Advances in Ophthalmology Section Editor and famed ophthalmologist Alan S. Crandall, MD, passed away October 2, 2020 following a sudden illness, at the age of 73. A masterful surgeon, Dr. Crandall focused on the medical and surgical management of glaucoma and cataract, as well as complicated anterior segment surgery. He was named by Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today as one of 50 international opinion leaders, and The Ophthalmologist recognized him as one of the 100 most influential people in the ophthalmic industry. As the founder and senior medical director of Moran’s Global Outreach Division, Dr. Crandall worked tirelessly to save vision by increasing access to eye care in developing countries and helping those who could not afford care in his own community. Dr. Crandall will be remembered as a giant in ophthalmology who generously gave of his time to advance the field.

View the full statement from the University of Utah’s John A. Moran Eye Center.