Donald Gagliano

The Retina Society is an ophthalmic subspecialty organization dedicated to advancing education, research, and clinical care in retinal diseases and injuries. The non-profit company is based in Louisville, KY. Its mission focuses on reducing visual disability and blindness through professional collaboration, education, and the promotion of innovative treatments. The society hosts an annual scientific meeting featuring abstract presentations and research dissemination. Member benefits include access to a directory, research grants, and exclusive content. Since 2020, the society has awarded research and education grants in partnership with the International Retina Research Foundation, supporting basic, translational, and clinical studies with ethical oversight. Grant recipients present their findings at the annual meeting. The Retina Society also runs a mentoring initiative aimed at engaging ophthalmology residents from underrepresented populations in retina research and careers, providing funding for research and travel expenses and opportunities to present their work.

American Society of Retinal Specialists is a company based in Chico, CA and has subsidiaries in UK.

The Glass Manufacturing Industry Council LLC is a nonprofit trade association representing all segments of the glass manufacturing industry, including container, flat, fiber, and specialty glass. The private company is based in Michigan. The organization serves as a national advocate for glass producers, suppliers, researchers, and related stakeholders by engaging in legislative advocacy, addressing trade and environmental regulations, and collaborating with government bodies and trade organizations. It promotes the use of glass products and advances sustainable manufacturing technologies through education, technical programs, and industry events. The council supports workforce development with initiatives such as recruitment, mentorship, scholarships, career resources, and recognition programs. It produces industry intelligence, including reports on production, market share, employment, energy use, and regulatory compliance, and fosters collaboration with universities, research institutions, and consortia to drive innovation and sustainability in glass manufacturing.

Manufactures and supplies contact lenses