24 November 2023
The inventors of optical coherence tomography (OCT) were among those recognised by President Joe Biden in a ceremony at the White House on October 24.
Scientists Eric Swanson, David Huang, and James Fujimoto received the National Medal of Technology and Innovation.
“Their invention of optical coherence tomography transformed ophthalmology by providing a detailed image of the retina for the first time,” Biden said during the ceremony.
“Their work is now the standard of care for the detection and treatment of eye disease, giving millions a new chance to see the world,” he highlighted.
Alongside Swanson, Huang and Fujimoto, 18 individuals were recognised at the ceremony for their scientific achievements.
“Anything is possible if we put our mind to it,” Biden emphasised.
“Thank you for what you’ve done so far. You’ve saved people’s lives. You’ve changed the way we look at the world, and you made it better. I don’t know that anybody could ask for anything more,” he said.
Fujimoto, Swanson, and Huang first described OCT technology in a paper published in Science in 1991.
Main image: President Biden awards the National Medal of Technology and Innovation 2022 Team Award to (from left) Eric Swanson, James Fujimoto, and David Huang during an awards ceremony in the East Room of The White House. Credit: Ryan K. Morris/National Science and Technology Medals Foundation
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Anonymous07 December 2023
Excellent technology OCT has revolutionise Ophthalmology, as a clinical tool it can treat eye conditions much earlier less time isneeded and with AI it will detec
serious eye problems much earlier and save the eyes from any damage. ALSO used every day in Optometry to detect early changes earlier for treatment!
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