Kara Cavuoto, M.D., is the consummate example of an academician who has had an undeniable impact on ophthalmic clinical practice, research, and education. Dr. Cavuoto has implemented novel learning options, lecture styles, and teaching opportunities to enrich the training of future generations. She is also an innovative researcher who is well-recognized for her work on a myriad of important issues including access to care, diversity, sex representation, medical education, microbiology, pediatric ophthalmology, and strabismus. Her recent awards include the 2024 Luis Glaser Mentorship Award, 2020 Honor Award from the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, the prestigious 2020 Outstanding Teaching Award from the University of Miami, the 2018 Educators Award from the Women in Ophthalmology, and the 2018 Achievement Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
