University of Toronto professor Dr. Steve Arshinoff has been invested as an Officer of the Order of Canada in recognition of his pioneering contributions to ophthalmology and his dedication to improving access to eye care in underserved communities.
Many of the world’s leading causes of irreversible blindness, including glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration, share a common problem: the buildup of fluid, waste and inflammatory debris in the back of the eye.