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Ophthalmology Community Mourns Pioneering Inventor and Educator Dr. Patricia Bath
  • Jun 4, 2019
  • 1 min

Ophthalmology Community Mourns Pioneering Inventor and Educator Dr. Patricia Bath

The community of ophthalmology mourns the recent loss of American Board of Ophthalmology Diplomate Patricia Bath, MD, the pioneering...
Remembering Dr. John T. Flynn, Emeritus Director
  • Mar 21, 2019
  • 2 min

Remembering Dr. John T. Flynn, Emeritus Director

The American Board of Ophthalmology extends its deepest condolences to the family of renown pediatric ophthalmologist and educator John...
Remembering Dr. Martha Farber (1950-2018), First Woman Ophthalmologist to Chair the American Board o
  • Sep 24, 2018
  • 2 min

Remembering Dr. Martha Farber (1950-2018), First Woman Ophthalmologist to Chair the American Board o

The ophthalmic community mourns the loss of Martha J. (Gilmore) Farber, MD, 67, of Delmar, NY. Dr. Farber, who became the first woman...
ABO Mourns Dr. William H. Spencer, 1925-2017, Former Executive Director and Emeritus Director
  • Oct 4, 2017
  • 2 min

ABO Mourns Dr. William H. Spencer, 1925-2017, Former Executive Director and Emeritus Director

It is with deep sadness that the American Board of Ophthalmology notes the passing of William H. Spencer, M.D., Director of the Board...
In Memoriam: Emeritus Director Lee Duffner, M.D.
  • Jun 8, 2017
  • 1 min

In Memoriam: Emeritus Director Lee Duffner, M.D.

The American Board of Ophthalmology mourns the loss of Lee Duffner, M.D., who served as a director of the Board from 1995 through 2002....
Remembering Emeritus Director Robert C. Drews, M.D.
  • May 26, 2017
  • 2 min

Remembering Emeritus Director Robert C. Drews, M.D.

Robert C. Drews, M.D., Emeritus Board Director, 1985-1992, passed away, May 9, 2017. He was fondly known as Bob by all who knew him. He...
Remembering Emeritus Director William S. Tasman, M.D.
  • Mar 29, 2017
  • 1 min

Remembering Emeritus Director William S. Tasman, M.D.

With deep sadness, we share with you that our friend and Emeritus Director Dr. William S. Tasman has passed away at the age of 88. Dr....

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