The scope of the Ophthalmology Special Interest Group encompasses both the development and biocompatibility testing of materials for the augmentation and replacement of diseased ocular tissues and the development and testing of drug delivery systems to the anterior and posterior segments of the eye. Some specific areas of interest include but are not limited to: wetting of surfaces; surface modification and protein adsorption of polymers used for refractive devices; transport through polymers, drug delivery systems and technologies; vitreous replacement fluids; retinal tamponades, and glaucoma drainage devices for the regulation of intraocular pressure.

Chair: Jean T. Jacob, PhD
LSU Eye Center
2020 Gravier St, Suite B
New Orleans, LA 70112
t: * (504) 412-1326
f: (504) 412-1315
e: jjacob@lsuhsc.edu

Vice-Chair: Leonard Pinchuk
Innovia LLC
12415 SW 136th Ave, Unit 3
Miami, FL 33186
t: (305) 378-2651
f: (305) 378-2652
e: len@innovia-llc.com

Secretary/Treasurer: Margaret W. Kayo
Biosensors International USA
Research and Development
20280 Acacia St, Suite 300
Newport Beach, CA 92660
t: (949) 553-8300 x 289
f: (949) 553-9435
e: m.kayo@biosensors.com

Program Chair: Daniel J. Urbaniak, PhD
Advanced Medical Optics
1700 E. St. Andrew Pl.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
t: (714) 247-8369
f: (714) 247-8791
e: daniel.urbaniak@amo-inc.com