Raymond Stein is honored to receive the Statesmanship Award, the highest award from the International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (IJCAHPO). Established in 1975, the Statesmanship Award recognizes those who demonstrate leadership and commitment to education in ophthalmology and allied ophthalmic personnel. The Statesmanship Award will be formally presented to Dr. Stein at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology in November.
About IJCAHPO
IJCAHPO’s mission is to educate and certify allied ophthalmic personnel, which includes opticians, ophthalmic nurses, orthoptists, optometric and ophthalmic assistants, technicians, vision therapists and other members of eye care practices.
Well-trained team members are critical to delivering high-quality, comprehensive eye services, and IJCAHPO provides the resources and tools these professionals need to excel at their jobs. Over 27,000 people throughout Canada, the United States and around the world hold a certification from IJCAHPO.
IJCAHPO is overseen by a board of directors made up of representatives from leading ophthalmology organizations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery and the Canadian Ophthalmological Society.
About Dr. Stein
Dr. Stein is highly respected for his extraordinary work advancing the ophthalmology profession. As the medical director of Bochner Eye Institute, which was founded in 1929 by his grandfather, Dr. Maxwell Bochner, Dr. Stein has changed countless lives through quality eye care. He works tirelessly to provide safe, effective solutions that give patients the gift of clear, independent vision.
Dr. Stein is well-known for pioneering the use of advanced technology to treat debilitative eye problems. He was one of the first ophthalmologists in North America to treat keratoconus with photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) and corneal crosslinking, and the first to introduce the use of corneal laser treatment for age-related macular degeneration.
Dr. Stein has been invited to lecture around the world about the technology he champions and the results he has achieved. He has published numerous articles and books pertaining to his areas of interest.
The Statesmanship Award is not the first time Dr. Stein has been recognized for his many years of outstanding service. He has been honored with the “Honour Award” from the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Contact Lens Society of America, and the “Innovators Award” from the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
For more information about Dr. Stein and his legacy of changing lives through exceptional eye care, visit www.bochner.com today.