PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Florida Society of Ophthalmology (FSO), the preeminent professional association for medical and osteopathic doctors who specialize in vision care, elected Krishna Kishnor, MD, Stacey Kruger, MD and Brad Oren, MD as Vice Presidents at its Annual Meeting, Masters in Ophthalmology 2013, held June 28-30 in Palm Beach, FL.

As FSO Vice Presidents, Drs. Kishor, Kruger, and Oren will help lead the nonprofit association, which represents more than 500 medical doctors focused on protecting the medical and surgical specialty of ophthalmology. In addition to active participation in legislative advocacy and the dissemination of responsible information to physicians and patients throughout the state, the FSO also provides continuing medical education opportunities to its members.

Dr. Krishna Kishor will serve as Vice President of Education. Dr. Kishor is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology at the University of Miami / Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. He has been appointed to the Ann Bates Leach Eye Hospital since Nov. 2008 and the Veterans Administration Medical Center in West Palm Beach, FL since Nov. 2011. Dr. Kishor received his B.A. degree from Virginia Commonwealth University, and Doctor of Medicine degree from Medical College of Virginia/Virginia Commonwealth University where he also did his residency.

Dr. Stacey Kruger will serve as Vice President of Outreach. Dr. Kruger is an Attending Physician at Stacey J. Kruger, M.D. & Associates, P.A. in Miami, FL. Dr. Kruger received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Washington University in St. Louis and an M.D. from S.U.N.Y. Health Science Center at Brooklyn.

Dr. Brad Oren will serve as Vice President of Advocacy. Dr. Oren has been in private practice since 1998 with a focus on Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma Surgery and Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Union College in Schenectady, New York and a Doctor of Medicine from University of Miami.

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ABOUT THE FLORIDA SOCIETY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY The Florida Society of Ophthalmology (FSO) has a rich history of serving patients since its founding in 1939 as the Florida Society of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology. Today, the organization represents more than 500 physician members throughout the state and is focused on advancing patient care and protecting the medical specialty of ophthalmology. For more information, please visit the FSO website at www.mdeye.org.