Doug Koch

Professor and Allen, Mosbacher, and Law Chair of Ophthalmology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas

A recipient of several prestigious honors, including the AAO Lifetime Achievement award, Koch’s work focuses on improving the outcomes of cataract surgery and refractive surgery procedures, such as LASIK and PRK. He specializes in the management of complex conditions including cataract and IOL problems, iris repair and replacement, and management of LASIK and PRK problems, and conducts research and teaches internationally in these areas.

Part of the Power List 2016

Welcome to The Power List 2016 – our second foray into the Top 100 most influential people in the world of ophthalmology.

Though we realize our list can (and should) never be definitive, who can argue that the faces within – both familiar and new – do not beautifully highlight the brilliance and diversity found within the field?

Here, we celebrate 100 reasons to be proud of ophthalmology.

Go to The Power List 2016