Richard Zorab
1946-2014
Richard A. Zorab, the son and grandson of ophthalmologists, believed that shepherding ophthalmic education programs was a great honor and a greater responsibility.
As vice president for ophthalmic knowledge at the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Richard built the ONE® Network educational web portal, which is used by over half the world’s ophthalmologists.
An outdoorsman and adventurer, Richard was a mountaineer, climbing instructor, expert skier and expert sailor. His rough-and-tumble spirit came with an affinity for fine wine, Scotch whisky, three-piece suits and bow ties. He had two sons, Nicholas and James, of whom he was very proud.
Richard died shortly after receiving the Academy Guest of Honor Award at its Annual Meeting Opening Session in Chicago. As he crossed the stage, he was greeted with prolonged applause from thousands of his colleagues. He was the first education vice president in the Academy’s 118-year history ever to be so honored.
Richard A. Zorab
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Born February 28, 1946
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Father of two sons: Nicholas (32) and James (30)
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Died October 19, 2014
The Richard A. Zorab Memorial Fund has been established to support his greatest project—the ONE® Network. Make a contribution online or mail it to the Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, P.O. Box 7309, San Francisco, CA, 94120-9833. For more information, contact Todd Lyckberg, director of development at the Academy Foundation, at 415.447.0361 or tlyckberg@aao.org.
