September 23, 2015
Endre A. Balazs, a pioneer in viscoelastic therapeutics and a leader in hyaluronan and vitreous research, passed away on August 29th at the age of 95. Dr. Balazs had a central role in establishing what is now Schepens Eye Research Institute, and was awarded the Institute's Distinguished Alumnus Award in 2008. Dr. Balazs was profiled in the New York Times Health Section upon his death.