In memory of Hyung-Woo Kwak, MD, PhD

It is with immense sadness that the Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology announces the passing of Hyung-Woo Kwak, MD, PhD, president-elect of the Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology, vice president of the Asia-Pacific Vitreo-retina Society and council member of the Academy of the Asia-Pacific Professors of Ophthalmology, on Jan. 1. In his battle against liver cancer, Kwak had never stopped for a moment leading the advancement of ophthalmology in Korea, the Asia-Pacific region and well beyond.Kwak received his early training in retina at Seoul National University and completed his research fellowship at (Read more...)

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