Gonin Medal

The Gonin Medal is an international award given to one ophthalmologist every four years by the International Council of Ophthalmology. The award is named in honor of Swiss ophthalmologist Jules Gonin.[1] It has been said to represent "the highest achievement in ophthalmology."[2]

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  2. ^ Wolfensberger, Thomas (2003). "Jules Gonin. Pioneer of retinal detachment surgery". Indian Journal of Ophthalmology. 51 (4): 303–308. PMID 14750617. Retrieved November 26, 2015.