Dr. Harvey Z. Klein was a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology. While Dr. Klein had a number of publications and scientific works his real impact was on his students. He loved to teach and had a great fondness for his residents and they for him. 

Harvey died July 11, 1991 after many years of fighting lymphatic leukemia. His final weeks were spent in University Hospitals where an attempt was made to save his life with a bone marrow transplant from his twin brother. He succumbed to multiple organ system failure but during his final days he was surrounded by his family, friends and students. His gallant fight with cancer ended and we all miss him.

The Harvey Z. Klein endowment for excellence in patient care was established with gifts made by Dr. Klein's family, friends, and students. The interest each year is used to fund a prize for the Ophthalmology Resident Physician who provides exemplary patient care above and beyond expectations. There is a plaque with the awardee's name and the resident receives a cash prize.

 

Albert M. Potts, M.D., Ph.D. was a Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Chicago and an internationally respected pioneer in ophthalmic research. Dr. Potts authored more than 175 articles and books that attest to his committment to research and also to the depth and breadth of his fascination with vision. He died of myelofibrosis at his home in Tuscon, Arizona at the age of 86 years.

The Albert M. Potts Fund is awarded annually to the outstanding ophthalmology resident with an interest in research and provides funds for attendance at ARVO meetings.