Esteemed ophthalmic leader Roger F. Steinert, MD, dies

Roger Francis Steinert , MD, one of America’s most distinguished ophthalmologists and an internationally recognized authority on corneal and refractive surgery, has died. Dr. Steinert died peacefully at his home in Vail, Colorado, surrounded by family and friends on June 6 after a 2.5-year battle with glioblastoma. He was 66 years old. His courageous personal struggle was public because Roger remained professionally active until several weeks before his passing. In his final 2 years, Roger was feted by his colleagues and the professional organizations that he had led. This outpouring (Read more...)

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