Joseph Raymond Buncic, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
Ray Buncic is a revered leader in the field of pediatric ophthalmology. As a clinical neuro-ophthalmologist and eye surgeon at the Hospital for Sick Children for more than 45 years, he undertook pioneering studies on the relationship between the nervous system and the eye. His research into the eye-related consequences of neurological disorders has influenced diagnostic and treatment standards in this highly specialized field. He remains a beloved teacher and mentor to his trainees, many of whom are now practicing specialists in their own right in Canada and abroad.