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GO Summit Awards

2026 David Hunter Cherwek, MD Award

for Global Ophthalmology

Dr. Jacob Miles T. Tanco (Philippines)

"Reproducibility & Reliability: Validation of a Novel, Low-Cost, Disposable 3D-Printed Exophthalmometer"

This award is presented to an outstanding ophthalmology resident or fellow who has shown extraordinary promise to contribute to global ophthalmology. 

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View Past Cherwek Award Recipients

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2026 Visionary Award for Global Ophthalmology

Dr. Brad Feldman (United States)

​The Global Ophthalmology Visionary Award is awarded each year to an individual at the Global Ophthalmology Summit. It recognizes an individual who has contributed to the advancement of the field through advocacy, research, education or clinical work. 
 

View Past Visionary Award Recipients 

The 2027 Global Ophthalmology Summit is a partnership between the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center,
and the Global Ophthalmology Consortium, comprised of 22 ophthalmic academic institutions.

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