BRADENTON, Fla., March 12, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kerry Solomon, M.D., has been honored with the esteemed Dulaney Award for 2024 by the American-European Congress of Ophthalmic Surgery (AECOS). AECOS, a non-profit 501(c)(6) ophthalmic society dedicated to advancing vision care and enhancing patients’ quality of life through Innovation, Education, and Advocacy, bestows the Dulaney Award annually to recognize ophthalmologists who have made significant contributions to the field of ophthalmology, thereby advancing patient care and pioneering innovative technologies and techniques that improve outcomes.
Expressing his gratitude for receiving the Dulaney Award, Dr. Solomon remarked, “I am deeply honored to be selected as this year’s recipient of the Dulaney Award. It is truly humbling to be recognized alongside so many outstanding surgeons whom I hold in high regard. Being acknowledged among this esteemed group of physicians is immensely rewarding.”
One of the notable contributions highlighted in the presentation of Dr. Solomon’s Dulaney Award is his dedication to restoring vision for underserved individuals. Together with his colleagues, Dr. Solomon established Operation Sight in 2011, a non-profit organization offering free surgery to uninsured residents of South Carolina affected by cataracts or retinal disorders. Under Dr. Solomon’s leadership, Operation Sight has expanded its reach nationwide.
Currently serving as the Chief Medical Officer at US Eye, a physician-led network of eye care practices spanning the Southeastern United States, Dr. Solomon also practices as a LASIK and Laser Cataract Surgeon at Carolina Eyecare Physicians in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Dr. Solomon, a former President of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), is extensively involved in research and has served as an investigator for numerous FDA clinical trials. He was among the pioneering surgeons worldwide to perform laser-assisted cataract surgery and the first ophthalmologist in South Carolina to conduct all-laser LASIK and topography-guided LASIK procedures. Dr. Solomon has consistently earned recognition as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor, a Top 250 Innovator by Premier Surgeon Magazine, and has been frequently honored as “Best Laser Surgeon” in local community award programs.
Brad Logan, CEO of US Eye, lauded Dr. Solomon’s appointment as Chief Medical Officer, citing his expertise, commitment to clinical and surgical excellence, and dedication to providing patients with world-class care. Logan emphasized that Dr. Solomon epitomizes the spirit of the AECOS Dulaney Award, and expressed pride in working alongside him to witness his impactful contributions firsthand.
About US Eye
US Eye stands as a leading consortium of patient-centric, vertically integrated multi-specialty physician practices, offering comprehensive care in ophthalmology, optometry, dermatology, and cosmetic facial surgery. Headquartered in University Park, Florida, US Eye employs over 110 providers and more than 1,200 staff members across four states. With a network of over 60 clinics and five ambulatory surgery centers in the Southeast United States, US Eye is owned by its partner practices and is supported by Pamlico Capital, a Charlotte, North Carolina-based firm specializing in investments in founder-owned businesses for over three decades.
