Fredric Harwin, MSc, BFA
Airbrush Digest magazine has called Fredric Harwin, MSc, BCO, "an author, a teacher, an artist and a scientist - but above all a man of vision; a visual communicator." The New England Journal of Medicine said of his work, "The book is blessed with a medical illustrator who is not content with the watchful passivity of a photographer. He obviously shares with his surgical co-authors the 'continuing ability to create and accommodate.'" Featured in Communication Arts and on CNN, Harwin's talent and attention to detail has been recognized across the country. He has even been the subject of an award-winning short documentary entitled "Ocularist," which premiered at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival.

Currently, Harwin heads The Center for Ocular Prosthetics in Portland, Oregon. He creates highly detailed, custom-made ocular prothestics (artificial eyes), for young and old alike, transforming the appearances of prisoners, priests and everyone in between. He takes the time to get to know each of his patients and personalizes their eye with a tiny drawing of their choice. His patients speak best for his unique approach and skill.

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• "How does on say thank you when 'thank-you' doesn't sound like enough? Your gift of the acrylic eye prosthesis to Victoria was so generous that I find it difficult to find the words to express our appreciation...I am overwhelmed and I must say simply that you have our heartfelt thanks."  -Margaret & Steve
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