Cornea Society announces Castroviejo Medal award winner

Alan Sugar, MD, professor of ophthalmology and visual sciences at the University of Michigan’s Kellogg Eye Center, has been awarded the Cornea Society’s Castroviejo Medal, according to a press release.

The Castroviejo Medal, the society’s highest honor, is given each year to a member of the ophthalmic community who has made significant contributions to the field of cornea and anterior segment surgery.

Sugar is involved in research on corneal transplantations, genetic features of Fuchs’ dystrophy and new dry eye treatments. He also works with the Eye Bank Association of America and Eversight, is co-chair of the Institutional Review Board and formerly served as president of the Cornea Society, according to the release.

“Dr. Sugar has pioneered research into every phase of corneal transplantation. His work has encompassed a dedication to eye banking, earning him the Paton Award, refining the art and practice of corneal transplantation and finally in playing a leading role in corneal transplantation outcomes research,” Elmer Tu, MD, president of the Cornea Society, said in the release.

Editor's note: This article has been updated to change the name of Michigan Eye Bank to Eversight.