Prof. S. G. Shattock, F.R.S., F.R.C.S

Norman Henry Ashton, CBE, DSC(Lond), FRCP, FRCS, FRCPath, FRCOphth, FRS, KSTJ (1913-2000).

L ast year began with the loss of a very dear friend and colleague who had been an internationally renowned leader in ophthalmic pathology, Professor Norman H. Ashton of London (England). Of humble origins, young Norman left school at age 16 years to begin working as a laboratory assistant in a West London hospital. Subsequently, the head of the laboratory further encouraged Ashton’s interest i...

Sir Nicholas Harold Ridley, Kt, MD, FRCS, FRS: contributions in addition to the intraocular lens.

Most obituaries are crafted to provide a brief biographical sketch of an individual, to list his or her accomplishments and honors, and to express gratitude to the deceased. In this memorial to Sir Harold as well as another obituary covering different facts of his life published in the American Journal of Ophthalmology, we have chosen a diverse course. Our purpose here is not only to honor him,...

Prof. U. S. Nayak M.S., M.Ch., F.R.A.C.S.

Born in Vijayawada, to Dr. U.V Nayak, Professor of Anatomy at MMC, and Mrs. Sanjeevi Bai, Dr. Nayak graduated in medicine from MMC in 1954 and went on to pursue post‐graduation in general surgery from another prestigious institute, Stanley Medical College in 1959. He was the first batch pupil along with Dr. Mathangi Ramakrishnan, when the legendary Prof. C R Sunderarajan started the first M.Ch....

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Bristol Final FRCS Course

The Final FRCS examination is said to be easy to fail but not difficult to pass. The two-week course held annually in Bristol over the last 6 years is designed primarily to aid candidates gain experience of examination conditions which they will meet when they take the examination at one of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons. Poor viva voce technique is one of the largest hurdles on the day and has...