John Marshall

About John Marshall

Frost Professor of Ophthalmology and Director responsible for Enterprise and Innovation, Institute of Ophthalmology, University College, London, in association with Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, UK

In the words of his nominator: “John Marshall is best known for inventing and patenting the revolutionary Excimer laser for the correction of refractive disorders, with in excess of 70 million procedures now having been undertaken worldwide. For this innovation he has been recognized by colleagues throughout the world, and by honors and awards from professional institutions. He co-founded the first company to receive FDA approval for laser refractive surgery. He also created the world’s first diode laser for treating eye problems of diabetes, glaucoma and aging. His lifelong studies of the aging retina have led to the development and patenting of a revolutionary new laser, 2RT, which is proving successful in the treatment of dry AMD.”