Ophthalmology world mourns loss of Spencer Thornton, MD, FACS

Spencer P. Thornton, MD, FACS, former president of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and a pioneer in the world of ophthalmology, died Saturday, Oct. 26.
Thornton had more than 40 years of experience in private practice in ophthalmology, published more than 250 journal articles, and edited or wrote chapters in 29 textbooks, according to the Hawaiian Eye Foundation, where he formerly served on its board of directors.
He also served on the board of directors of the American College of Eye Surgeons, the International Society for Refractive (Read more...)

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