Frank M Polack (April 28 1929 – July 15 2007) was an American ophthalmologist specializing in surgery and treatment of diseases of the eye.He designed the Polack Forceps for corneal transplants with 2 teeth on either side to make it easier to place the first stitch in a donor button for corneal transplants. He taught many residents at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital’s Harkness Eye institute before moving on to Florida.
active years end year
2005-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
active years start year
1960-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
birth date
1929-04-28
birth place
Peru, Piura
death date
2007-07-15
death place
Gainesville Florida
education
National University of San Marcos
institution
University of Florida, State University of New York
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