home view cart Nutritional Support For Healthy Eyes Call Toll-Free (800) 688-6815   Scientific Advisory Board Biosyntrx Scientific Advisory Board   Paul Sternberg, Jr., M.D. Professor and Chief of Ophthalmology at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. He is a respected vitreoretinal specialist with recognized expertise in age-related macula degeneration, retinopathy of prematurity and ocular trauma. Dr. Sternberg has made major contributions to the understanding of the pathogenesis of age-related macular degeneration, studying the role of oxidative stress in retinal pigment epithelial cell death and the protective effect of antioxidant systems. His numerous awards, include the Lew Wasserman Award of Merit from Research to Prevent Blindness and the Senior Honor Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He currently serves as Secretary of Communications for the American Academy of Ophthalmology and serves on the Board of Scientific Counselors for the National Eye Institute.     Roger F. Steinert, M.D. Co-chair and Professor of Ophthalmology, University of California, Irvine. Dr. Steinert is known worldwide for his expertise in cataract, refractive and corneal surgery. He lectures extensively in the U.S. and abroad and has been visiting Professor at numerous academic and eye care institutions. His textbook, "Cataract Surgery", is acclaimed as the definitive reference for surgical technique and management of complications. Dr. Steinert is a Fellow, and serves as an Examiner for the American Board of Ophthalmology. He also serves on the Editorial Boards of four major journals: Ophthalmology, The Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, The Journal of Refractive Surgery, and Ophthalmic Surgery and Lasers. He is currently president of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.     Stephen G. Slade, MD Clinical Faculty, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Texas Medical School, Houston. Dr. Slade has served as Co-Medical Director of TLC, The Laser Center, Medical Director of Project ORBIS, and Chair of the Refractive Surgery Section of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. He is a two-time recipient of the China Service Medal, presented by the Ministry of Health of the Peoples Republic of China for service in fighting blindness, and has been given the American Academy of Ophthalmolgy Honor Award. One of the leading laser surgeons in America, Dr. Slade has been named by his peers one of the Best Doctors in America in recognition of his teaching and clinical research.     Robert H. Osher, MD Professor of Ophthalmology at the College of Medicine of the University of Cincinnati and Medical Director Emeritus of the Cincinnati Eye Institute. His lectures have been presented to medical societies in more than 35 countries and he has co-authored several textbooks in his subspecialty. He serves as editor of the Video Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the Video Textbook of Viscosurgery, and International Advances in Phacoemulsification. He has served on the executive committee of the Outpatient Surgery Society and is the international editor of the Brazilian journal FOCO.     Randall J. Olson, MD John A. Moran Presidential Chair and Chair of the Department Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Utah School of Medicine in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Olson specializes in corneal and external eye diseases and anterior segment disorders. His Department, known far and wide for its retinal physiology and basic genetics research, has been a leading force in the understanding of complications associated with intraocular lenses and is recognized internationally for this research. Research studies performed by Dr. Olson and his colleagues at the Moran Eye Center in Salt Lake City have led to technical advances in corneal surgery, phacoemulsification and small incision cataract surgery. Named four times to "Best Doctors in America," he was recently selected as one of the fifteen top experts in the field of cataract surgery in the United States in a survey of his peers conducted by Ophthalmology Times Magazine. As of today, he is the author of more than 200 professional publications.     Marguerite B. McDonald, MD Private practice: Ophthalmology Consultants of Long Island, New York. Dr. McDonald has served as Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana, and Chief Medical Editor, Eye World Magazine. She is a Board Member, Women in Ophthalmology and President, Association of Women Eye Surgeons. She has served as member of the Board of Directors of the Pan American Association of Ophthalmology, and Member, Long Range Planning Committee, American Academy of Ophthalmology. She is Past President of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.     Richard Lindstrom, MD Professor of Ophthalmology, University of Minnesota; Medical Director, Phillips Eye Institute Center for Teaching & Research, a state of the art ophthalmic research and surgical skills education facility. Managing partner in Minnesota Eye Consultants and an attending surgeon at the Phillips Eye Institute and Minnesota Eye and Laser Surgery Center in Minneapolis. He also serves as an Associate Director of the Minnesota Lions Eye Bank. He is Medical Director of Laser Vision Centers, Inc. He is current President of the International Refractive Surgery Club (IRSC) and President Elect of the International Intraocular Implant Club (IIIC).     Jack Holladay, MD Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He specializes in refractive surgery, which includes LASIK, laser vision correction, and PRK. He has been the recipient of numerous honors for his excellence in teaching in universities and eye societies around the world. Dr. Holladay serves on the editorial boards of several of the leading publications in ophthalmology and has been acknowledged as one of the "Best Doctors in America", and Inside Houston Magazine named him one of the "Top Doctors in Houston. He has written over 96 scientific articles, 30 book chapters, and authored or edited 5 books. Because of his service to the American Academy of Ophthalmology and his teaching contributions at its annual meetings, he received its Honor Award in 1985, and recently, the AAO Lifetime Achievement Award. He is also the recipient of the Distinguished Service Award from the Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration for his service on the FDA Ophthalmic Device Panel.     I. Howard Fine, MD Past President, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS). Dr. Fine has held local, state, and national leadership positions within organized medicine and ophthalmology, and is Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, and a co-founder of the Oregon Eye Surgery Center. Dr. Fine is among the cataract surgeons listed in all editions of The Best Doctors in America, and the first edition of Marquis' Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare.     Alejandro Espaillat, MD Chief of Ophthalmology, Cedars Medical Center Miami, Florida. Dr Espaillat has completed residencies in both Ophthalmology and Internal Medicine. He was a Research Fellow and Clinical Fellow in Diabetic Eye Disease and Medical Retina at Harvard University School of Medicine, as well as a Harvard Research Fellow in Ophthalmic Molecular Immunology. He has been a Voluntary Assistant Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology at the University of Miami School of Medicine, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, since 2002.     Jerre Freeman, MD President, American Board of Eye Surgery; He has served as Visiting Professor in Ophthalmology in Universities in Zaire, South Africa, Mexico, India and China. He founded Eagle Vision Company, the manufacturer of the Freeman Punctum Plugs, and was founder of the World Cataract Foundation, and Founder and Director of the Memphis Eye and Cataract Associates, Laser and Surgery Center (MECA), and is Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN.     Darrell P. Williams, MD Medical Director of Trinity Regional Eye Care Williams Center. Dr. Williams established The Williams Medical Eye Center in 1984 which specializes in cataract and laser vision correction. His practice has grown to include comprehensive medical and surgical eye care services. He received his M.D. from Vanderbilt University of Wisconsin-Milkaukee and is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine, Gran Forks. Dr. Williams is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology/International Society of Refractive Surgeons.     Larry Alexander, OD, FAAO Larry Alexander, OD, graduated from the Indiana University School of Optometry, served in the U.S. Navy and spent many years on the faculty of the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry, where he taught ocular disease, participated in private practice, served as chief of ocular disease service and performed clinical research. Dr. Alexander has a long history of contributing to optometric literature and lectures extensively. His textbook, Primary Care of the Posterior Segment serves as the ocular disease textbook in the majority of schools of optometry in the United States, Canada and English-speaking countries throughout the world.     Jeffrey R. Anshel, OD, FAAO Author, practitioner, consultant, Dr. Anshel is recognized internationally as a teacher, writer, and lecturer in natural medicine, an independent consultant to industry and a highly respected thought leader in vision science. A member of the American Optometric Association, former Assistant Professor, Southern California College of Optometry and a member of the American Society of Safety Engineers. A former US Navy optometrist, he has been in the private practice of optometry since 1975. He has authored a number of scientific papers in the area of nutritional science, and is the author of several books on health and nutrition, including Smart Medicine For Your Eyes. Dr. Anshel is in private practice with the Poinsettia Vision Center in Carlsbad, California.     Hal Bohlman, OD, FAAO Retired Army Reserves, Department of Veterans Affairs, Optometrist, James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, Mountain Home, TN. (Jan 2007 - present) Diplomat - Primary Care Section of the American Academy of Optometry. Adjunct Associate Professor of Optometry - Illinois College of Optometry, Chicago. Adjunct Faculty - Southern College of Optometry, Memphis, University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Optometry. Clinical Instructor - Department of Internal Medicine, James H. Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN. Association of Regulatory Boards of Optometry - Council on Optometric Practitioner Education (COPE) Reviewer (2007-present). Recent COPE approved course: Educating Patients on the Ocular Manifestations of Obesity     Louis J. Catania, OD Internationally acclaimed clinical educator, author and recognized expert in anterior segment care, refractive surgery and new eye care technologies. He currently is associated with a multispecialty group practice in Jacksonville, FL and he serves as a consultant and advisor to many ophthalmic companies and professional journals. Dr. Catania holds academic ranks at numerous educational institutions and he continues to do clinical research as well as teaching, writing and lecturing extensively worldwide. He was voted one of the 10 most influential optometrists of the 20th century by the Review of Optometry Journal.     John W. Lahr, OD, FAAO Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Has served in a number of leadership positions in the American Optometric Association and has served as a member of the Clinical Practice Guidelines Committee to develop practice standards for optometry. He was the AOA's first representative to the American Medical Association's CPT coding Health Care Professional's Advisory Committee. He is a well known lecturer nationally and internationally. Dr. Lahr is an Editorial Board member for Optometric Management and currently serves as the Director of Primary Eye Services for STAAR Surgical, Inc. and Director for Professional Services for EyeMed Vision Care.     William B. Rafferty, OD, FAAO Dr. Rafferty is an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology and Director of Optometric Services at the Duke University Eye Center in Durham, NC. He also serves as the Director of Extern Programs and he is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Optometry at the University of Alabama in Birmingham School of Optometry. Dr. Rafferty specializes in Cornea and External Ocular Disease and conducts a specialty clinic in Ocular Surface Diseases including Dry Eye Disease and Ocular Allergy.     K. Stephen Whiting, PhD Clinical Nutritionist with private practice in San Diego, California; Founder & Director: The Institute of Nutritional Science Ltd., The Netherlands, United States, and The United Kingdom. He is a member of the Gerontological Society of America, the American Institute of Nutrition, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Dr. Whiting is well known as a writer and lecturer on dietary supplements and is Editor, The Institute of Nutritional Science Journal. Dr. Whiting is the Nutrition Consultant for Curves and has served as Industry Consultant & Product Formulator for several leading nutraceutical companies.     Betty Kamen, PhD Distinguisted author and lecturer in clinical nutrition. Dr. Kamen has published over 500 Articles on nutrition in national magazines and has published over 20 books on specific nutrients. She is a former faculty member of Hofstra University and chaired and developed the nutritional curriculum for Stanford University Medical School. Based in San Francisco, she is a widely read syndicated columnist, as well as frequent television and radio talk show guest.     Burton Goldberg, PhD "The Voice of Alternative Medicine." His best selling book, Alternative Medicine: The Definitive Guide, has now sold over 750,000 copies. Burton is also the founding publisher of The Alternative Medicine Magazine. Burton Goldberg's stated mission is to empower Americans with the information they need to make positive health choices. He is a dynamic key note speaker and radio/TV talk show personality. His latest project is a documentary called "Curing Cancer - The Best of Both Worlds." The focus is on new ways of curing cancer using both conventional and alternative medicine. www.burtongoldberg.com     Marsha Raanan, MS Consulting Biostatistician for Venturi Technology Partners, currently contracted by Pfizer. Ms Rannan was the former biostatistician project manager for The Center for Clinical Research in Chicago. While in this position she was responsible for the study/protocol design for a number of Phase III and Phase IV clinical studies, including preparation of statistical summaries for PMA submissions and FDA-related analytic and writing activities for IDE studies, including responses to FDA. She has co-authored 24 peer-reviewed scientific Articles related to ophthalmology and co-authored chapters to six ophthalmic textbooks.         International Advisors Biosyntrx Scientific Advisory Board