Gonin Medal Explained

The Gonin Medal is an international award given to one ophthalmologist every four years by the International Council of Ophthalmology. The award is named in honor of Swiss ophthalmologist Jules Gonin.^[1] It has been said to represent "the highest achievement in ophthalmology."^[2]

Recipients

Source: Retina Research Foundation^[3]

• 2022 Stanley Chang^[4]
• 2018: Jean-Jacques De Laey
• 2014: Alice McPherson
• 2010: Alan C. Bird
• 2006: Alfred Sommer
• 2002: Gottfried Naumann
• 1998: Robert Machemer
• 1994: Harold L. Ridley
• 1990: Barrie R. Jones
• 1986: Akira Nakajima
• 1982: Alfred Edward Maumenee
• 1978: Norman Henry Ashton
• 1974: David G. Cogan
• 1970: Gerhard Meyer-Schwickerath
• 1966: Jules François
• 1962: Hans Goldmann
• 1958: Alan Woods
• 1954: Stewart Duke-Elder
• 1950: Hermenegildo Arruga
• 1945: Paul Bailliart
• 1941: Alfred Vogt

See also

• List of medicine awards
• Garland W. Clay Award: an ophthalmology award given by the American Academy of Optometry

Notes and References

1. Book: Day. Lance. McNeil. Ian. Biographical Dictionary of the History of Technology. 2002. Routledge. 9781134650200. 514. November 26, 2015.
2. Wolfensberger. Thomas. Jules Gonin. Pioneer of retinal detachment surgery. Indian Journal of Ophthalmology. 2003. 51. 4. 303–308. 14750617. November 26, 2015.
3. Web site: Gonin Medalist. Retina Research Foundation. November 26, 2015.
4. Web site: Gonin Medalist . 1 October 2023.