Aníbal Francone

Aníbal Francone is a renowned Argentine ophthalmologist who, alongside his colleague Martín Charles, developed an innovative surgical technique to address complex cases of retinal detachment, specifically targeting the complication known as proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR). Their groundbreaking work earned them the prestigious Rhett Buckler Award at the annual congress of the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) in Montreal, Canada, marking a significant achievement in the field of ophthalmology.