Charles Kelman
Charles Kelman
Charles Kelman (Template:IPA-en) was an American ophthalmologist and inventor known for his pioneering work in cataract surgery. He is often referred to as the "father of modern cataract surgery".
Etymology
The name Charles is of French and Old German origin, meaning "free man". The surname Kelman is of Scottish origin, derived from the personal name "Colman".
Biography
Charles D. Kelman was born on May 23, 1930, in Brooklyn, New York. He graduated from Tufts University in 1950 and received his medical degree from the University of Geneva in Switzerland in 1956. He completed his residency in ophthalmology at the Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital in New York City.
Contributions to Ophthalmology
Kelman is best known for developing phacoemulsification, a technique for removing cataracts using ultrasonic vibrations. This technique revolutionized cataract surgery, making it safer and more efficient. He also invented the intraocular lens, which is implanted in the eye to replace the natural lens when it is removed during cataract surgery.
Awards and Honors
Kelman received numerous awards for his contributions to ophthalmology, including the Lasker Award for Clinical Medical Research in 2004. He was also inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 2002.
Related Terms
- Ophthalmology
- Cataract surgery
- Phacoemulsification
- Intraocular lens
- Lasker Award
- National Inventors Hall of Fame
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Charles Kelman
- Wikipedia's article - Charles Kelman
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