Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2017-12-11
Invested on: 2018-11-20
Howard Vance Gimbel, C.M., A.O.E.
Calgary, Alberta
Howard Gimbel has made pioneering contributions to the field of eye care. An ophthalmologist, he developed innovative techniques, notably in cataract surgery, that have improved outcomes for patients and set new standards worldwide. Moreover, his clinic was the first to introduce laser refractive eye surgery in Canada, a service that has revolutionized vision correction. The author of bestselling textbooks, he remains committed to sharing his expertise as a teacher in Canada and abroad, as well as through his live surgery broadcasts, YouTube training videos and speaking engagements.