The winners of the Ophthalmology Star Awards (OSA) 2025 have been officially announced at the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) Congress in Copenhagen, Denmark.
The awards, by VSY Biotechnology, a global leader in ophthalmic innovation and research, recognise outstanding contributions to the field of ophthalmology.
The ceremony highlights individuals whose clinical and scientific advancements have significantly improved the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of eye diseases.
Announcing the winners, VSY Biotechnology said the winning entries reflect innovative research in drug delivery systems, corneal surgery, and viscoelastic materials, each with potential to shape the future of ophthalmic care.
First Place, Gema Martinez Navarrete: Spain
Dr Gema Martinez Navarrete received first place for her study titled ‘A novel bevacizumab delivery system using solid lipid nanoparticles for potential wet age-related macular degeneration treatment: An in vivo study.’
Second Place, Ahmet Kırgız: Türkiye
Ahmet Kırgız received second place for his study titled ‘Clinical outcomes of femtosecond laser-assisted corneal allogenic intrastromal ring segment (CAIRS) in the treatment of keratoconus’.
Third Place, David Lockington: United Kingdom
David Lockington from the United Kingdom received third place for his study titled ‘Impact of temperature on ophthalmic viscosurgical devices and clinical implications: a pilot study’.
