Prof. Zagórski graduated from Medical University in Lublin, Poland in 1965, completed residency in 1972 and was employed at the Department of Ophthalmology in Lublin, headed by Professor Tadeusz Krwawicz. In 1974/75 he was a fellow in the Ophthalmology Department, University of Ghent, Belgium (Professor Jules Francois) and in the years 1985/86, 1991 and 2002 held Alexander von Humboldt fellowship at the University Eye Hospital in Erlangen, Germany, headed by Professor Gottfried Naumann. In the years 1991-2006 he was elected chairman of the Tadeusz Krwawicz Chair of Ophthalmology in Lublin Medical University. He published more than 200 papers and book chapters and edited 6 books, also attended and presented papers at numerous congresses in all continents. In 1994 he was elected member of the Advisory Committee of the International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO), representing East and Central European countries till 2002, when he was elected the board member of ICO, serving till 2010. In 2003 he was elected member of the Academia Ophthalmologica Internationalis (Chair XLVIII) and in 2004 of the European Academy of Ophthalmology (Chair XXVI). He is honorary member of several organizations, including Ukrainian and Polish Ophthalmological Societies and the Barraquer Institute. His main interests are ocular surface, dry eye, glaucoma, cataract and eye pathology. He was the first to show the replication capacity of human corneal endothelium in 1979, and in 1987 the influence of different oxygen tension on the proliferation of ocular tissues. He also performed innovative studies on the pathogenesis of the epithelial ingrowth. He was also active in educational activities of the ICO, including the residency curriculum and CME curriculum (chair). He is involved with editorial or advisory boards of several journals, including Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde, International Ophthalmology and journals in Poland, Ukraine and Lithuania. He received several Polish and international awards, including the education medal of the ICO. Currently he is chairman emeritus at the Medical University in Lublin and leads a network of Zagórski Eye Surgery Centers in six places in Poland and one in Ukraine.Prof. Zagórski graduated from Medical University in Lublin, Poland in 1965, completed residency in 1972 and was employed at the Department of Ophthalmology in Lublin, headed by Professor Tadeusz Krwawicz. In 1974/75 he was a fellow in the Ophthalmology Department, University of Ghent, Belgium (Professor Jules Francois) and in the years 1985/86, 1991 and 2002 held Alexander von Humboldt fellowship at the University Eye Hospital in Erlangen, Germany, headed by Professor Gottfried Naumann. In the years 1991-2006 he was elected chairman of the Tadeusz Krwawicz Chair of Ophthalmology in Lublin Medical University. He published more than 200 papers and book chapters and edited 6 books, also attended and presented papers at numerous congresses in all continents. In 1994 he was elected member of the Advisory Committee of the International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO), representing East and Central European countries till 2002, when he was elected the board member of ICO, serving till 2010. In 2003 he was elected member of the Academia Ophthalmologica Internationalis (Chair XLVIII) and in 2004 of the European Academy of Ophthalmology (Chair XXVI). He is honorary member of several organizations, including Ukrainian and Polish Ophthalmological Societies and the Barraquer Institute. His main interests are ocular surface, dry eye, glaucoma, cataract and eye pathology. He was the first to show the replication capacity of human corneal endothelium in 1979, and in 1987 the influence of different oxygen tension on the proliferation of ocular tissues. He also performed innovative studies on the pathogenesis of the epithelial ingrowth. He was also active in educational activities of the ICO, including the residency curriculum and CME curriculum (chair). He is involved with editorial or advisory boards of several journals, including Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde, International Ophthalmology and journals in Poland, Ukraine and Lithuania. He received several Polish and international awards, including the education medal of the ICO. Currently he is chairman emeritus at the Medical University in Lublin and leads a network of Zagórski Eye Surgery Centers in six places in Poland and one in Ukraine. Abilities: 1959 "Abitur" Lublin 1965 Medical Exam at the Medical University Lublin 1965 Diploma of Physician, Medical University Lublin 1969 Certification as Ophthalmologist (I°); Examination Board, Lublin 1972 Certification as Ophthalmologist (II°); Examination Board, Lublin 1973 Doctorate in Medicine. Title: Experimental studies on the growth of cultured epithelium and endothelium of rabbit cornea exposed to low temperature. 1980 Habilitation at the Medical University Lublin: "Docent": Title: Chemical prevention of experimental chalcosis 1992 "Full professor" Medical University, Lublin Education, experience, courses and internships: 1966 - 1967 Postgraduate practice, (Internship), Lublin Regional Hospital 1966 - 1974 Volunteer, Dept. of Human Genetics, Lublin Medical University 1968 - 1983 Staff (Assistant, Senior Assistant, Adjunct) of the Lublin Medical University. (Chairman: Prof.Dr.med. Tadeusz Krwawicz) 1975 -1976 Belgian Government Fellowship at the Dept. of Ophthalmology , University of Ghent, (Chairman: Prof. Jules Francois) 1980 - 1982 Solidarity Independent Trade Union Council Member at the Lublin Medical University 1985 - 1986 Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Fellowship to the Dept. of Ophthalmology, University of Erlangen-Nürnberg, Chairman: Prof.Dr.med. G.O.H. Naumann). Granted for 1982 - 1983, postponed 3.5 years due to Martial Law and activities at the Solidarity Trade Union 1983 - 1991 Docent at the Dept. of Ophthalmology , Medical University of Lublin 1986 - 1991 Head of the newly established Department of Ophthalmology, Regional Hospital in Biala Podlaska 1989 - 1992 Re-elected university Council member of the reactivated Solidarity Trade Union 1991 - 1995 Professor extraordinarius, Lublin Medical University Since 1 October 1991 Elected Chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology, Lublin Medical University 1995 Nominated Professor Ordinarius, Lublin Medical University 2001-2006 Re-elected Chairman of the Tadeusz Krwawicz Chair of Ophthalmology and Head of the 1st University Eye Hospital, Lublin Medical University 2006- Since 1998 2013 Professor ordinarius, Tadeusz Krwawicz Chair of Ophthalmology, Lublin Medical University Founder of Zagorski Eye Surgery Centers in Naleczow, Rzeszow, Krakow Training “Good Clinical Practice” for investigators. CLINICAL TRIALS: 1998 Express miniature implant in glaucoma (Optonol). Principal investigator. 2001 - 2003 Vitrase clinical study. Principal investigator. 2004 - 2008 CAT 152 study III phase. Principal investigator. 2005 - 2007 Clinical trial No 74458. Efficacy and safety of tafluprost 0.015% eye drops compared to latanoprost in patients with open angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. Principal investigator. 2007 Clinical trial No 539. Randomised, parallel, comparative, multicenter study of efficacy and safety of indomethacin 0.1% eye drops versus ketorolac 0.5% eye drops in ocular inflammation after cataract surgery. Principal investigator. 2013 Efficacy and safety of T4020 vehicle in patients with chronic neurotrophic keratitis or corneal ulcer. Principal investigator. Achievemants: 1976 Polish Genetical Society Award for the detection of Polish variant of Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase in erythrocytes. 1991 The 1st degree Award of the Ministry of Health for the achievements in the development of the health care in Poland 1993 2003 1st degree Award of the Ministry of Health and Public Care of Poland for the research activity 2004 1st degree Award of the Ministry of Health and Public Care of Poland for the research activity 2005 1st degree Award of the Ministry of Health and Public Care of Poland for the research activity 2010 Medal for Excellence in Ophthalmic Services, Mumbai, India

Prof. Zagórski graduated from Medical University in Lublin, Poland in 1965, completed residency in 1972 and was employed at the Department of Ophthalmology in Lublin, headed by Professor Tadeusz Krwawicz. In 1974/75 he was a fellow in the Ophthalmology Department, University of Ghent, Belgium (Professor Jules Francois) and in the years 1985/86, 1991 and 2002 held Alexander von Humboldt fellowship at the University Eye Hospital in Erlangen, Germany, headed by Professor Gottfried Naumann. In the years 1991-2006 he was elected chairman of the Tadeusz Krwawicz Chair of Ophthalmology in Lublin Medical University. He published more than 200 papers and book chapters and edited 6 books, also attended and presented papers at numerous congresses in all continents. In 1994 he was elected member of the Advisory Committee of the International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO), representing East and Central European countries till 2002, when he was elected the board member of ICO, serving till 2010. In 2003 he was elected member of the Academia Ophthalmologica Internationalis (Chair XLVIII) and in 2004 of the European Academy of Ophthalmology (Chair XXVI). He is honorary member of several organizations, including Ukrainian and Polish Ophthalmological Societies and the Barraquer Institute. His main interests are ocular surface, dry eye, glaucoma, cataract and eye pathology. He was the first to show the replication capacity of human corneal endothelium in 1979, and in 1987 the influence of different oxygen tension on the proliferation of ocular tissues. He also performed innovative studies on the pathogenesis of the epithelial ingrowth. He was also active in educational activities of the ICO, including the residency curriculum and CME curriculum (chair). He is involved with editorial or advisory boards of several journals, including Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde, International Ophthalmology and journals in Poland, Ukraine and Lithuania. He received several Polish and international awards, including the education medal of the ICO. Currently he is chairman emeritus at the Medical University in Lublin and leads a network of Zagórski Eye Surgery Centers in six places in Poland and one in Ukraine.Prof. Zagórski graduated from Medical University in Lublin, Poland in 1965, completed residency in 1972 and was employed at the Department of Ophthalmology in Lublin, headed by Professor Tadeusz Krwawicz. In 1974/75 he was a fellow in the Ophthalmology Department, University of Ghent, Belgium (Professor Jules Francois) and in the years 1985/86, 1991 and 2002 held Alexander von Humboldt fellowship at the University Eye Hospital in Erlangen, Germany, headed by Professor Gottfried Naumann. In the years 1991-2006 he was elected chairman of the Tadeusz Krwawicz Chair of Ophthalmology in Lublin Medical University. He published more than 200 papers and book chapters and edited 6 books, also attended and presented papers at numerous congresses in all continents. In 1994 he was elected member of the Advisory Committee of the International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO), representing East and Central European countries till 2002, when he was elected the board member of ICO, serving till 2010. In 2003 he was elected member of the Academia Ophthalmologica Internationalis (Chair XLVIII) and in 2004 of the European Academy of Ophthalmology (Chair XXVI). He is honorary member of several organizations, including Ukrainian and Polish Ophthalmological Societies and the Barraquer Institute. His main interests are ocular surface, dry eye, glaucoma, cataract and eye pathology. He was the first to show the replication capacity of human corneal endothelium in 1979, and in 1987 the influence of different oxygen tension on the proliferation of ocular tissues. He also performed innovative studies on the pathogenesis of the epithelial ingrowth. He was also active in educational activities of the ICO, including the residency curriculum and CME curriculum (chair). He is involved with editorial or advisory boards of several journals, including Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde, International Ophthalmology and journals in Poland, Ukraine and Lithuania. He received several Polish and international awards, including the education medal of the ICO. Currently he is chairman emeritus at the Medical University in Lublin and leads a network of Zagórski Eye Surgery Centers in six places in Poland and one in Ukraine.