Carl B. Camras
Carl B. Camras | |
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| Born | November 23, 1953 Glencoe, Illinois |
| Died | April 14, 2009 |
| Education | Yale University, Columbia University, UCLA |
| Known for | Development of the prostaglandin analogues for the treatment of glaucoma |
| Medical career | |
| Profession | Ophthalmologist, Chairman UNMC Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences |
| Institutions | University of Nebraska Medical Center |
| Research | Glaucoma |
Carl B. Camras (November 23, 1953 – April 14, 2009) was an American ophthalmologist known for his research on the treatment of glaucoma. He discovered a new class of drugs to treat glaucoma—prostaglandin analogues. Specifically, he developed latanoprost sold under the trade name Xalatan, which is the most widely used glaucoma medication.