Louis B. Cantor, MD

Bio

Louis B. Cantor, MD, is the Jay C. and Lucile L. Kahn Professor of Ophthalmology at Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed his undergraduate and graduate medical education at Indiana University and was an ophthalmology resident at Indiana University, graduating in 1984. In 1985, he completed his glaucoma fellowship at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia under the direction of George L. Spaeth, MD.

Dr. Cantor joined the IU School of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology as director of the Glaucoma Service in 1985. From 1986 through 1989, Dr. Cantor also served as chief of Ophthalmology at Eskenazi Memorial Hospital, now Eskenazi Health (Indianapolis). From 1996 until 2006, he served as director of the Ophthalmology Residency Program for the department. In 1999, he attained the rank of Professor of Ophthalmology. Dr. Cantor also served as chair for the department from 2009 - 2017.

Dr. Cantor is a frequent invited lecturer and has presented several named lectureships. He is the recipient of multiple grants and has published more than 100 abstracts and 80 peer reviewed publications.

Dr. Cantor was appointed Senior Secretary for Education for the American Academy of Ophthalmology in January 2013. He is a member of the American Medical Association, the Indiana State Medical Association, the Association for Research and Vision in Ophthalmology, the American Glaucoma Society, and other professional organizations. In addition, Dr. Cantor serves as an associate examiner for the American Board of Ophthalmology and has served as a scientific advisor and reviewer for many ophthalmology publications, including Ophthalmology, American Journal of Ophthalmology, Archives of Ophthalmology, Journal of Glaucoma and others.

Titles & Appointments

Jay C. & Lucile L. Kahn Professor Emeritus of Glaucoma Research and Education
Professor Emeritus of Ophthalmology

Education

1985 FEL Fellowship in Glaucoma, Wills Eye Hospital (Philadelphia)

1984 RES Residency, Indiana University School of Medicine (Indianapolis)

1980 MD Indiana University

1976 BA Indiana University
Research

Dr. Cantor's research interests include glaucoma laser therapy; glaucoma surgical therapy; glaucoma pharmaceutical and biomedical research; anterior segment surgery; and cataract surgery.
Professional Organizations

American Academy of Ophthalmology

American Academy of Ophthalmology, Society of the Heed Fellows

American Medical Association

Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology

Editorial Board for Survey of Ophthalmology

Indiana Academy of Ophthalmology

Indiana State Medical Association

Ophthalmological Associate, Prevent Blindness America, Inc.

Spaeth Glaucoma Fellows Society
Board Certifications

American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology
Awards

Org: The Heed Society
Desc: Heed Fellowship
Scope: National
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Org: American Academy of Ophthalmology
Desc: Ophthalmology Knowledge Assessment Program Examination
Scope: National
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Org: Indiana University Department of Ophthalmology
Desc: Professor of the Year
Scope: University
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Org: Indiana Academy of Ophthalmology
Desc: Ophthalmologist of the Year
Scope: State
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Org: Indianapolis Business Journal
Desc: Nominated Rising Star
Scope: State
Date:

Org:
Desc: Who's Who in Executives and Professionals
Scope: National
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Org: North Central High School
Desc: Elected to Alumni Hall of Fame
Scope: Local
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Org: Prevent Blindness of Indiana
Desc: Visionary Service
Scope: State
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Org: Jay C. and Lucile L. Kahn
Desc: Professor of Glaucoma Research and Education
Scope: University
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Org: American Academy of Ophthalmology
Desc: Senior Achievement
Scope: National
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Org: American Academy of Ophthalmology
Desc: Achievement
Scope: National
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Org: Otis R. Bowen, MD
Desc: Distinguished Leadership
Scope: State
Date:

Org: Indiana Academy of Ophthalmology
Desc: Ophthalmologist of the Year
Scope: State
Date:

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