Thomas M. Brunner is the President and CEO of the Glaucoma Research Foundation with over 30 years of experience in the ophthalmic laser business. He helped introduce major advances in eye care including laser photocoagulation to prevent vision loss from diabetic retinopathy, laser treatment of secondary cataracts, and laser treatment for glaucoma.
Tom received a "Lifetime Achievement" award from the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery for his contributions and 25 years of service on their
Board of Directors. He graduated from Lehigh University with a degree in electrical engineering and received an MBA from the University of Delaware. Tom actively supports development of new products to help those with glaucoma and other eye diseases as an advisor or board member for startup companies in the eye care field.