Fredric Harwin, MSc, BCO, BADO, FAMI
Airbrush Digest magazine has called Fredric Harwin "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.

Patient Testimonial:

• "Just a note to thank you for getting Michael out and on our way home early. He is doing fine with his new eye and every one who sees him says it looks great."  -Michael & Betty
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