Basic Science, Refraction, and Pathology

Morton E. Smith is the most renowned ocular pathologist in the world. Most authors consider it a coup just to have Dr. Smith write a foreword to their book because of the power associated with his name alone. His current appointments are as follows: Professor of Ophthalmology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, Madison, Wisconsin; Chairman, Residency Review Committee for Ophthalmology; and Professor Emeritus of Ophthalmology and Associate Dean Emeritus, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis. Also, Dr. Smith serves on the Board of Directors for the American Board of Ophthalmology. Amonghis honors as a gifted educator are the six times he has been awarded Teacher/Professor of the Year as voted by his students at various institutions where he has held appointments.<br/><br/>Marilyn C. Kincaid was chosen by Morton Smith to write the Basic Science section based on her expertise as an instructor in the basic sciences in Ophthalmology. Her current dual appointments are at the Anheuser-Busch Eye Institute of St. Louis University School of Medicine as Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology and Pathology and at the Southern Illinois University Eye Center. She serves as a reviewer for the American Journal of Ophthalmology and Editor of the newsletter for the American Association of Ophthalmic Pathologists.<br/><br/>Constance E. West was alsochosen by Morton Smith based on her experience in teaching residents in Ophthalmology. She currently serves as the Director of the Electrophysiology Lab at the Childrens Hospital Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio and is on staff as a Pediatric Ophthalmologist at the Cincinnati Eye Institute. It should be noted that she was selected by her peers for the "Best Doctors in America" publication in 1996.