Carl B. Camras

Carl B. Camras (November 23, 1953 – April 14, 2009) was an American ophthalmologist known for his research on the treatment of glaucoma. He discovered a new class of drugs to treat glaucoma—prostaglandin analogues. Specifically, he developed latanoprost sold under the trade name Xalatan, which is the most widely used glaucoma medication.[1]

Carl B. Camras
BornNovember 23, 1953
Glencoe, Illinois
DiedApril 14, 2009
EducationYale University, Columbia University, UCLA
Known forDevelopment of the prostaglandin analogues for the treatment of glaucoma
Medical career
ProfessionOphthalmologist, Chairman UNMC Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
InstitutionsUniversity of Nebraska Medical Center
ResearchGlaucoma

Biography

Carl Camras grew up in Chicago, Illinois. He was the son of the engineer and inventor Marvin Camras who held over 550 patents. His father invented magnetic recording which was later used on VCR tapes and computer disks.[1]

Undergraduate work

As a molecular biophysics and biochemistry major at Yale University, Dr. Camras first conceived the idea that low doses of prostaglandins could be effective in lowering intraocular pressure in glaucoma.

Medical school

In medical school at Columbia University, Dr. Camras sought out a research adviser who would work with him on his project. After many rejections, he partnered with a renowned researcher-novelist Dr. László Z. Bitó who agreed to work with him on the project.[1] Together with the help of Johan Stjernschantz at Pharmacia, the three developed the prostaglandin analogue, latanoprost, which remains the leading treatment in glaucoma therapy.

References
  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-07-21. Retrieved 2010-06-16.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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