Gerald D. Cagle

Alcon Laboratories, Inc. develops and manufactures ophthalmic pharmaceutical products. The firm offers over-the-counter eye care products, medical devices, equipment, ophthalmic drugs, surgical instruments, needles, and sutures for microsurgery and disposable drapes. The company was founded by Robert Alexander and William Conner in 1945 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, TX.

Cognoptix, Inc. develops a non-invasive and predictive eye scanning test for the early detection and diagnosis of alzheimer's disease. It offers technologies to enable non-invasive quantitative measurements of amyloid aggregates in the eye. The firm also develops combined optical scanning devices and diagnostic agents for clinical, commercial and academic research use. The company was founded by Lee E. Goldstein and Leo T. Chylack Jr in 2001 and is headquartered in Acton, MA.

American Academy of Ophthalmology, Inc. is the world's largest association of eye physicians and surgeons. The non-profit company is based in San Francisco, CA, and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company advocates for patients and the public and set standards for ophthalmic education. The organization provides information about managing a practice, clinical pearls, and how to thrive in residency for young ophthalmologists. The company also offers an Outstanding Humanitarian Service Award and have committees that are essential to the establishment and implementation of the organization's mission and strategic goals. The Academy's website, EyeSmart, provides information on eye diseases, treatments, news, and tips for lifelong eye health. The company also has a faculty development program for their annual meeting and offer a program called Eyecelerator that advances eye care innovation by connecting creative entrepreneurs with mission-driven investors and access to markets.

The American Society for Microbiology (ASM) is the oldest and largest single life science membership organization in the world. The private company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. ASM's membership has grown from 59 scientists in 1899 to more than 39,000 members today, with more than one third located outside. The members represent 26 disciplines of microbiological specialization plus a division for microbiology educators.

Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc. engages in the discovery, development, and commercialization of therapies for the treatment of patients with open-angle glaucoma, retinal diseases and other diseases of the eye. Its products include Rhopressa, Roclatan, AR-13503, and AR-1105. The company was founded by David L. Epstein, Casey C. Kopczynski, Thomas J. van Haarlem, and Eric J. Toone on January 1, 2005 and is headquartered in Durham, NCForth Worth, TX.

Graybug Vision, Inc. develops ophthalmic drugs. It focus on developing drug delivery therapies for the treatment of eye diseases such as age-related macular degeneration and glaucoma. The company was founded by Justin S. Hanes, Peter John McDonnell, Christy Wyskiel and Peter A. Campochiaro in May 2011 and is headquartered in Redwood City, CA.