Eugene R. Folk
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Gene Folk was an American ophthalmologist
who specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of strabismus
. A charter member of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
, he later served as President of this organization. With Martin Urist, Folk helped found the "Chicago" school of strabismus, whose ideas competed with and stimulated those of Marshall M. Parks
, Arthur Jampolsky, and other prominent strabismologists. During the 1950s and 1960s, Urist and Knapp's contributions led to a much improved understanding of so-called A and V "pattern" strabismus, where the amplitude of deviation varies in up- and downgaze.
Laboratory School in 1940, and subsequently served as second lieutenant
during World War II
, MD at the American Academy of Ophthalmology
Annual Meeting on October 15, 2005.
Dr. Sherwin J. Isenberg gave the second Folk Lecture on September 26, 2006 at The University of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary
. The third Folk lecturer was David Guyton, who spoke on strabismus
on September 19, 2008.
Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology is the branch of medicine that deals with the anatomy, physiology and diseases of the eye. An ophthalmologist is a specialist in medical and surgical eye problems...
who specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of strabismus
Strabismus
Strabismus is a condition in which the eyes are not properly aligned with each other. It typically involves a lack of coordination between the extraocular muscles, which prevents bringing the gaze of each eye to the same point in space and preventing proper binocular vision, which may adversely...
. A charter member of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
The American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus is an academic association of pediatric ophthalmologists and strabismus surgeons. The pediatric ophthalmology fellowships in the United States are accredited by the AAPOS...
, he later served as President of this organization. With Martin Urist, Folk helped found the "Chicago" school of strabismus, whose ideas competed with and stimulated those of Marshall M. Parks
Marshall M. Parks
Marshall Miller Parks was an American ophthalmologist known to many as "the father of pediatric ophthalmology".-Early life:...
, Arthur Jampolsky, and other prominent strabismologists. During the 1950s and 1960s, Urist and Knapp's contributions led to a much improved understanding of so-called A and V "pattern" strabismus, where the amplitude of deviation varies in up- and downgaze.
Early life
Folk graduated from the University of ChicagoUniversity of Chicago
The University of Chicago is a private research university in Chicago, Illinois, USA. It was founded by the American Baptist Education Society with a donation from oil magnate and philanthropist John D. Rockefeller and incorporated in 1890...
Laboratory School in 1940, and subsequently served as second lieutenant
Lieutenant
A lieutenant is a junior commissioned officer in many nations' armed forces. Typically, the rank of lieutenant in naval usage, while still a junior officer rank, is senior to the army rank...
during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
Marriage and children
Folk is survived by his wife, Meg Folk, three daughters, and two granddaughters.Offices held and honors
- President Chicago Ophthalmologic Society, 1973
- President American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and StrabismusAmerican Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and StrabismusThe American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus is an academic association of pediatric ophthalmologists and strabismus surgeons. The pediatric ophthalmology fellowships in the United States are accredited by the AAPOS...
, 1984-5 - Frank D. CostenbaderFrank D. CostenbaderFrank D. Costenbader was an American physician frequently credited as the world's first pediatric ophthalmologist.-References:...
lecturer, AAPOS, 1995 - Professor, University of Illinois College of MedicineUniversity of Illinois College of MedicineThe University of Illinois College of Medicine offers a four-year program leading to the MD degree at four different sites in Illinois: Chicago, Peoria, Rockford, and Urbana–Champaign....
Eye and Ear Infirmary, Department of Ophthalmology - Faculty / staff member, LoyolaLoyola University Medical CenterThe Loyola University Medical Center is a quaternary care system with a main medical center campus in the western suburbs of Chicago. The medical center campus is conveniently located in Maywood, west of the Chicago Loop and east of Oak Brook, Illinois. The heart of the medical center campus,...
Stritch School of MedicineStritch School of MedicineStritch School of Medicine is the medical school affiliated with Loyola University Chicago. It is located at the heart of the Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Illinois. The medical campus includes Foster G...
Department of Ophthalmology, Weiss Memorial Hospital, Skokie Valley Hospital, and John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook CountyJohn H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook CountyThe John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County, formerly Cook County Hospital is a public urban teaching hospital in Chicago that provides primary, specialty and tertiary healthcare services to the five million residents of Cook County, Illinois. The hospital has a staff of 300 attending...
Posthumous honor
The first Eugene R. Folk MD Endowed Lecture was presented by Burton J. KushnerBurton J. Kushner
Burt Kushner is an American pediatric ophthalmologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of strabismus. Kushner's contributions include demonstration of improved visual fields of patients following strabismus surgery, elucidation of torsional contribution to patients with diplopia,...
, MD at the American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Academy of Ophthalmology
The American Academy of Ophthalmology is the largest national membership medical association of ophthalmologists–medical doctors specializing in eye care and surgery including medical, surgical and optical care. More than 90 percent of practicing U.S. Eye M.D.s are Academy members, and the...
Annual Meeting on October 15, 2005.
Dr. Sherwin J. Isenberg gave the second Folk Lecture on September 26, 2006 at The University of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary
The University of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary
The University of Illinois Eye & Ear Infirmary houses the departments of ophthalmology and otolaryngology of the University of Illinois College of Medicine. Located in the heart of the Illinois Medical District, the Infirmary is a leading center for research and treatment of disorders of the...
. The third Folk lecturer was David Guyton, who spoke on strabismus
Strabismus
Strabismus is a condition in which the eyes are not properly aligned with each other. It typically involves a lack of coordination between the extraocular muscles, which prevents bringing the gaze of each eye to the same point in space and preventing proper binocular vision, which may adversely...
on September 19, 2008.
Published works (partial list)
- Folk, ER: Treatment of strabismus 1965—ISBN B0007ENHYU Publisher: C.C. Thomas
See also
- pediatric ophthalmologyPediatric ophthalmologyPediatric ophthalmology is a sub-speciality of ophthalmology concerned with eye diseases, visual development, and vision care in children.-Training:...