Vision Research Drawing on his knowledge of biomedical engineer- Center. The grant enabled the construction of the center, and also the recruitment of leading scientists. That support also estab- ing processes, Pelaez is also designing and testing This therapeutic strategy could also be a major step lished two endowments that will ensure scientific research is funded in perpetuity. Dr. Al-Rashid recently committed an additional biomaterial scaffolds to deliver stem cells to the forward in treating dry eye, a chronic condition $2.5 million over the next five years to the Al-Rashid Orbital Vision Research Center. ocular surfaces, including the cornea, conjunctiva caused by lack of tear production. Pelaez also envi- and fornix. sions the development of stimulating therapies for

6 BASCOMPALMER.ORG BASCOM PALMER EYE INSTITUTE 7 Helping Our Children See Bascom Palmer Opens World’s First Center Dedicated to Pediatric Glaucoma

Our new pediatric glaucoma center will serve our youngest patients by incorporating the cornerstones of Bascom Palmer’s work, which are clinical care, vision research and education.

Nicolly Pereira is one of hundreds of children Saving vision in infants who owe their vision to Alana Grajewski, M.D., In the United States, approximately one and the world-class pediatric glaucoma team at in 25,000 babies is born with congenital Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. “Glaucoma is often pediatric glaucoma. In addition, about 1 overlooked in children because it is perceived as in 5,000 children will develop the blinding a condition that only affects the elderly,” says condition. “It’s a rare disease, but very treat- Grajewski, a professor of clinical ophthalmol- able when caught at an early stage,” says ogy who specializes in treating and studying this Grajewski. “With prompt surgical treatment, rare, blinding disorder. “Unlike adult glaucoma, about 80 to 90 percent of children with blindness from pediatric glaucoma can oftentimes primary congenital glaucoma can have near- be prevented with prompt diagnosis and surgical normal vision.” treatment.” Nicolly Pereira is one of those fortunate Bascom Palmer is taking a major step forward children. Born two years ago in rural Brazil, in the fight against vision loss from pediatric Nicolly was diagnosed with pediatric glau- glaucoma with the opening of the Samuel & Ethel coma shortly after birth. She underwent Balkan International Pediatric Glaucoma Center. seven unsuccessful surgeries in Brazil before Under Grajewski’s leadership as founder and generous donors – led by the Jackson Health director, this will be the world’s first integrated Foundation’s International Kids Fund services center dedicated to helping infants and (Wonderfund) and the Kevin Garcia Founda- children with glaucoma, a blinding condition tion – covered the costs of her medical trip associated with high pressure within the eye that to Miami. damages the optic nerve that carries signals from “Nicolly could not see anything when the eye to the brain. she arrived at Bascom Palmer, not even a “Bascom Palmer’s researchers and clinicians light,” says Grajewski. Earlier this year, Gra- have been leading the fight against glaucoma for jewski performed a three-hour surgery and more than 50 years,” says Richard K. Parrish, II, reduced the extremely high glaucoma-related M.D., professor and Edward W.D. Norton Chair pressure on Nicolly’s eyes to a normal range. of Ophthalmology, and director of the glau- When the surgical eye patches were removed coma service at the Institute. “The addition of the next day, Nicolly could see her mother the Balkan Pediatric Glaucoma Center enhances for the first time. A wide smile filled Nicolly’s the Institute’s worldwide leadership in the field. face while tears rolled down her mothers. The center will serve as the hub for international “The only word that can be used to collaboration on research to find the underlying describe the feeling is ‘God,’ said Diana causes of the disease.” Pereira. “My daughter is free now. She now shines more than before. She now becomes a reference for people who didn’t believe in Dr. Alana Grajewski miracles.” Nicolly Pereira sees her mother for the first time following surgery at Bascom Palmer.

8 BASCOMPALMER.ORG BASCOM PALMER EYE INSTITUTE 9 addition to treating patients around the world, tients at the Institute. Grajewski also provided pe- “We are building she has trained many residents and fellows in the diatric glaucoma care to children in the Midwest nuances of pediatric glaucoma. and Native American children from the Dakotas. an integrated In the late 1980s, Grajewski completed a From 2007 to 2014, she served as director of pe- care model fellowship in glaucoma at Bascom Palmer. While diatric glaucoma on the ophthalmology faculty at sharpening her skills in adult glaucoma, she also the University of Minnesota and rejoined Bascom that includes focused on childhood glaucoma with Hodapp Palmer on a full-time basis in 2014. addressing and Douglas Anderson, M.D., the Institute’s first Throughout her career, Grajewski has traveled glaucoma specialist. Anderson has been at the around the world meeting with other ophthalmol- the important Dr. Elizabeth Hodapp Dr. Peter Chang forefront of glaucoma research for more than 50 ogists and raising awareness of the importance quality-of- years. “They supported my passion to take care of of immediate specialized surgical treatment for New center opens about glaucoma, and McRuffie’s Play™, which children with glaucoma,” says Grajewski. During pediatric glaucoma. To treat other infants and children like Nicolly, helps children express their feelings and feel com- life issues for the 1990s, Grajewski and Hodapp teamed up to “In 1998, I was in Romania, where glaucoma Bascom Palmer established the Samuel & Ethel fortable during their frequent visits. create a pediatric glaucoma clinic, which soon was the leading cause of blindness in children,” families. We Balkan International Pediatric Glaucoma Center Another aspect of the center’s leading-edge became a special part of the glaucoma fellow- Grajewski recalls. “As I was operating on young located within Bascom Palmer’s flagship hospital program is the role of a child life specialist who believe in the ship training program at Bascom Palmer. In fact, patients at the University of Bucharest, I realized in Miami. The center was made possible by the focuses not only on the psychological and social earlier this year, they were both recognized by the that I could have an even greater impact on this ‘triple P’ generous donation of Donna Mae Balkan Litowitz, needs of children with visual handicaps, but also American Glaucoma Society, which honored them disease by educating other physicians. When I with her husband Bob, in honor of her parents, their siblings and parents. “Many children with concept of with The President’s Award for their efforts. returned to Bascom Palmer that year, I trained Samuel and Ethel Balkan. glaucoma worry about what to tell their teachers In 1994, Grajewski established the G.L. an ophthalmic fellow from Romania. When she parents, patients “Alana is a great inspiration to me,” says and friends,” Grajewski says. “We’ll address their Foundation for Children with Glaucoma with the returned to her country, she dedicated her career Donna Litowitz, a longtime friend of Grajewski issues, answer their questions and help them stay and providers support of Carlos and Nancy Lyra, who donated to helping children with glaucoma and training and her family. “It takes a brave physician to go focused on the future.” funds needed to treat young international pa- others in the field.” as partners.” into an eye, and it requires great skill to restore a With exceptional patient care as the pri- child’s vision.” mary mission of the Balkan Center, the pediatric – Alana Grajewski, M.D. The Balkan Center’s clinical team includes ophthalmic professionals will also provide medical glaucoma specialist Elizabeth Hodapp, M.D., as- education and training, clinical research, com- sociate professor of clinical ophthalmology, and munity outreach, and telehealth initiatives. For Peter Chang, M.D., a pediatric ophthalmologist example, the newly created Hodapp-Cohen Family and assistant professor of clinical ophthalmol- Scholarship will support an extended visit from ogy. Young patients will have access to Bascom Nicolly’s skilled ophthalmic surgeon from Brazil, Palmer’s leading-edge diagnostic technology and who will receive specialized training in pediatric surgical treatments, as well as genetic screening glaucoma to help patients in his country. through a partnership with the John P. Hussman Early next year, Grajewski, Hodapp and Institute for Human Genomics at the University of Chang will showcase the Balkan Center when Miami Miller School of Medicine. Bascom Palmer hosts the annual meeting of the “We are building an integrated care model United Kingdom Pediatric Glaucoma Society that includes addressing the important quality-of- (UKPGS). “We are excited to be bringing these life issues for families,” Grajewski says. “We be- dedicated clinicians and researchers to Miami for lieve in the ‘triple P’ concept of parents, patients UKPGS 2017,” Grajewski says. “It’s the first time and providers as our partners.” this meeting has been held outside London, and To help children and families cope more effec- we look forward to sharing our work.” tively with pediatric glaucoma, the Balkan Center offers MacRuffie’s Support Program, named for A deep commitment to children the Litowitzes’ favorite dog. That support includes For more than two decades, Grajewski

MacRuffie’s Magic™, an educational book series has been a leader in the international effort to Surrounded by family and friends, Donna May Litowitz and Dr. Alana Grajewski cut the ribbon at the dedication of the Samuel and Ethel Balkan that engages children and caregivers in learning eradicate blindness from pediatric glaucoma. In Samuel & Ethel Balkan International Pediatric Glaucoma Center.

10 BASCOMPALMER.ORG BASCOM PALMER EYE INSTITUTE 11 Bascom Palmer Ranked No.1 glaucoma vision normal (simulated) vision in Ophthalmology ABOUT PEDIATRIC “Because pediatric glaucoma is a rare disease, GLAUCOMA most ophthalmologists have limited experience,” Glaucoma is a group of Grajewski says. “When I discussed forming an Again! diseases characterized by international network of leading clinicians with damage to the optic nerve Dr. Alana Grajewski and Marcelo Varela at the that often occurs when the Donna Litowitz, Donna quoted the French author, City of Miami’s “Dr. Alana Grajewski Day” eye pressure is too high. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. He said, ‘a goal without For the 13th consecutive year, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is This causes optic nerve a plan is just a wish,’ to which Donna added, ‘let’s damage resulting in severe ranked the nation’s Best in Ophthalmology by U.S. News & World vision loss. make it a reality.’” Recognized for leadership n It is estimated that about Grajewski’s planning resulted in the formation Along with her global leadership, Grajewski Report. It is the 15th time that Bascom Palmer has received 10 percent of pediatric of the Childhood Glaucoma Research Network is well respected in the South Florida community glaucoma cases are (CGRN), a worldwide collaborative network for the No. 1 ranking since the publication began surveying U.S. inherited. Recent research for her contributions to pediatric vision care. The clinicians and researchers. Initially formed with has identified specific gene Miami City Commission declared June 23, 2016 as physicians for its annual rankings 27 years ago. mutations linked to this 25 ophthalmologists, the network has grown to “Dr. Alana Grajewski Day” for her innovative work disease. include more than 200 members in 38 countries. in treating and preventing glaucoma in children n The most common The CGRN connects doctors around the globe, throughout the world. “It’s important to recognize symptoms in infants with helping them leverage each other’s unique exper- glaucoma include excessive those who every single day work in silence and do “Receiving the No. 1 ranking once again is a great testa- For more than 50 years, Bascom Palmer has tise and understanding of pediatric eye disease and tearing, light sensitivity, and the right things for the community,” said Mayor ment to the tradition of excellence that drives every been a leader in providing clinical care and a large, cloudy cornea that glaucoma to advance research and care. Tomas P. Regalado, who considers Bascom Palmer aspect of Bascom Palmer’s operation,” says Eduardo C. community service to the dynamic South can cause the eye to appear Spurred by the creation of CGRN, pediatric hazy or dull. “one of the jewels of Miami.” Alfonso, M.D., chairman of Bascom Palmer. “Drawing Florida region, while building a national repu- glaucoma specialists in 23 centers recently com- n Older children with During the event, 12-year-old Marcelo Varela on their deep knowledge and experience, our dedicated tation for excellence. In addition, its medical pleted the first-ever International Pilot Survey of glaucoma tend to develop shared his Bascom Palmer story with the commu- team of doctors, scientists, nurses, technicians and sup- training and education programs attract oph- damage without any obvious Childhood Glaucoma. The data will provide a nity. Grajewski diagnosed Marcelo when he was port staff provide high-quality compassionate eye care to thalmologists from around the world, multi- symptoms, similar to adult snapshot of the types of childhood glaucoma, glaucoma. nine days old and continues to care for him. “Dr. each Bascom Palmer patient.” plying the Institute’s impact on patient care. treatments and outcomes at large eye centers n Pediatric glaucoma is Grajewski has known me all my life,” says Varela. worldwide. treated by lowering the “She saved my life when I needed it the most.” Bascom Palmer researchers and clinicians Another program at the Balkan Center is the intraocular pressure via For her part, Grajewski said the city’s recogni- are at the forefront of precision medicine in medical or surgical means. Global Eye SITE, an observership program dedicat- tion reflects the dedication and hard work of the ophthalmology, translating basic research Most cases of pediatric ed to the training of skilled surgeons from under- glaucoma are treated with Institute’s entire team. “It has been my privilege into their laboratories into individualized served countries. The groundbreaking program’s surgery. to work among the best and brightest at Bascom diagnostic and treatment methods tailored curriculum will include the workup and manage- n Many children with Palmer,” she says. “All of my success comes from to each patient. That collaborative approach pediatric glaucoma develop ment of childhood glaucoma, ocular syndromes the garden that I was grown in and from the gen- has resulted in revolutionary advances in the myopia (nearsightedness) and ocular genetics. and require glasses. Also, erosity of others.” n diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma, age- amblyopia (decreased vision) For Grajewski, one of the most important related macular degeneration, retinal diseases, and strabismus (crossing or achievements of CGRN is the first worldwide clas- ophthalmic cancers, eye infections, cataracts wandering eye) occur more sification system for pediatric glaucoma. Recently frequently and may require and diseases of the optic nerve. treatment with patching or approved at the World Glaucoma Association Con- surgery. sensus Meeting, the new system standardizes the n If infants born with definitions of childhood glaucoma and provides a glaucoma are treated solid framework for future studies and coding. promptly, they often have To schedule an appointment normal or near normal with a Bascom Palmer specialist, “Receiving the No. 1 ranking once again is a great testament to the vision; if not, they are blind. please call 1-888-845-0002 or tradition of excellence that drives every aspect of Bascom Palmer’s operation.” visit bascompalmer.org – Eduardo C. Alfonso, M.D.

12 BASCOMPALMER.ORG BASCOM PALMER EYE INSTITUTE 13 In this 1968 photo, an Eastern Airlines flight attendant delivers a Styrofoam cooler containing human eye tissue to a waiting police officer, who transports it to Florida Lions Eye Bank A long history of service at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. Founded in 1917, Lions Clubs International has grown to become the world’s largest service organi- zation, with more than 46,000 clubs and 1.3 million members globally. In 1925, Helen Keller, who over- came blindness and deafness to become a famous educator and author, attended the Lions Clubs International Convention and challenged Lions to become “knights of the blind in the crusade against darkness.” The Lions accepted her challenge, and have since worked tirelessly to support programs aimed at treating and preventing blindness. In 1943, Bascom Headon Palmer, M.D., the first surgeon in Florida to perform corneal transplants, began developing a plan to establish the first full-ser- vice eye hospital in the southeastern United States. Florida Lions Eye Bank Fifteen years later, Edward W.D. Norton, M.D., found- ing chair of Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, and his colleague, Victor T. Curtin, M.D., were able to put that Saving Sight Side-by-Side with Bascom Palmer plan into motion and established the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, named in honor of Dr. Palmer. “Our primary A child with hereditary corneal disease, a teenager whose eye was Recognizing the need for a local eye bank, Drs. Norton and Curtin asked the local Lions Clubs for Dr. Sander Dubovy, medical director, and Elizabeth Fout-Caraza, mission is the injured in an accident, and an adult undergoing glaucoma surgery financial support. “In 1961, every Lions club member executive director of the eye bank are among the thousands of patients who benefit from the Florida in Florida was asked to donate $6,” says Fout-Caraza. An invaluable pathology laboratory recovery, processing “This money was used to create our eye bank – Lions Eye Bank each year. Since its inception, the Florida Lions Eye Today, Sander R. Dubovy, M.D., professor of oph- and distribution of the first one in Florida – and the ocular pathology thalmology and pathology, and holder of the Victor Bank, a nonprofit organization that provides human corneas and laboratory.” T. Curtin Chair in Ophthalmology, serves as medical corneal and scleral other eye tissues to patients in need of transplant surgery, has Shortly after Bascom Palmer Eye Institute director of both Florida Lions Eye Bank and the ocular tissue for evolved side-by-side with Bascom Palmer since each opened its opened its doors in 1962, the Florida Lions Eye Bank pathology laboratory, positions he has held since 2000. provided its first cornea for transplant surgery. Under doors in 1962. The ocular pathology laboratory is an invaluable sight-saving the leadership of Curtin, who served as its medical resource for tissue evaluation, patient diagnosis, phy- “Our primary mission is the recovery, processing and distribution of corneal and scleral director for 35 years, Florida Lions Eye Bank contin- transplant surgery.” sician training and clinical archiving. When a patient tissue for sight-saving surgery,” says Elizabeth Fout-Caraza, executive director. “Although our ued to supply safe, quality ocular tissue, restoring – Elizabeth Fout-Caraza has an eye disease that requires a biopsy, or part or all eye bank occupies a small space within Bascom Palmer, we recover tissue throughout South vision to tens of thousands of patients around the of the eye to be removed, the tissue may be sent to the Florida and provide donated corneas to transplant recipients around the world.” world. pathology laboratory, where it is evaluated by Dubovy Last year, Florida Lions Eye Bank provided tissue for more than 1,600 surgical procedures in From 1983 to 1986, the Florida Lions raised more and his team. Because ocular tissue is small and very the U.S. and abroad. “To make this happen, we rely upon the selflessness of the individuals and than $150,000, an amount generously matched by the delicate compared to other tissue samples, having a their families who choose to donate their eyes upon death,” Fout-Caraza says. Because human University of Miami’s Department of Ophthalmology. dedicated ocular pathology laboratory is crucial. “In corneas must be transplanted within seven days, the Florida Lions Eye Bank operates 24/7 to These funds were used to establish the Victor T. recent years, many U.S. ocular pathology labs have recover, evaluate and deliver the sight-saving tissue. Curtin Chair in Pathology, an endowed position closed due to lack of funding. However, we have been Since its founding, Florida Lions Eye Bank has restored sight to nearly 50,000 cornea trans- intended to secure leadership for the ocular pathol- able to continue and even grow the important work of plant recipients. However, providing tissue for transplant is not all it does. Florida Lions Eye ogy laboratory, and to continue its research into the our pathology laboratory,” says Fout-Caraza. Bank also supplies whole eyes for research and physician training at no cost, and operates the treatment, cure and prevention of blindness. How can you help Florida Lions Eye Bank? “If only ocular pathology laboratory in South Florida. In 2015, more than 600 eyes and By 1990, the value of the endowment grew to $1 you’d like to register as a donor, you can sign up today For more information about Florida corneas were distributed for research and education, and nearly 4,000 specimens million and in 1991, Curtin was appointed the inau- in only a few minutes,” Fout-Caraza says. “Registering Lions Eye Bank, visit fleb.org. were examined in the ocular pathology laboratory. Florida Lions Eye Bank also pro- gural holder of the Chair. “I have never worked with as an eye donor is a personal decision, but it’s a self- To register as an eye, organ, or tissue vides hundreds of thousands of dollars in grants for ophthalmic research efforts a finer person,” said Norton during the presentation less act that can help others.” n donor, visit donatelifeflorida.org. each year. ceremony. “Victor Curtin is like the Rock of Gibraltar, someone you can always depend upon.”

14 BASCOMPALMER.ORG BASCOM PALMER EYE INSTITUTE 15 Professors Honored During Chair Ceremony David S. Greenfield, M.D. Carol L. Karp, M.D. Douglas R. Anderson Chair in Ophthalmology Richard K. Forster Chair in Ophthalmology At a ceremony, unique in its Byron L. Lam, M.D., professor of ophthalmol- “There is no greater “My work on the management size and scope, nine Bascom ogy, medical director of neuro-ophthalmology honor than the of ocular surface tumors of and scientific co-director of the Adrienne Arsht privilege to serve the squamous origin has helped Palmer faculty members were Hope for Vision Retinal Degeneration Laboratory, American Glaucoma to change the standard of each presented with a traditional was awarded the Robert Z. and Nancy J. Green Society, our profession, care for these cancers. “chair” that symbolizes excellence Chair in Ophthalmology. patients and the friends It has also allowed me to and colleagues for combine my dedication to William E. Smiddy, M.D., retinal specialist in clinical and scientific research. whom I have such great teaching with my interest in and professor of ophthalmology, was awarded These physicians and scientists professional respect.” international healthcare.” the M. Brenn Green Chair in Ophthalmology. exemplify the unparalleled Richard K. Parrish, II, M.D., professor of talent and dedication that exists DAVID S. GREENFIELD, M.D., is an CAROL L. KARP, M.D., is an expert in the ophthalmology, and medical director of the internationally recognized glaucoma scientist, management of ocular surface tumors and throughout Bascom Palmer. glaucoma service, was awarded the Edward W.D. teacher, clinician and surgeon. He serves as president anterior segment surgery. In the late 1990s, she Norton Chair in Ophthalmology. Hilda Capó, M.D., professor of clinical ophthalmol- of the American Glaucoma Society (AGS), president of pioneered the use of topical interferon for the ogy and medical director of the pediatric ophthalmol- Vittorio Porciatti, D.SC., professor of oph- the AGS Foundation, past president and co-founder treatment of ocular surface squamous neoplasia. ogy service, was awarded the John T. Flynn Chair in thalmology, neuroscience and biomedical engi- of the Florida Glaucoma Society, and co-founder She designed protocols to study the drug in Ophthalmology. neering, and director and vice chair of research, of The International Society for Imaging in the Eye. patients with ocular surface tumors, curing them of was awarded the James L. Knight Professorship An innovative and prolific researcher, his scientific their cancer without surgery. A leader in the area of Janet L. Davis, M.D., M.A., retina specialist and in Ophthalmology. This professorship is the first contributions have impacted all aspects of glaucoma ocular surface oncology, her research has produced professor of ophthalmology, was awarded the Leach in Bascom Palmer’s history. diagnosis, monitoring and treatment. numerous landmark articles on the topic. Distinguished Chair in Ophthalmology. With formal training not only in glaucoma but in Her current interests are in the management of David S. Greenfield, M.D., glaucoma specialist and John G. Clarkson, M.D., professor of ophthal- neuro-ophthalmology, he has been at the forefront of ocular surface tumors and ocular surface imaging professor of ophthalmology, was awarded the Douglas mology, former chair of Bascom Palmer, and developing novel diagnostic imaging techniques of the using the ultra-high resolution OCT. She is a leader R. Anderson Chair in Ophthalmology. Dean Emeritus of the Miller School of Medicine, optic nerve and retinal nerve fiber layer for more than in the use of this device as an “optical biopsy” was in attendance, along with more than 130 two decades. Greenfield serves as executive editor of for conjunctival tumors. Karp is devoted to the John R. Guy, M.D., neuro-ophthalmology special- family members, friends and colleagues of the the American Journal of Ophthalmology, and oversees education of ophthalmologists nationally and ist and professor of ophthalmology, was awarded the recipients. Bascom Palmer now has 20 professors glaucoma clinical care, research and education at internationally, and teaches extensively on tumors Charlotte B. Rodgers Research Chair in Ophthalmology. holding chairs or endowed professorships. Two Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at Palm Beach Gardens. and intraocular surgical techniques. Carol L. Karp, M.D., professor of ophthalmology and of our newest chairs are Drs. David Greenfield corneal and external disease specialist, was awarded the and Carol Karp. Richard K. Forster Chair in Ophthalmology.

“Honors like these are truly Seated from left: Hilda Capó, M.D.; Janet Davis, M.D., M.A.; David Greenfield, M.D.; John Guy, M.D.; Carol Karp, M.D.; Byron Lam, M.D.; Richard Parrish II, M.D.; William Smiddy, the ultimate tribute in M.D. Standing from left; Laurence Gardner, M.D., Eduardo Alfonso, M.D., John Clarkson, M.D., academia. They also provide a Vittorio Porciatti, D.SC. tangible result – the resources that allow our world-class scholars to continue their research and teaching programs in perpetuity. Their dedication to the education of the next generation of ophthalmologists, to innova- tive research, and to excellent clinical care is inspiring.”

– Laurence B. Gardner, M.D., interim dean of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

16 BASCOMPALMER.ORG BASCOM PALMER EYE INSTITUTE 17 Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Chairman, Awards and Honors EDUARDO C. ALFONSO, M.D., and Bascom Palmer Shines at AAO PHILIP J. ROSENFELD, M.D., PH.D., were named two of the world’s 2016 100 Most Bascom Palmer regards education within the field of Influential People in Ophthalmology by Congratulations to J. WILLIAM HARBOUR, M.D., for ophthalmology as one of its highest priorities. This year, 50 The Ophthalmologist. Alfonso is known for his receiving a State of Florida and Florida Academic Cancer clinical expertise and research in eye diseases, of Bascom Palmer’s doctors presented more than 150 named Center Alliance grant for his research corneal surgery, corneal transplantation and on “Defining and targeting the lectures, instructional sessions, scientific posters and papers ocular microbiology. Rosenfeld is one of epigenetic landscape of uveal during the 2016 American Academy of Ophthalmology’s the world’s leading experts on age-related melanoma.” This project is in macular degeneration. The members of the (AAO) annual meeting. collaboration with the University of Power List, which include physicians, vision Florida and Moffitt Cancer Center. Congratulations to HARRY W. FLYNN, M.D., for receiving the prestigious scientists and business leaders, were selected Harbour was recently named an Alcon Charles L. Schepens, M.D. Award. The award and gold medal are presented from nominations received from throughout Research Institute Awardee for his work each year to recognize a leader in the field of the world. in high-risk eye cancers including uveal vitreoretinal surgery. The award includes a personal melanoma and retinoblastoma. Congratulations to JUAN F. BATLLE, M.D., honorarium and a significant donation for research. (resident, chief resident, 1985) for receiving As a tribute to the strength of Bascom Palmer’s Dr. Luis Vazquez meets with U.S. Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen the distinguished Humanitarian Award from retina service and training programs, since the (R-FL). Ros-Lehtinin is a co-chair of the Congressional Vision Caucus, the Duke Medical Alumni Association. Batlle Schepens Award was first presented in 2008, five of a bipartisan coalition of congressional members dedicated to is founder and chief of ophthalmology at the the nine awardees have been from Bascom Palmer. strengthening and stimulating a national dialogue and policy on Elias Santana Center, the largest provider of eye In addition to Flynn, MARK S. BLUMENKRANZ, vision-related problems and disabilities. care for the poor in the Dominican Republic. M.D., (fellow, 1980); ALAN C. BIRD, M.D., (fellow, Each year, since his training at Bascom Palmer, 1969); STANLEY CHANG, M.D., (fellow, 1979); and LUIS E. VAZQUEZ, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of clinical Batlle has shared his expertise and knowledge THOMAS A. AABERG, SR., M.D., (fellow, 1969) ophthalmology, and MARCO RUGGERI, PH.D., research at Bascom Palmer’s highly esteemed Curso received this prestigious award. assistant professor of ophthalmology, were named Emerging Interamericano, the annual post-graduate Vision Scientists by the National Alliance for Eye and Vision course for practicing ophthalmologists in Latin Research. Vazquez was recognized for his innovative glaucoma America and the Caribbean. Glaucoma specialist, STEVEN J. GEDDE, M.D., research that concentrates on the pathophysiology of received the celebrated 2016 Straatsma Award for glaucoma. Ruggeri was selected for his work on developing Congratulations to ALLISTER G. GIBBONS, Excellence in Resident Education. During his 17 years cutting edge imaging technologies for diagnostic and M.D., for receiving second prize in the video as director of Bascom Palmer’s residency program, surgical applications in ophthalmology. These exceptional competition at the European Society of the residency has consistently ranked as the nation’s scientists were selected from across the United States for their Cataract & Refractive Surgeons annual congress top ophthalmology training program in peer sur- innovative vision research. They traveled to Capitol Hill to in Copenhagen. Gibbons is a cataract, corneal veys by Ophthalmology Times and Doximity. During thank members of Congress for their essential support of the and ocular surface diseases specialist at Bascom Gedde’s tenure, graduating residents have achieved a (left to right): Sir Knight Brett Gordon, Dr. Darlene Miller, National Institutes of Health and National Eye Institute. Palmer’s Naples center. pass rate of 100% in the examinations given by the Dr. Kara Cavuoto, Sir Knight Henry Adams and Dr. Vittorio Porciatti American Board of Ophthalmology, the organization that certifies ophthalmologists in the United States. Images, Bascom Palmer’s Kudos to KARA M. CAVUOTO, M.D., for receiving a semi-annual magazine, has Pediatric Ophthalmology Career Starter Grant from the once again received “gold” Also at the AAO meeting, Bascom Palmer faculty members received these Knights Templar Eye Foundation. Using established and recognition from the Aster outstanding honors: TERRENCE P. O’BRIEN, M.D., received a Life Achievement innovative technologies, the $60,000 award will support her Awards, the nation’s most Honor Award; DARLENE MILLER, D.H.SC, and ALANA GRAJEWSKI, M.D., research on when and how the bacteria of the eye evolves elite competition for received Senior Achievement Awards; and JAMES T. BANTA, M.D., and from a few different species without antibiotic resistance in outstanding excellence DAVID S. GREENFIELD, M.D., accepted a Secretariat Award. CAROL L. KARP, infants to a complex network of antibiotic-resistant species in advertising, marketing M.D., was the program director for Cornea Subspecialty Day; and SONIA H. in young adults. Additional kudos to Cavuoto for receiving and communications. YOO, M.D., and KENDALL E. DONALDSON, M.D., were named Outstanding the Women in Ophthalmology (WIO) Emerging Leader The award was Female Leaders in Ophthalmology by MillennialEYE. With an eye toward Mars, Award during the WIO 2016 Summer Symposium. Dr. Marco Ruggeri, (right), meets with Joshua H. Salpeter, D.C. presented for the June BYRON L. LAM, M.D., won the “Best Paper” in neuro-ophthalmology at Chief of Staff for U.S. Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen. 2015 issue Bascom Palmer Leads Fight the AAO for his research on the impact long-term space flights will have on Against Glaucoma. Images has received 14 astronauts’ vision and ocular changes. Kudos to VAN C. LANSINGH, M.D., awards for excellence in the past 11 years. voluntary assistant professor of ophthalmology, for receiving the prestigious International Blindness Prevention Award.

18 BASCOMPALMER.ORG BASCOM PALMER EYE INSTITUTE 19 WELCOME NEW FACULTY Expanding to Meet Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, part of UHealth – the University of Miami Health System, is pleased to announce the appointment of four new faculty members. Bascom Palmer continues its rich tradition Our Patients’ Needs of having the nation’s best and brightest ophthalmologists advancing the practice of ophthalmology through innovation in therapeutics, diagnostics, and vision research.

VICTORIA S. CHANG, M.D., a corneal and JAYANTH SRIDHAR, M.D., joins the faculty The Lennar Foundation Medical Center is home to Bascom Palmer’s external disease specialist, as an assistant professor of newest South Florida location. Situated on the University of Miami’s joins the faculty as an ophthalmology. Specializing in Coral Gables campus, the 200,000-square-foot LEED-certified ambu- assistant professor of clinical macular diseases and vitreoretinal latory center will provide easy access to the leading physicians and ophthalmology. She received a diseases and surgery, he services available at Bascom Palmer and UHealth, the University of Bascom Palmer Naples bachelor of science and a doctor received a bachelor of science Miami Health System. Congratulations to Gresham, Smith and Partners of medicine degree with research and a doctor of medicine The new Coral Gables location will deliver the same compassionate for taking home the 2016 Best of Healthcare Interiors distinction from the University degree from the University care provided at all Bascom Palmer world-class eye care centers, with Award for its design of the new Bascom Palmer Eye of Miami. She completed a of Miami. He completed a full diagnostic services and outpatient surgery. Ophthalmic services Institute Naples. The design’s eye-catching aesthetic residency in ophthalmology at the University of residency in ophthalmology at Bascom Palmer available at The Lennar Foundation Medical Center will include cornea, embraces natural light, glass and excellent views in its Pittsburgh School of Medicine, a fellowship in and a fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at Wills retina, oculoplastic, optometry and comprehensive eye care, pediatric, patient-centered 21,000-square-foot vision care and uveitis and ocular immunology at Massachusetts Eye Hospital. His research interests include novel specialty contact lens, imaging, and LASIK and laser vision correction. ambulatory surgery center. Eye and Ear Infirmary of Harvard Medical School, retinal imaging systems, improving quality standards The facility will also feature urgent care, outpatient surgery, men’s and and a fellowship in corneal and refractive surgery for ophthalmology education, and advances in women’s health, sports medicine, physical therapy, oncology, and more at Bascom Palmer. Chang’s research interests vitreoretinal surgical instrumentation. He is available than 100 UHealth subspecialties. include dry eye disease, ocular surface diseases for consultation in Miami and at the Lennar and infections, and corneal transplantation. She is Foundation Medical Center in Coral Gables. available for consultation on corneal and external The Lennar Foundation Medical Center houses diseases, including cataracts and intraocular lens, BRIAN C. TSE, M.D., joins the faculty as an Bascom Palmer’s newest location. ocular surface diseases, corneal transplants and laser assistant professor of clinical vision correction at Bascom Palmer Naples. ophthalmology as a specialist in oculofacial plastic, reconstructive RANYA G. HABASH, M.D., joins the faculty and orbital surgery. He received as a voluntary assistant professor a bachelor of arts degree in of ophthalmology. Specializing biophysical chemistry from in cataracts, intraocular lens and Dartmouth College and a comprehensive ophthalmology, medical degree with research she received a bachelor of distinction from the University of Miami. He science degree in biology from completed a residency in ophthalmology at the Wake Forest University. She University of Tennessee, a fellowship in ocular completed a doctor of medicine oncology at the University of Tennessee and St. Jude degree at West Virginia University prior to a Children’s Research Hospital, and an oculoplastic and residency in ophthalmology at Texas Tech University. reconstructive surgery fellowship at Bascom Palmer. Habash’s areas of expertise include cataract surgery, Tse’s research interests include traumatic optic premium intraocular lenses, laser vision correction, neuropathy and orbital tumors. He is available for eyelid surgery and emergency conditions. She is consultation in Miami, Naples and Plantation. available for consultation in Miami.

To schedule an appointment with a Bascom Palmer specialist, please call 1-888-845-0002 or visit bascompalmer.org.

20 BASCOMPALMER.ORG BASCOM PALMER EYE INSTITUTE 21 The Bascom Palmer Society The Norton Society Honoring the Institute’s most generous benefactors whose gifts exceed $1 million, Members of the Norton Society have generously supported Bascom Palmer with gifts totaling the Bascom Palmer Society was created in memory of the Institute’s namesake, $500,000 – $999,999. This society honors the vision and leadership of Edward W.D. Norton, M.D., Bascom Headon Palmer, M.D., an ophthalmologist who pioneered eye care in Miami. the Institute’s founding chairman.

Alcon Laboratories Mark J. Daily, M.D. William M. Kennedy* Ophthalmology Allergan, Inc. Hope for Vision John & Margaret Ordway Richard D. Siegal* Research Foundation Ibrahim N. Al-Rashid The Faculty of the Department James L. Knight* Anonymous H. Jerome & Thelma Joseph* Regeneron Doris Shell of Ophthalmology of the Mr. & Mrs.* Raymond Mohammad N. Al-Rashid Clara Kresge* Pharmaceuticals, Inc. University of Miami G. Perelman L. Jules Arkin Family Thomas N.* & Patricia R. Kearns Drs. David H.* & Maureen Smith Dr. Nasser Ibrahim Al-Rashid Miller School of Medicine The Kresge Foundation Foundation Frederick Reuter* William* & Isabel* Collier Read Margaret Kelber* Southern Dames of America Dr. Nourah Caskey Al-Rashid The Fanjul Lobby, donated by Hugh & Sally Lalor* Silvia N. Armstrong* Jack W. Rich, Sr. Lillian Redlich* Gertrude G. La Londe* The Starr Foundation Ramzi Al-Rashid Florida Crystals Corporation Anne Bates Leach* Ruth Ann Asleson* Ms. Lillian Rienzi* Research to Prevent Blindness Estee Lauder* Milton Stein* Werner F. Farnell* Salman Al-Rashid Henri & Flore Lesieur Mrs. Dora Bak* Leonard* & Ari Rifkin Edith & Earl Retter* Lillian Light* Edward N. & Della L. Thome The Celia Lipton Farris & Victor Foundation Carl B.* & Iris Apfel Benjamin* & Millicent Bauer The Edward D. & Janet K. W. Farris Foundation, Inc. Charlotte Breyer Rodgers* Ruth H. Marvin* Memorial Foundation Donna Mae Litowitz Robson Foundation Ms. Adrienne Arsht/ Robert R. Bellamy* Florida Lions Eye Bank George G.* & Estelle Rosenfield Dale & Marietta McNulty Gladys J. Toelle* Hope for Vision The Joe & Emily Lowe Eliza Phillips Ruden* Dr.* & Mrs. Jose Berrocal The Foundation Foundation, Inc. Walter G. Ross Foundation McNulty Charitable Foundation Richard Tucker Sadye Barrel* Mrs. Irving R. Rutkin Fighting Blindness Roscoe E. Blyler* Mr. & Mrs. Milton S. Maltz Richard D. Siegal* Mr.* & Mrs. D. Richard Mead Gladys Weiner* Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Mr. & Mrs. Albert Sakolsky Alumni Association, Inc. Mr.* & Mrs. Samuel J. Frankino Maltz Family Foundation Anne & Matthew Smith Family James H. Broderick* Mrs. Alison Miller Dr. & Mrs. Frank M. Williams Endowed Research Fund Ralph S. Sott* John E. Blair The Samuel J. & Connie William L. & Evelyn McKnight* Bryan Dare Holdings Limited Miss Clare O’Keeffe Cecilia Youngdahl* M. Frankino Charitable Strobis Glaucoma Foundation SCS Healthcare Michele R. Bowman & Foundation McKnight Brain Research Mildred G. Burrows* Esther B. O’Keeffe Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc. Col. Joseph E. Underwood Foundation Elsie & Tolly Vinik* Helen Scrimgeour* Stanley & Kathleen Glaser* Ethel P. Cady* Charitable Foundation *In loving memory Braman Family Foundation The Miami Lighthouse Mrs. Caroline Weiss Ernie D. Semersky Nancy I. & Robert Z. Greene* for the Blind Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. The Olayan Group Donations listed as of May 31, 2016 Ms. Theresa Broeman* Richard G. West* Family & Dory Newell Allyn J. Heath* Ambrose Monell Foundation The Chatlos Foundation Mary C. Brosius & Morty & Gloria Wolosoff George C. Brosius* Helen Herold* Dorothy S. Munn* Foundation, Inc.* William H.* & Deborah Cochrane Mary J. & George T. Brosius* W. Pruett & Audrey M. Hickman* The Murray Foundation Shlomo & Amy Yeminy* Arlyn & Stephen Cypen Robert M. & Virginia M. Buck* Mrs. Lou Higgins* National Philanthropic Trust Miles Zisson* The Finker-Frenkel Legacy Foundation Mr.* & Mrs. Willard Butcher William* & Norma Horvitz Frederic S. & Christine *In loving memory Mrs. Kathryn W. Davis* supports Bascom Palmer’s innovative vision research. B. Nusbaum Helen & George Clarke* W. Starr & Alvira Johnston* Donations listed as of May 31, 2016 Mary Rocha de E.* Using sophisticated ophthalmic imaging, early detection Deering Trust and population screening, Bascom Palmer’s researchers Donna Mae Balkan Litowitz: A Donor with a Compassionate Heart Mary L. Desmond* are analyzing distinctive eye-brain signatures of the retina, a thin layer of tissue that lines the back of the Donna Mae Balkan Litowitz has always had an inquisitive mind Balkan volunteered to have the glasses repaired or replaced. Thorne B. & Monnie Donnelley eye near the optic nerve. Using this scientific data, and a compassionate heart. A native of Chicago, she enjoyed ex- Decades ago, Donna came to Miami as a student, and Willis H. & Miren A. du Pont/ researchers are hoping to facilitate development of a ploring the nearby prairie as a young girl encouraged by her par- the city soon became home. She and her husband, Bob, raised The Marmot Foundation ents, Samuel and Ethel Balkan. “When I was about 5 years old, three children, Arthur, Bud and Susan, have four grandchil- rapid, low-cost, non-invasive method that may detect Lisa O. & George Alzheimer’s disease years before clinical diagnosis. I remember coming home with a garter snake wrapped around dren and one great-grandchild. “We are very fortunate to W. Etheridge Jr. my wrist,” she says.“My mother screamed, have Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in our University of Miami President Julio Frenk Ms. Katie Fasal “We are proud to partner with Bascom Palmer,” says with Eugene Frenkel but my father told me we should take the community,” she says. “It’ been a plea- Fight for Sight, Inc. Eugene Frenkel. “Our family-run legacy is committed snake home. We walked back to the field, I sure watching this great institute grow to funding the research, treatment and eventual eradication of neurological diseases. put my hand down and the snake wiggled through the years, just like our city.” Fannie & Jacob Frank* What better way to accomplish our family’s mission than to help give the gift of sight?” away. My father’s words left a lasting Litowitz has never forgotten her Ms. Elsie Freiman* impression on me of the importance of mother’s generosity or the importance Dr. Edward & Theodora nature and caring for other living things.” of vision. It is in this spirit that Litowitz Furey Trust* She also learned a lifelong lesson in has given a generous gift in honor of Jack & Patricia Glass* the importance of charity as she watched her parents to save vision in the most Jane & Gene Guttman* Giving the Hope of Sight There is a broad range of philanthropic giving societies her mother help a stranger who had vulnerable: infants and children. “This Olivia Hand* stumbled in the street and broken her Center has been a dream team effort. available at Bascom Palmer. Kenneth B. Haynes* glasses. Because the woman was unable to Dr. Alana Grajewski and Dr. Harry Flynn Please contact the development office at 305-326-6190 Estate of Allyn J. Heath* see, Donna’s mother went out of her way and all the doctors at Bascom Palmer for additional information. to walk the distraught woman to a doctor. have always gone the extra mile to help Isador* & Florence Hecht After learning that replacing the glasses (left to right) Robert Litowitz, Dr. Richard Parrish, me and all of their patients.” Shirley Heiman* would be a hardship for the woman, Ethel Donna Litowitz, Dr. Harry Flynn, Dr. Alana Grajewski Palmer Herman* Thank You

22 BASCOMPALMER.ORG BASCOM PALMER EYE INSTITUTE 23 The Luminary Society The Founder Society The Luminary Society recognizes individuals who are beacons for progress in vision research, clinical care The Founder Society honors donors who have supported Bascom Palmer’s mission with gifts totaling and education. Generous donors have contributed gifts totaling $100,000 - $499,999. $50,000 – $99,999 that enable the Institute’s physicians and researchers to combat blinding eye disease. Abbott Medical Optics, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Albert Ebstein* Mr.* & Mrs. Morton Kutner Mrs. Carl H. Pforzheimer, Jr.* Mr. & Mrs. Leonard L. Abess* Maurice & Gertrude Finkle* Mr. & Mrs. Gerald C. McDonough Helena Rubinstein Foundation Anthony Abraham* Frances M. Elliott* Nathaniel H. Kutcher* Pharmacia & Upjohn Co. Mr. Francis A. Anania Carl T. Fischer, Sr.* Jeannine P. Merrien* The Salah Foundation The James Annenberg La Vea Mr. & Mrs. Earl W. Powell Anthony Abraham Amelia P. Farquhar* Stanley H. & Jill Arkin* The Honorable Rex Ford Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Meyer Sanbio, Inc. Charitable Foundation Family Foundation Eric Feiler* Emily Powers* The Jefferson Lee Ford III Ruth Ann Asleson* Dewey* & Janet Gargiulo The David Minkin Foundation John & Heloine Savoir Charlotte D. Ahrens* Prince Resources/ Finker Frenkel Foundation Memorial Foundation Usha & Monte Ahuja Sami Mnaymneh Theodore Baumritter* Mr. & Mrs. Robert Y. Garrett III Luis R. & Ana Mola Dr. Norman I. Schatz Mr.* & Mrs. Simon C. Fireman The Josephine S. Leiser Loretta Pritchard* Estate of Louis Berens The Marilyn Gaylord Mr. & Mrs. Maren Moore Anjette* & Fred Scheiman American Health Ms. Elizabeth C. Fisher* Foundation, Inc. Assistance Foundation Harvey T. & Christy Reid* Charitable Trust Bernice S. Fitzgerald* Dr. & Mrs. Ronald Lepke Jack & Elsie Bernstein Mr. & Mrs. Linton Murdock Ruth Schumann* Catherine Armstrong* RHEACELL GmbH & Co. KG Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Scott Gilbert Helen W. Fraser* Mr. & Mrs. Richard Lesser Anne P. Myers* Schwab Charitable Fund Captain Eugene K.* & Mrs. Gladys Riggall Crawford & Mary Bernstein* Dr. & Mrs. Donald Golden Muriel M. Auerbach Friends of the Congressional Jeanne Schulman Leventhal* Novartis The Berthold T.D. & Thyra Glaucoma Caucus Foundation Herman & Millicent Levinson* Thomas E. Rodgers, Jr. Thomas H. & Martha Blash* Mr. Hattye & Paul* Gordon Schwarz Foundation Louis* & Mary August Belle Ochiltree* Friends for Life Marvin* & Kay Lichtman Mr. David S. Rosenberg* Esther Blattner* Richard C. & Francelia A. Gozon Mrs. Josiah Shamroth Ms. Allen Arthur Barco* Mr. & Mrs. Jose Ortega Robert G. & Eugenie S. Friedman Foundation Nat & Miriam Rosenthal* In memory of Edith June Blyler* Greater Miami Jewish Federation Edward W. Smith Jr. Foundation Pondray R.M. Baldwin* Dr.* & Mrs. Warren Lindau Ruth & August Geiger Mr. Joseph Rumbaugh* Mrs. Mary Perper Laurence E. Barreca* Arnold Bortman* Samuel Grossman Elaine Grosfield Spero Charity Foundation Mrs. Dorothy F. Littman* Barbara & Herbert E. Saks Phillips Foundation Florence & Harry Hood Bassett Carol Lucas* Catherine Breyer Van Bomel* Mr. & Mrs. Alfredo D. Gutierrez Thomsen Foundation Inc. Genentech, Inc. Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Inc. The Plum Foundation The Bassett Foundation Mr.* & Mrs. Jules Gerson Paul R. Lux* Norma & Larry Brodell Mr. & Mrs. Lee F. Hager Roy & Niuta Titus Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Aurel Sarosdy Gladys Post* Bausch & Lomb, Vision Care Macula Vision Research Isadore Gilbert* Mr. Robert Shell Florence F. Brooks* Herman Haimovici, M.D.* Topcon Medical Systems Inc. Dr. Joseph & Jean Beauchamp Foundation Gertrude Reis* Glaucoma Research Foundation Don* & Connie Smith Catharine Breyer Van Bomel* James M. Haley The Dennis Turner & Katherine Begeest* Ms. Helen Flesch Markowitz* Jacob L. Reiss Foundation Nellie F. Goettel* Wallace Cook Families Richard Markowitz* Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Dr. Fred F. Brenner* Ms. Marjorie L. Haley* Harry Belafonte Retina Research Foundation Paul R. & Hattye S. Gordon* Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A. United of Martin County Daniel Marks* Community Foundation for Anne M. Heeb* Robert R. Bellamy Memorial Milton Stein* Guy B. Rhoton Eleanor K. Graham* Palm Beach & Martin Counties Ms. Laura Weinsoff* Foundation, Inc. Ms. Ann Maroni* Elizabeth T. Heim & Margaret Edward L. & Lois E. Grayson Mr. Jesse M. Teague* Louis Richards* Helen L. Benenati* Mr.* & Mrs. Forrest Mars John and Kristy Buck L. Rigby Memorial Fund* Gladys DuBois Yaffey* M. Brenn & Selma W. Green* Dr. S. Henry* & Sylvia Thaler Family Foundation Harold & Carolyn Claudia & Dennis Berman Mrs. Charles A. Mastronardi* Mary B. Hirsch* Mr. & Mrs. Sy Ziv* Myron & Gladys Greentree* Richard E. Thiel Robison Foundation John & Ellen McDonnell* Dr. Stanley & Jean Chang BrightFocus Foundation Dr. Norman* & Ann Jaffe *In loving memory Virginia E. Greenwald* Gladys J. Toelle* Mr. & Mrs. Mark Rodack Isadore & Jean L. Bloom* Mr. & Mrs. Randolph A. McKean Parker & Miles Collier Lucille K. Johnson* Donations listed as of May 31, 2016 Mr. Otto Guidi* TopCon Corporation Mildred Rohrlick* The Broyhill Family Foundation Merck & Company, Inc. Mr. David A. Collins Howard* & Patricia Toppel Ms. Gloria B. Halpern* Harriet Messinger* Dr. Eugene E. & Marlene Joyce Bryan Dare Holdings Limited Louella Cook Foundation Mr. Sydney L. Hammer* Toppel Family Foundation Hannah* & Marvin Kamin Mildred G. Burrows* Arthur l. & Sydelle F. Meyer John L. Harshfield* Charitable Foundation Daniel P.* & Grace I. Tully CooperVision Surgical, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Silvio A. Cardoso Mr.* & Mrs. David Kantor Dr. Lawrence* & Doris Hastings M.H.B. Ophthalmics United Way of Miami- Mr. John D. Copanos/The Kirk Dr. Danielle Katz Squires Save the Dates Mr. & Mrs. John K. Castle Dade County, Inc. PALM BEACH MEDICAL FORUM Mickey Hayes* The Miami Foundation A. Copanos Foundation H.A. & Mary K. Chapman Michael Katz AND LUNCHEON Miami Retreat Foundation Harry & Margaret Uttal* Charitable Trust Jean L. Haynes* Barry S. Crown January 13, 2017, 11:30 a.m. Hazel Dayton Mills* Gladys W. Wallace* Mr.* & Mrs. W. George Kennedy The Rhoda & David* Chase Claude Hemphill* Dade Community Foundation The Mar-a-Lago Club, Palm Beach Nancy Sexauer Walsh* Family Foundation, Inc. Mr. & *Mrs. Edward Salomon Minuchin George & Joan Kessel & Ruth Kibrick Dahlawi Family Chairs: Robin and Irvin Saltzman Mae Knight Clark* L. Hennessy, Jr. The Sexauer Foundation Leonard & Norma Speakers: Drs. J. William Harbour, Ellen Koo Mr. & Mrs. Peter Mosheim The Arthur Vining The Edward L. Hennessy, Jr. & Mr. Alfred Walthers* Klorfine Foundation Dr. John G. & Diana Clarkson Davis Foundation and Bradford Lee Ruth S. Hennessy Foundation Anne P. Myers* Louis & Virginia Clemente* Charles H.* & Elsie C. Warwick, III John S. & James L. For information, please call 561-515-1527 Emma Clyde Hodge Van* & Jane Myers Mr. Joseph Dieppa Nina V. Collins* Alex J. Weinstein Foundation Knight Foundation Memorial Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Wyckoff Myers* Ms. Florence B. Dowdy* EVENING OF VISION Marcella U. Werblow* Izola Kruger* Robert Costigan* Ms. Jessie S. Hoffman* UNDER THE STARS GALA IN NAPLES New World Medical, Inc. Mrs. Otto E. Dreikorn Dr.* & Mrs. Harvey J. Crocker Lena Wershaw* Mrs. Louis J. Kuriansky* EYEING THE FUTURE WITH U John* & Beverly Hoffman Dorothy D. Noble* The Dr. Jack Widrich Foundation The Eye Bank for Sight Mr. & Mrs. Andrew E. Cummins Robert E. & Ann D. Kusch Friday, February 10, 2017, 6:00 p.m. Geraldine Howlett* North Dade Medical Restoration, Inc. The Dana Foundation Angela W. Whitman Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at Naples The Jewish Guild for the Foundation, Inc. The Eleanor Naylor Dana Mr. & Mrs. Bruce L. Everette Chairs: Hanna and Andrew Cummins Ellaruth S. Davidson* Blind/Lois Pope The Calvin & Flavia Mr. & Mrs. T. Jack White Charitable Trust Oak Foundation Mr.* & Mrs. Ross Whistler Richard M. Fairbanks For information, please call 239-659-3986 Shelia Smith Davis Evangelina R. Jimenez* Helene S. Lantz* Olcott Family Foundation, Inc. Foundation, Inc. Leonard W. Diener* Walter A. Kahn* Dr. & Mrs. Frank Williams EVENING OF VISION GALA Anthony Lapka* OTHERA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Charles S. & L. Jean Faller Lawrence J. & Florence A. De Marcus Kallman* Josephine A. Wolf* IN PALM BEACH Rye B. Page* Mr. & Mrs. Howard Lester Saturday, March 4, 2017, 6:30 p.m. George Charitable Trust* Jhamatmal* & Sumintra Kirpalani Mitchell Wolfson, Sr. Foundation Feig Family Foundation Palm Beach Community Michael R. Levine The Mar-a-Lago Club Hermé de Wyman Miro Rubin & Gladys Wollowick Mrs. Norma Matz Fenton* Knight Foundation Trust Fund Family Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Richard D. Lewis Chairs: Nancy and William Rollnick Adele Dousseau* Alan & *Marilyn Korest Pfizer, Inc. *In loving memory Michael A. Fentress* Dunspaugh Dalton Foundation For information, please call 561-515-1527 Mildred W. Kraus* Donations listed as of May 31, 2016 Rose Lichtenstein*

24 BASCOMPALMER.ORG BASCOM PALMER EYE INSTITUTE 25 The Vision Society The Vision Society Donors whose gifts total $10,000 – $49,999 are recognized in the Vision Society, Susen & Herb Grossman Ms. Geraldine Howlett* Mr. & Mrs. William Kassling Paul R. Lux* honoring their vision for a world free of blindness. Cecil Hackett Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence D. Howell II Ms. Margot Kaufmann* The Macula Society Ms. Dorothy E. Hadden* House of Blues Entertainment, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Arne Kauppinen* Mrs. Frances Maichin* The Able Trust D. Dixon Boardman Clayman Family Charitable Doug Esson & Carol Gilman Lauren F. Hager, Esq. Mr. & Mrs. Stanley S. Hubbard Ms. Mildred Kaye* The Mailman Foundation Foundation Mrs. Sam H. Abramson Ms. Constance M. Boggild* Mr.* & Mrs. Daniel Ettlinger Irma Haigh* The Hubbard Foundation Ms. Shirley H. Keeti* Ms. Ruth Malloy* Alan & Myrna Cohen Mrs. Ana Adler Mrs. Sorrel Ross Bollet* The Eye Bank for Sight Mr. James M. Haley Dr. & Mrs. David M. Hunter Karl Kirchgessner Foundation Ms. Helena A. Manning* Family Foundation Restoration, Inc. Advanced Cell Technology Mr. Samuel Bolnik* George E. Hall Sanford & Judith Huston Mr. & Mrs. Michael Kelley Mrs. Mary Mikesell Mapp* Ms. Carol Rae Cohen Ms. Frieda Fain* Advanced Medical Optics Anita & *Leonard Boxer Mr. Roy Halman Francoise Hutchison* Mr. Henry A. Keller, Sr.* Charles B. & Helga Marqusee Mr. Charles E. Cobb/ Mr. Donald R. Farquhar* Mrs. Anna R. Alberico* Mr. & Mrs. William M. Boyer The Cobb Family Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Peter Halmos Mrs. Arthur Huttoe Mrs. Elizabeth L. Kelly* Jaime & Magda Marti Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Mr. Leo N. Albert* Charles W. Brand Mr. & Mrs. Maurice Cohen Mrs. Harriet C. Halpryn Dr. William L. & Sue Hutton Ms. Helen P. Kelly* Mrs. Carrie Turino Mastronardi* Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Fields* John Alexander* Gordon* & Trudy Brekus Dr. & Mrs. Nathan Cohen Mr. & Mrs. Dana A. Hamel Ida Hutzler Charitable Trust Mr. & Mrs. James Kempe Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Mayer Jean & David Colker* Fifth Third Bank The D.A. Hamel Family Dr. & Mrs. Eduardo C. Alfonso Arthur* & Marilynn Bressman Charitable Trust The Inserra Family Foundation Wendel & *Evelyn Kent Dr. & Mrs. John B. McBeath Mrs. Mary Call Darby Collins* Maurice & Gertrude Finkle* Alimera Sciences, Inc. Breyer Foundation Inc. Edgar Hamm Trust The International George & Joan Kessel The McCashin Family Mrs. Angela Alvarez Collins Charitable Foundation, Inc. Dr. & Mrs. Yale Fisher Research Foundation for Mr. & Mrs. Henry W. Breyer, III Sol & Minnie Handwerker Children’s Eyecare Inc. Edward Kesten Robert & Lorraine McCashin Marcelo & Betty Alvarez James J. Colt Foundation, Inc. Dr. & Mrs. Marc L. Fishman Mr. Jack Brier Mr. Bahaa R. Hariri Intralase Corporation Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Kinney Clare Broeker McCormick* AMO USA, Inc. CooperVision Surgical, Inc. Ms. Anne Fleisher* The Shepard Broad Foundation Ms. Paula J. Harris Investors Trust Assurance SPC Dr.* & Mrs. Ralph E. Kirsch Robert J. McDonald August S.* & Bette Andersen Mr. & Mrs. Harold F. Corrigan Dugald A. Fletcher Mrs. Rena M. Broidy* Dr.* & Mrs. Glen Harrison IOP, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Jay Kislak R. Cathleen Cox McFarlane Dr. Douglas & Wirtley Anderson Connecticut School of Broadcasting Florman Family Foundation, Inc. Charitable Foundation, Inc. Mr.* & Mrs. Sheldon V. Brooks Abraham* & Wendy Hases ISTA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. The Kislak Family Foundation, Inc. The Angels of Charity, Inc. Dr. & Mrs. Thomas B. Coulter Dr. Harry W. & Donna D. Flynn Mr. James McIntosh Sara B. Brorein Mrs. Roscoe G. Haynie* Mr. & Mrs. Dikran Izmirlian Ms. Iris Kite* Anonymous Marjorie & Irving Cowan* Dr. & Mrs. John T. Flynn Dr. & Mrs. Brian R. McKillop Mr. Colon Brown, Sr. Ms. Ghislaine H. Head J.A.B. Ophthalmics Ms. Helene Klein* The Applebaum Foundation Shirley I. Cowell* Jeanne J. Ford* Ms. Evelyn E. McLaughlin* Mr. & Mrs. John B. Brown Mr. & Mrs. Philip E. Hecht Dr. & Mrs. Scott L. Jaben Dr. Elliot & Fruema Klorfein Viola J. Anterburn, Jr., Esq.* Mrs. Pauline W. Crawford* Dr. Richard K. & Janet Forster Mr. & Mrs. Samuel McLendon* The Brunetti Foundation Mr. David J. Heffernan* Mr. & Mrs. Herbert H. Jacobi Knights Templar Eye Mr. & Mrs. Ural Ataman Judge A. Jay & Eleanor Cristol* Anne Halapin Francis* Foundation, Inc. Dr. Jerry & Rhona Meislik Mr. James Bryan Mr. Allen G. Heintzelman* Lola & Donald* Jacobson Mrs. Veronica Atkins Mr. Gary B. Crouch Charlotte & Morton Frank* John S. & James L. Knight Mellon Private Wealth Auto Team Management Mrs. Lorna S. Heisler Dr. Norman* & Ann Jaffe Foundation Management Mr. Herman Auerbach* Dr. William Culbertson Ms. Louise Freas* Mrs. Blanche S. Buck* Mr. Ingeborg Helfers* Mr.* & Mrs. John C. Jansing Mr. Henry O. Koehler* Mr. & Mrs. Harold Menowitz Mr. Burton August Dr. Victor* & Mary Louise Curtin Dr. Ronald Frenkel/The Meyer & Faye Buchbinder* Anna Prentis Family Foundation Ted* & Carole Hepburn Ms. Anna H. Jennings* Ms. Fay Koenig* The Harold & Sophie David C. Auth, Ph.D., P.E. Jeanne Curtiss* Menowitz Foundation Dr. Helmut & Heide Buettner Muriel S. Freund Mrs. Marjorie T. Herdon Dr. & Mrs. Andrew G. Jessiman Ms. Nancy Komorowski Mr. & Mrs. William Avery Mrs. Jenny Cyker Dr. & Mrs. Mark F. Mergen Elsie Burstein Mr.* & Mrs. Samuel Friedland Mr. & Mrs. Javier Herran Jewish Community Alan & *Marilyn Korest Mr. Richard E. Azar David H. & Betty J. Burrows Judge Irving* & Hazel Cypen Federation of Cleveland Merrill Lynch & Co. Fred & Jane Friedman Lester K. & Mildred Hersch Mrs. Roz Kovens Foundation, Inc. Vernon & Eva Ball Betty M. & David H. Burrows, Jr. Patricia Dahl Jewish Federation of Mr. & Mrs. Irving Fuchs* Ms. Mary Louise Hieber* Omaha Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Robert Kramer Thomas M.* & Sarah V. Mettler Bailey Family Foundation Mr. & Mrs. George Bursak The Eleanor Naylor Dana Charitable Trust Dr. Tadashi & Toshi Fujino Mr. & Mrs. Paul Hills Jewish Guild Healthcare Sharon Kranys Deborah Meyer* Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Baird* Jean J. Busch Mr. & Mrs. Henry Danker Dr. Dwain G. & Patricia Fuller George F. Hilton, M.D.* Alfred L. Johnston Dr. & Mrs. Jan W. Kronish Lena Meyers* Mr. & Mrs. H. Barnhouse Mr. Reg Buxton Ms. Alice L. Davidson* Michael S. Fuller & Jerry L. Lewis Mr.* & Mrs.* Ernest Hochwald Mr. & Mrs. Hyman Joseph* Joseph Kubacka, Jr. The Miami Foundation Richard E. & Mary Lee Bastin Rita Campo James L. Davis Dr. Wayne E. & Helen Fung Bernice Hokin Dr. Eugene E. & Marlene Joyce Lawrence & Marcia Kunken Pauline & George Michel, Jr. Mr. Myron B. Bauer Mr. & Mrs. Hilario F. Candela Mary De Gunzburg Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Gaines Mercedes G. Holey* Ruth B. Kamaiko* Jeffrey C. Kusch Dr. & Mrs. Edward S. Miller Mr. Lang Baumgarten Canon U.S.A., Inc. John & Elizabeth Deinhardt* Mr. & Mrs. Muriel Gammage* Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Hollub Mr. & Mrs. Burton Kahn* Gertrude G. La Londe* Dr. Gordon R. Miller Ms. Paula A. Bebj Robert & Colette N. Cardone Mr. & Mrs. Larry Deitch In honor of Dr. Donald Gass* Mr. Don Horwitz Helene C. Karp Ann W. LaFontaine* Mitchell Wolfson, Sr. Foundation Dr. Carmine & Carol Bedotto Ms. Hazel H. Carlson* Steven Feig/ Delray Lighting, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Martin J. Gelb Mrs. Margaret A. Kassab Landon Family Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Jack Miller Mr. James A. Bell* Mr. & Mrs. Kenny Carmel Dr. & Mrs. Henry Gelender The Kenneth A. Lattman Mrs. Cecile L. Demers* Foundation, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Monroe Milstein Dr. Stuart H. Bender Mr. Robert A. Carnavil Mr. Bertram Milfred Gerson Mr. & Mrs. Ken Denison Mr. A.J.W. Le Bien* Ms. Susanne Mock* Bernie Bercuson* Ms. Joy Carr Mrs. Carole S. Gerstein The Richard & Helen Mrs. Mary J. Leahey* The John M. & Cynthia A. Monter Estate of Louis Berens Thomas J. & Constance Cassady* DeVos Foundation Robert A. Giacin/Community Charitable Foundation In memory of Milton Bergman* Daniel S. Catalfumo Family Mr. Henry T. Diehl* Service Foundation The Gary & Bernice Lebbin Mr. & Mrs. Tom Moran Foundation, Inc. Of Broward County Foundation, Inc. Judy Bergman Virginia P. Dooley* Mr. & Mrs. Herbert N. Morgan Ms. Nancy Cath Ms. Grace M. Gilson* Mr. Max Lebow* Malcolm & Sandra R. Berman Karyn & Stuart Dornfield Joyce Wallace Morgan Sy & Joyce Chadroff Mr. Mario Gimenez* Patricia Lee Mr. Morris Bernhard* Mr. & Mrs. Alexander W. Dreyfoos Frank N. & Deborah Morgenstern Mr. Philip H. Chakeres Drs. Joel Glaser* & Dr. Richard Lee Mrs. Helen B. Bernstein-Fealy Mr. Irving L. Duchan Norman J. Schatz Fund at Ms. Marion F. Mosher* Mr. & Mrs. Alberto Chamorro The Miami Foundation James & Marjorie Leenhouts I. Jack & Elsie Bernstein Dr. Lee R. & Alvina Duffner Ms. Mildred B. Mount* Foundation Mrs. Leona Chanin/ Marcy & GlaxoSmithKline Aleathea V. Leonard* Leona Chanin Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Tully F. Dunlap Florence Green Mufson* Better Vision Institute Ms. Diane Ross Glazer Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Leonard Alvah H. & Wyline P. Mr.* & Mrs. Atwood Dunwody Mrs. Colleen Murphy & Roger E. & Mary L. Birk Chapman Foundation Mr. Irving Goldman* Richard & Kathy Lesser Mr. Paul Skapura Peter & Pamella Dupuis Hanna and Andrew Cummins David* & Susan Bisgeier Steven E. Goldman Mr. William Levenson* John P. Murray Jr. Family Dr. Steve Charles Mary Elizabeth Durant* The Bauer Bisgeier Foundation Mr. Jonathan Chariff Ms. Helen A. Goldsmith* Hanna and Andrew Cummins are passionate advocates for Ruth Levkoff Joseph L. Muscarelle Margaret Edelstein* Foundation, Inc. Harold & Erika Bishins A. Mabis & Jane Chase* Mr. & Mrs. Rick Goldsmith Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. As longtime supporters of the Ms. Gerda Levy The Robert & Gail Edelstein Peter L. Myers Alfreda Blagaich-Smith Dr. Percival & Carolyn Chee Foundation, Inc. Jonathan & Suzanne Gopman Institute, they are enthusiastic voices for Bascom Palmer and the Dr. Mary Lou Lewis & Mr. Jack* Lewis Mr. & Mrs. Anthony J. Myrua Esther Blattner* Mr. & Mrs. Te Chen Mr. Stefan Edlis Dr. Ken Gordon University of Miami. “We are thrilled to be chairing the 2017 Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Liddy Albert H. Nahmad Mr. James F. Blinder Chengdu Kanghong Mr. & Mrs. William J. Edwards Michael S. Gordon Alden Ponds Foundation Naples gala, Eyeing the Future with U. Life in Naples Magazine Mr. & Mrs. Randy Nelson Biotechnology Co. Ltd. Gary & Janet Ellis The Tamra Gould & Howard Dr. & Mrs. Christopher F. Blodi Amster II Philanthropic Fund Mr. Walter Linde Naples Daily News Dr. Renate Chevli Ms. Nancy J. Ellison We share Bascom Palmer’s pride in being the No. 1 eye Ms. Judith Bloom Phyllis & Lee Gorin George L. Lindemann, Jr. Neovista, Inc. Mr. L. Frank Chopin Mr. & Mrs. Robert Elmore* hospital in the country. We want to highlight the Institute’s Morris & *Olga Bluestein Mary M. Graham Mr. Meyer Lipson* Neurotech USA, Inc. Clarity Medical Systems, Inc. The Dorothy Erismann Foundation focus on patient care and leading-edge technology so that it Ms. Jeanne Blumberg* Dr. & Mrs. Robert L. Clark Barbara Greene Mr. Gus Lobenwein* Nidek, Incorporated Mr. & Mrs. Charles Ervin continues to lead the field of ophthalmology for many years Ms. Florence R. Blunden* Dr. & Mrs. Michael Gressel Mr. & Mrs. Richard Lombart Mr. & Mrs. Robert Nolan Dr. S. William Clark, III The Saul & Theresa In memory of Edith June Blyler * Dr. Henry Clayman Esman Foundation Greystone Foundation to come.” Mr. & Mrs. Richard Thomas Lowe Northern Trust Bank of Florida

26 BASCOMPALMER.ORG BASCOM PALMER EYE INSTITUTE 27 The Vision Society The Friend Society

Northern Trust Bank Ms. Janice Revitz Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Schwartz Drs. David & Jean Tse Members of the Friend Society support Bascom Palmer’s mission to ease the burden of eye disease in adults West Florida Region J. Walter* & Phyllis H. Rex Dr. Berthold E. Schwarz* Dr. David N. & Lynda Tucker and children. Friends have donated $5,000 - $9,999. Novartis Oliver A. Reynolds* Dr. Ronald L. Seeley Mrs. Helen Uchitel* Novartis Farmaceutica, S.A. De C. Guy B. Rhoton Senville Foundation United Jewish Community Novartis Pharma Logistics Inc. of Broward County Mrs. Marion Rice* Sequenom Center for Louis W. Abrons* Dr. David R. DeMartini Drs. Karl R. Olsen & Molecular Medicine Univision-Media Vista Group Martha E. Hildebrandt Louis Richards Dr. Raymond Sever Mrs. Harry Uttal* Alice E. Adams* Ms. Phyllis Palmer Dirkes William & Joyce O’Meara Mr. & Mrs. Craig Rickert The Peter Jay Sharp Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Bharat Vakil Aerie Pharmaceuticals Dompe SpA Ophthotech Corporation Helen Rider* Jay B. Shapiro, Esq. Valeant Pharmaceuticals Dr. Osama Ibrahim Welcome to our New Society Members Optovue, Inc. Rifkin Family Foundation International, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Aaron J. Edelstein Norton Society Vision Society Mr. Abraham Shaulson/ Sayed Ahmed Oraya Therapeutics, Inc. Gussie Robbins Botanical Trust Mr. & Mrs. William L. Van Alen The Eliasberg Family The Edward D. & Janet K. Roger E. & Mary L. Birk Mr.* & Mrs. Mario Amiguet Dr. Robert & Barbara Osher Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Robinson Doris Shell Kent-Lucas Foundation Foundation, Inc. Robson Foundation The Shepard Broad Mr. Jose O. Padron William & Nancy Rollnick Morris Shiveck & Lois Russell Mr. Henry Van Milligan* Mr. Daniel P. Anderson Mr. & Mrs. Gary P. Ellis Foundation Padron Family Foundation, Inc. Gilbert J. Rose, M.D. Dr. & Mrs. Harry Shpiner* Dr. & Mrs. Mylan Van Newkirk Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Fidanque, Jr. Luminary Society Life in Naples Ms. Leslie Rose Richard G. Shugarman, M.D. Abbott Medical Optics, Inc. Palm Healthcare FoundationMrs. Vista Building Maintenance Mrs. Penny Antonini Marc Fishman, M.D. Dr. Michael S. Gordon Helen E. Palmer* Jerry Rosenbaum, M.D. Mrs. Adele Siegel Service, Inc. Usha & Monte Ahuja Mr. & Mrs. Gene Apruzzi Mrs. Brenda A. Fisher Greystone Foundation Ms. Phyllis Palmer Dirkes Kenneth Rosenberg Foundation Philip T. Siegel, DDS Harry Webster Walker* Dr.*& Mrs. Harvey J. Crocker Gary R. Wallace Mr. & Mrs. William Kassling PanOptica, Inc. Bernis & *Richard Rosenbloom Dr. David W. Sime Aquesys, Inc. Mr. Alexander Forster Alan & Marilyn* Korest Ms. Joan Goldstein Parker Dr. Steven I. & Lisa Rosenfeld Mr. William Simon Dr. Wilson K. & Karen Wallace Dr. & Mrs. Roberto Arguello Eva H. Forsyth Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Liddy The Payne Fund In honor of Philip J. Rosenfeld Dr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Singer Dr. John D. & Mrs. Josephine Wang Mr. & Mrs. Albert Nahmad from a grateful patient Mr. & Mrs. John E. Aurelius The Mary Alice Fortin Founder Society Bernard S.* & Marjorie D. Peck Sirion Therapeutics, Inc. Ms. Xiaojin Wang Foundation, Inc. Francis A. Anania Irvin Saltzman Family Mr. & Mrs. Barry P. Rosenthal Ms. Nancy Palmer Wardropper Mr. & Mrs. Ronnie Bailey Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Pedone Ms. Emma R. Siskind* Martin J. Fox Foundation, Inc. The Rosenstiel Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Lee Barchan Parker and Miles Collier Norma K. Perdue* Ms. Theresa M. Slater* Mr. & Mrs. Edward G. Watkins Irvin & Robin Saltzman Ms. Nancy Ross Mr. Morton Frank David A. Collins Dr. David Perlberg* Eunice Sloan Waterside Shops Helene C. Barnett Matthew Roth Dahlawi Family J. Kenneth & Sandra Tate Helen Perlberg* Joan Kennedy Slocum Mr. & Mrs. J. Williams Weeks Sylvia Fried* Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Roth Lowry M. & Diana M. Bell Mr. Joseph Dieppa Mary Jane Perlberg* The Honorable* & Mrs. The Weiler Foundation- Mr. Glenn H. Friedt, Jr. Ronnie Roth David S. Smith Bartlett Burnap Dr. Leonard Berg Mr. & Mrs. Bruce L. Everette For more information, Mr. Stanley Perlmeter Mr. & Mrs. Fritz C. Friday Justin Rothberg/Eyes Ahead Ms. Lesly S. Smith/ Fortin Ms. Marian Weisman* Mr. & Mrs. Bruce J. Bergman Dr. & Mrs. Donald Golden please contact the Mrs. Joseph Pesenti Foundation of Florida K.B.* & Edna Weissman David & Janet Gable Mr. & Mrs. Bryan Rothfuss* Malcolm & Sandra R. Berman development office at Ms. Margaret C. Peyton Mrs. Bertha P. Smolian* Elaine Grossefeld Spero Mrs. Rhoda Rubin Mr. & Mrs. Jack F. Welch Don C. Gardiner 305-326-6190. Philios Foundation, Inc. Bioptigen, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Alfredo Gutierrez Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Rudnick* Ms. Madeline Solberg* Arthur & Gullan Wellman/ Mr. & Mrs. Martin J. Gelb Ms. Sybil A. Pickett* Morris Sosnow* Medical Research Trust Curtis & Patricia Blake Mr. & Mrs. Lee F. Hager Mr. & Mrs. Stanley M. Rumbough, Jr. Listing represents cumulative giving Mr. Julius Edward Pierce* Elmor* & Anna Spector Enid & Jerry Weygandt Foundation Mr. Philips B. Gilbert Ms. Lela S. Rumill* The Salah Foundation June 1, 2015 - May 31, 2016 Mr.* & Mrs. Richard C. Pietrafesa Ms. Julia Wiest* Louise Runnells Leslie W. Spero Mr. Ernest Bogen Mrs. Marilyn Girsh The Dennis Turner & Wallace Mr. & Mrs. Frank T. Pilotte Wikstrom Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Alvin Rush Mr. & Mrs. Peter Spillis Mr. & Mrs. William M. Boyer Michael Goldman Cook Families Mrs. Beatrice Polevoy Dr. Thomas J. Stafford Nina J. Williams, Esq.* Rush Family Charitable Trust Mr. & Mrs. John J. Brunetti Dr. & Mrs. Pascal J. Goldschmidt Mr. & Mrs. J. Pollio Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Eugene B. Willner Kathryn J. Rybovich J. Harold Stanley, M.D. Pollio Family Foundation, Inc. Wilmington Trust Mr. & Mrs. J. Gary Burkhead Mr. & Mrs. Paul R. Gordon Mr. Jacob & Shari Safra Mrs. Corinne H. Starlight* Mr. Don Horwitz Mr. & Mrs. Daniel H. Krivit Dr. & Mrs. Irwin Potash Mr. & Mrs. Don Winer Albert* & Carolyn Sakolsky Mr. & Mrs. Albert Staton Mr. & Mrs. Donald W. Campbell Illa Gotlib Dr. Andrew J.W. Huang Dr. Arnold J. Kroll Potentia Pharmaceuticals Bernard Sternlight* Jack & Maxine Wishart Mrs. Marilyn S. Cahn Mr. & Mrs. Morton R. Goudiss Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Saltzman Charitable D. Trust Mr. H. Scott Huizenga Dr. & Mrs. Stephen M. Kulvin Ms. Gertrude Piotrkiewicz* Irvin Saltzman Family Madeliene B. Sternlight* -Lisa W. Chaffin & Family- Canon Solutions America Nancy Green Huizenga Family Foundation Mr. & Mrs. John Lance Mr. Frank H. Poe* Foundation, Inc. Mr.* & Mrs. Charles T. Stewart Mr. & Mrs. Marshall Wishnack Mrs. Beatrice Polevoy Mr. & Mrs. Philip Samet S.J. Carter The Walter & Christina Ellen Hunersen* Mr. Antonio Lastra Rivera Fredric & Catherine Stinson Anne Wolfers Revocable Trust Griffith oundation,F Inc. Tyna D. Carter Ms. Zwia Pollen* Sanbio, Inc. Ms. Claire J. Stocking Erving & Joyce Wolf Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Herbert H. Jacobi Mr. & Mrs. David P. Lauer Mr. & Mrs. J. Pollio Jr. Dr. & Mrs. Joel Sandberg Julio Grosfeld Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. Stone Zelma S. & Henry E. Wolff* Mrs. Mercedes Q. Cassidy* Sulayman E. Jallow, M.D., P.A. David J. Lavender Pollio Family Foundation, Inc. Mrs. Irene Sands* Frank Strick Foundation, Inc. William C. Haas Amy Wollowick Harvey R. Chaplin Betty P. Jarrell Brandon Worldster Lee, M.D. The Lois Pope LIFE Foundation Mrs. Nelson P. Sanford* Mr. & Mrs. Harry Sugarman Norman Woodlief, M.D. O. Bruce Hadden John B. Christie Dr. Karen M. Joos Dr. Sao B. Lee Sir Edward & *Lady Santen Incorporated Dr. & Mrs. Gary L. Sullivan Mrs. Sara Hopkins Woodruff* Eduard Haefliger Anna Lee Porter Dr. Elaine L. Chuang Santen Holdings Suram Trading Corporation Mr. & Mrs. Morton Kalin Mrs. Tova Leidesdorf Potentia Pharmaceuticals WPBT2 Claire E. Hager Mr. & Mrs. Ben Sarnoff* Ms. Sophia Talazko Mr. & Mrs. Allen Wyett Mr. & Mrs. George Cloutier Mr. George A. Karam Drs. John T. Lind & Dr. James O. Powell Jamal A. Hakim Ms. Madelyn Savarick Drs. Myron & Monica Tanenbaum Mr. Russell A. Clusman Claudia I. Vidal Mrs. Dorothy Preefer* Enid & Jerry Weygandt Kobi Karp Architecture & John & Heloine Savoir Mr. & Mrs. H. Tanner James Haley Prevent Blindness Florida Jerome A. Yavitz Charitable Mr. E. Craig Coats, Jr. Interior Design, Inc. Jack L. Liggett Ms. Helen L. Schacht Theodore & Alice Tarone Foundation, Inc. Mrs. Diane T. Halpryn Mr. & Mrs. John Pulling Stephen H. Cypen, President Coats Family Foundation, Inc. Irving D. Karpas Mr. & Mrs. Peter B. Lilly Max & Evelyn Schacknow Mr. & Mrs. Orlando Teruzzi* Mrs. Harriet C. Halpryn Mr, Patrick Putzi Foundation, Inc. The Harry & Rose S. John A. Costin Dr. Louis Kasner Dr. Isaiah A. & Marilyn M. Litvak Stanley & Joni Tate Zaifert Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Leroy B. Raffel Mrs. Rosalind Schaffer* Mr. & Mrs. Alan B. Harris J. Kenneth & Sandra Tate Dr. Harvey Zalaznick Henry T. & Margarita Courtney Josephine W. Kenin Dr. Malcolm N. Luxenberg Ms. Jean B. Rand* Schepens International Society Barry N. Heimlich Mrs. Carolyn C. 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28 BASCOMPALMER.ORG BASCOM PALMER EYE INSTITUTE 29 The Henry E. Haller Patrick Neal & Associates Jr. Foundation Nidek, Incorporated. Save The Eye: The Friend Society of Dr. & Mrs. Maximo Handel Mr. James E. Niederhofer A Thank You to Bascom Palmer Mr. John W. Harris Mr. Michael W. Oliveri & Mr. & Mrs. James Harvey Mrs. Patricia A. McConnell Society One Thousand Mr. James N. Hauslein Dr. & Mrs. John C. Olson Dear Bascom Palmer, Dr. Thomas J. Heigle Ophthalmic Partners of Florida, P.A. I owe my life to the doctors who have given me the opportunity to Denise Heinemann, RN, DrPH fight this fight. In particular, Dr. David Tse – the doctor from Bascom Mr. & Mrs. Allen Meetze Dr. Osama Ibrahim Sayed Ahmed This society recognizes donors who invest in healthy Mr. Raul Ortiz Fajardo Hennion & Walsh Inc. Palmer Eye Institute who removed my eye. Gail K. Melhado Dr. & Mrs. Zbigniew Scheller Palmetto Ford Truck Sales Inc. vision by helping Bascom Palmer realize an extensive Mr. & Mrs. Richard Hirsch I wear a patch over my left eye. For a long time, it was a reminder Dr. & Mrs. Donald K. Miller Mrs. Shirlee Schiller Mr. & Mrs. William G. Pannill Doris & Martin Hoffman of what I had been through. Now, it’s a reminder of what I can Peter E. Miller Anne T. Shafer range of sight-saving programs. Donors whose annual Family Foundation, Inc. Ms. Eleanor Pashelinsky accomplish – and what I want my legacy to be. Richard D. Hoffman Ms. Ursula Peckerman Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Mr. & Mrs. Michael gifts of $1,000-$4,999 were received between June 1, Eleven years ago, my family and friends knew that something F. Shanahan, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Alan Horton Philips Electronics Charlotte C. Morgan 2015 and May 31, 2016 are listed below. wasn’t right. My left eye was drooping. If it wasn’t for them forcing Shanahan Family Foundation Mr. Frank Pinto Moria, Inc. Mr. James W. Hovey me to see a doctor, I wouldn’t be here today. H. Allan Shore Stephen & Patricia Pistner H. B. Morley Mr. Dan I. Abrams Ms. Maude Cook Mr. Marshall Ives & Mrs. I was diagnosed with a very rare form of cancer called lacrimal Joan Sapeastein Mr. Harvey L. Poppel Jacqueline Simkin Dr. Gary W. Abrams Ms. Elaine L. Cooney gland adenoid cystic carcinoma. I was lucky enough to become Irving Morris Mr. & Mrs. James C. Jacobs Leon Simon Mr. & Mrs. Roy K. Plum Marcus Muallem, M.D. Mr. Rafael Acosta Dr. George Corrent a patient of Dr. David Tse and Dr. Pasquale Benedetto at the Mr. & Mrs. Donald Jacobson Mr. & Mrs. Lance Primis Dr. Jack O. Sipperley Mrs. Minok Lee Allen J. Crew (New York) University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in Miami, Florida. I Isaac Muhtar Mr. Morton Kalin Dr. Virgil E. Sklar Marjorie Prolman Trust was only the 14th patient they had encountered with this type of Mr. Lawrence Mullen Mr. Larry L. Angelosante Alan H. Cummings Foundation Mr. Daniel R. Kanell Raymond James & Associates, Inc. Dawn Smyth Anonymous Mrs. Patricia A. Daniel cancer, and was told that in order to survive, my eye would have to Alvin Nosnick* Ms. Jorie Butler Kent Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey J. Reisner Dr. Frank A. Spellman Elizabeth Arden, Inc. Mr. Gerard De Gunzburg be removed. It was shocking. Ben Okun Ms. Marsha J. Kent Mrs. Esta B. Ress The truth is … I was really lost. But you learn that you have to Charles E. Springer Associated Jewish Mr. Ron Davidson Mr. & *Mrs. Sidney Packer Charities of Baltimore Mr. & Mrs. Michael Klebanoff Dr. & Mrs. Michael G. Reynolds make the best of what you’re given. Losing the eye saved me from Louise Springer Dr. Richard A. Dube Paul S. Pariser Ms. Louise Austin Mrs. Heidi Klein Dr. Preston P. Richmond death. When I realized that – and it took me a long time to realize Mr. & Mrs. Seymour Stall Ms. Linda Durrance Mr. & Mrs. Jim Partridge Mr. Robert Maurice Baer Dr. James M. Klein Mr. Andres Rivero how blessed and fortunate I was – that’s when it became part of my Mr. & Mrs. Roger A. Starner Dr. & Mrs. E. John Eberhard Gerardo M. Perez Mr. William P. Baer Mr. & Mrs. Sidney Kohl Mr. & Mrs. Ennio D. Rocchini normal life. I got to live again. If I didn’t have it removed, I would Mrs. Terry L. Ebert-Mendoza Dr. William R. Stiles Dr. James Banta Maurice H. Laszlo, M.D. Dr. Robert H. Rosa have been dead in about two years. There was no other option. Warren A. Peterson Dr. & Mrs. Charles W.G. Eifrig Franz T. Stone Captain Jack A. Bartow Mr. Albert F. Laub James A. Ruppe Foundation Earlier this year, Dr. Tse told me his dream is to make realistic Ogden M. Phipps Ambassador Edward E. Elson Mr. Robert A. Stone Dr. & Mrs. Renzo Basili Mr. & Mrs. Richard Lawson Col. Robert W. Rust and affordable prostheses through the use of a 3D printer. This Carlos Planas Mr. & Mrs. David Ertel Iona F. Sussman Carlos A. Batlle, Esq. Mr. & Mrs. Richard Leben Mr. & Mrs. Don A. Salyer printer could be used all over the world for people who could not Edwin Pope Mr. J. Douglas Esson Mr. Antonio J. Tambone Mr. Bruce B. Lederman afford a prosthetic eye, or for people who don’t have insurance to Dr. & Mrs. Donald G. Puro Dr. Lisa R. Battat Mrs. Enery Samlut Michael & Annie cover this type of expense. Mr. Steven B. Tanger Dr. Samuel Berkowitz Falk Foundation Bradford William Lee, M.D. The Scharlin Family Foundation Quark Pharmaceuticals, Inc. I knew I had to thank him for saving my life, and I came up with Mr. Saul Tawil Mr. Howard Bernick Fidelity Corporate Services Ms. Alice Levee Dr. & Mrs. Stephen Schwartz Mrs. Paula Rebak Mr. Nisso Levy the idea of “Save The Eye (STE),” which uses the three letters of his Tearscience, Inc. Mrs. Maxine Bernstein/ Dr. & Mrs. Abraham S. Fischler Dr. & Mrs. Zbigniew Scheller Al Rivera, M.D. Howard & Maxine Bernstein last name. Now, it’s playing out – and it’s how I envisioned it. Elizabeth Fout & Carlos Caraza Mrs. Bernice Levinson John J. Schoendorf & Robert E. Thompson Family Foundation Lourdes M. Rivera, PhD Dr. Thomas J. Liesegang Debra Durant My dream is to get 50,000 people to give $10 each to cover the Wesley & Nikolee Thompson Mr. & Mrs. Arnold Fleisig Mr. Nestor Rivera Mr. & Mrs. David Bigelow Mr. & Mrs. Donald Scott cost of the printer and also the staff to operate it. I want my legacy Mr. & Mrs. Roger Flynn Dr. Robert W. Lingua James S. Tiedeman Mr. & Mrs. Mark Ward Bitz to be to fulfill Dr. Tse’s dream – which is now my dream – and Robinson Entertainment LLC Mr. & Mrs. Pascual Loffreno Bruce/Cynthia Sherman Char FD Ms. Raksha Urs Mrs. Joyce Froot help people all over the world who probably would never get this Mr. & Mrs. Humberto E. Robles Ms. Elizabeth A. Bradley Concetta DeSimone Silver* Ms. Elizabeth A. Fuchs David & Elizabeth Pedro A. Villoldo Mr. & Mrs. Sterling Brinkley opportunity. That would mean so much to me. J. Nielsen Rogers Long Foundation Joan K. Slocum Foundation Dr. Anna Galanopoulos I’ve learned that this is what it’s all about; to give back, it feels so Wally Findlay Galleries Ambassador Nancy Brinker Mr. Lewis Lubitz Mr. & Mrs. Urban E. Smith Jules M. Romfh Ms. Anna T. Gary International, Inc. Ms. Sherna Brody Ms. Jacqueline Malloy cool. It’s the coolest thing I’ve ever experienced. Mr. Leslie Rose Mr. James R. Borynack & Stanley H. Spieler Gregory & Carol Georgieff This is a labor of love for me. I’m truly blessed to Mr. Adolfo Zaralegui Dr. & Mrs. Donald Budenz In Memory of Barbara Marks Mr. Stanley Star Dr. & Mrs. Philip J. Rosenfeld Gettel Family Foundation still be around. Roberto Warman, M.D. Ms. Ann K. Burchenal Joseph Thomas Wilson Mr. & Mrs. Peter Strand Mr. & Mrs. Walter Ross Mrs. Mary Gettel Guyer McCaughey* – Rick Arkush, Miami, Florida WaveTec Vision Mr. Peter Burgess Dr. & Mrs. Robert K. Sutton Mr. & Mrs. Seymour Roth Glaukos Corporation Mr. David Call Mr. & Mrs. Sean McGould Enid & Jerry Weygandt Dr. Homayoun Tabendeh Mr. Adam Gogola Mr. & Mrs. Walter H. Ms. Lurana Campanaro Ms. Greta McLaney If you would like to support the “Save the Eye Rubin/ Walter & Lucille Erving & Joyce Wolf Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Donald Taylor Dr. David Goldman Dr. Lee McLean Rubin Foundation, Inc. Sol & Herminia Cantor Project,” please contact the development office at Dr. & Mrs. David L. Yarian Mr. & Mrs. Harold R. Teltser Foundation Mr. Richard Goldstein Mr. & Mrs. James M. McNamara (305) 326-6190 or visit bascompalmer.org/giving June O. Rudolph Martin L. Thomley, M.D. Mrs. Beverly White Yeager Mr. & Mrs. Michael Carpenter Ms. Patsy Gomez Merz Pharmaceuticals Robert W. Rust Mr. Donald V. Thompson Mrs. Patricia A. Zagelmeyer Honorable Paul L. & Trudy Cejas Mrs. Maria L. Gonzalez Celia Messinger* Jane B. Rutenberg Diana S. & Grant Thornbrough Mr. & Mrs. Sheppard W. Zinovoy Dr. Rolando Chanis Dean Goodman-Digity MetroBank SA Sheelah M. Ryan Companies Mr. & Mrs. Ted Tiemeyer Mr. & Mrs. Harvey R. Chaplin Dr. Frank Metzger United Jewish Community Dr. & Mrs. William J. Whelan Ruben F. Salinas Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Goray Dr. Donald H. Tingley of Broward County *In loving memory Arthur B. Choate, Esq. Ms. Catherine C. Miller Mr. & Mrs. Jack Wiadro Ms. Jane R. Grace Mr. Norman Tomlinson Univison-Media Vista Group Norman Sanders Donations listed as of May 31, 2016 Mr. & Mrs. Gabriel J. Choquette Mr. Jerome W. Moff Wiseheart Foundation, Inc. Dr. Martin Greenberg Mr. William A. Torrey Mr. & Mrs. Albin Varoski Sanofl -Fovea Mr. & Mrs. James Cleaver Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Moffatt Dr. & Mrs. M. Worman Mr. Michael L. Greenberg Mr. James Trost Mr. & Mrs. Abby Vicencio Ms. Sharon M. Saraniti Mr. & Mrs. George A. Cohon Dr. Jeffrey K. Moore Xcovery Vision Tyrogenex, Inc Mr. Samuel Gurevich Mr. Robert S. Troth/The Waltman & Cohen Mr. Garret E. Cole Naples Florida Weekly & Dr. Sarah Wellik Howard & Troth Family Fund Mrs. Karen Watkins *In loving memory Community Foundation NBT Enterprises Mr. & Mrs. Jerome Tuck of Collier County Mr. & Mrs. Alfredo Gutierrez Mr. & Mrs. Steve Weiner

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Mr.* & Mrs. Carl Bernard Apfel Christine Johnson David & Mary Moliver Eunice Sloan Capt. Eugene K.* & In honor of Dr. Benjamin Mr.* & Mrs. Delos G. Morton Ambassador* & Mrs. Muriel M. Auerbach M. Kaufman Mrs. Mildred B. Mount David S. Smith Mr. & Mrs. Sam Bamieh Ms. Laurel Kaufman Linton F. Murdock Drs. David* & Maureen Smith Dr.* & Mrs. William J. Barrison, Jr. Thomas N.* & Patricia R. Kearns Frederic S. & Christine George B. Smith* Lillian C. Batchelor* Mr. & Mrs. Henry Kessler B. Nusbaum Mrs. Jean G. Smith Lang Baumgarten Ruth & Arthur Kleindienst Annette Paris* Mr. & Mrs. Harry Sugarman Alfreda Blagaich-Smith Mr. & *Mrs. Marvin Krantz Theodore & Genevieve Pelikan William J. Thode III John E. Blair Joseph Kubacka Sr.* Mrs. Joseph A. Pesenti John R.* & Anita Timmel Mrs. Michele R. Bowman Mr.* & Mrs. Richard L. Larimore Patricia H. & Leo H. Phillips, Jr. Kenneth Trumbull Mr. & Mrs. William M. Boyer Aleathea V. Leonard* Mrs. Geraldine E. Phipps Heather E. Traendly* Charles W. Brand Ronald & Alicia Lepke Mr. Romeo Pompilio Vickie Dodds & Bud Urban Marty B. Bruder Henri & Flore Lesieur Foundation Lillian Redlich* Elsie & Tolly Vinik* In loving memory of Mrs. William Levine Fred A. Reisman Dr. Wilson K. Wallace Mom Lillian M. Bruder Herman & Millicent Levinson* Adolph & Ella Rosenthal* Charles H. & Elsie Robert Buck* Dr.* & Mrs. Warren Lindau Rhoda Rubin C. Warwick, III* Mildred G. Burrows* Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Lipps Eliza Phillips Ruden* Caroline Weiss Willard C. Butcher* Bessie Jackson Lunn* Dr.* & Mrs. Irving Rutkin Lena Wershaw* M. Louise Cason, MD Mr. & Mrs. William Maurer* Beatrice & William Sahm* Richard G. West Mrs. Phyllis W. Celestino* Joseph Thomas Wilson Barbara & Herbert E. Saks Mr. & Mrs. T. Jack White Mr.* & Mrs. William H. Cochrane McCaughey* Helen Scrimgeour* Mr. Edward Wilcox Samuel I. Cohen* Lorraine T. Meyer Samuel Seitlin* Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Winter Cecile L. & Norman E. Demers* Gordon R. Miller, M.D. Mr. & Mrs. Joseph M. Shore Mr. & Mrs. Fred Zorovich Mrs. Otto E. Dreikorn H. Jack & Evelyn B. Miller Mr. Barton Sklansky Mr.* Eric Feiler Carleton* & Ruth H. Mitchell *In loving memory Mr.* & Mrs. David Fenton The Fewell Family Iris Apfel may have just celebrated her 95th Neil* & Celia Finn birthday, but the style icon shows no sign of Mr. & Mrs. Leo Fleur slowing down. Whether it’s the recent launch Glenn H. Friedt, Jr. of a new fashion line, starring in a documen- Mrs. Bernard D. Glaser tary, or designing a unique line of eye frames, Mr. & Mrs. Jack Glass* Iris is a force to be reckoned with. Along with Barbara U. Greene the tremendous impact she has made in the Myron & Gladys Greentree* fashion industry, Iris is also a champion for Mr. & Mrs. Jack Grossett* The Votes are in. Bascom Palmer Ranked #1 for the 15th time. Jane & Gene Guttman* philanthropy. Iris and her late husband, Carl, along with Iris’s late mother, Sadye Barrel, Harold & Josephine Hadley U.S. & In their annual survey ranking America's best hospitals, News World Report once Herman Haimovici, M.D.* have been supporters and special friends of again ranked Bascom Palmer Eye Institute the nation's best in ophthalmology. It's the 15th Sue H. Halpern Bascom Palmer Eye Institute for more than time America's leading ophthalmologists have recognized Bascom Palmer, part of UHealth, Doris Hart four decades. In 1993, the family established Mr.* & Mrs. Abraham Hases The Barrel/Apfel Annuity Trust Fund to benefit the University of Miami Health System as the best in the country for eye research, education Mr. & Mrs. C. Earl Haymond Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. and patient care. To us, there's no greater testament to our talented doctors, researchers staff. Mickey Hayes* and dedicated To schedule an appointment or learn more, please call 1-800·329-7000. Elizabeth T. Heim & Margaret The generosity of Iris Apfel enables Bascom L. Rigby Memorial Fund* Palmer physicians and scientists to continue Mr. & Mrs. John Henry their work in assuring that more people con- Audrey M. Hickman* tinue to see and witness the beauty around Mr. & Mrs. Maxwell them. Her support is a tribute to her family’s H. Honsinger lifelong work in the appreciation of beauty and Mr. & Mrs. William Humcke a shining example of their generous wish to Mr.* & Mrs. David Jacobson Dr. Eduardo Alfonso with Iris and Carl Apfel at share it with others. Miami Palm Beach Gardens Naples Plantation Coral Gables Bill E. Johnson* Bascom Palmer’s Evening of Vision Gala, 2013. bascom palrner.org

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