Awards
2015
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Distinguished Service Award
2014
Member, National Academy of Sciences
2013
Edridge Green Medal, The Royal College of Ophthalmologists
2012
Champalimaud Vision Award
2012
Gold Fellow, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
2009
Robert M. Boynton Lecture, OSA Fall Vision Meeting, University of Washington
2009
Silver Fellow, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
2008
Rochester Business Journal Health Care Achievement Award for Innovation
2007
Bressler Prize, Jewish Guild for the Blind
2007
Honorary Doctor of Science, The State University of New York, State College of Optometry
2006
Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science
2006
Friedenwald Award, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
2004
University of Rochester Center for Electronic Imaging Systems Technology Transfer Award
2004
Archie Mahan Prize, Optical Society of America
2003
Founders Award, Wavefront Congress, San Francisco, CA
2003
R&D 100 Award for the MEMS-based Adaptive Optics Phoropter, given by R&D Magazine
2001
Honorary Doctor of Science, Denison University
2001
Best of What's New Award in the Medical Technology category for the Zyoptix laser vision correction system
1998
Semifinalist for Discover Award for Technological Innovation
1998
Tillyer Medal, Optical Society of America
1997 - Present
William G. Allyn Professor of Medical Optics at the Institute of Optics, University of Rochester
1997 - 1998
John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Fellowship
1992 - Present
Fellow, Optical Society of America
1987 - 1988
University of Rochester Mentor Award, for excellence in teaching, research, and service to the University
1986
Distinguished Scientific Award for an Early Contribution to Psychology, American Psychological Association
1985 - 1990
National Eye Institute Research and Career Development Award
1979 - 1980
Bell Laboratories Postdoctoral Fellowship
1977
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Travel Fellowship
1976 - 1979
National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowship
1974
Psychology Student Fellow, Denison University
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Patents
Title: Tunable Achromatizing Optical Apparatus, Methods, and Applications
U.S. Serial #: 14/054,962
Filed: Oct 16, 2013
Invented By:
Ying Geng, Jennifer Hunter, Robin Sharma, Yusufu Sulai, David Williams
Title: Method and Apparatus for Imaging in an Eye
U.S. Serial #: 13/461,880
Filed: May 02, 2012
Invented By:
Alfredo Dubra, Daniel Gray, Jessica Wolfing Morgan, David Williams
Title: Wavefront Sensor with Off-Axis Illumination
U.S. Serial #:
Filed: Dec 17, 2009
Invented By:
David Williams, Geunyoung Yoon
Title: Method and Apparatus Improving Vision and the Resolution of Retinal Images
U.S. Serial #: 12/145,265
Filed: Jun 24, 2008
Invented By:
Junzhong Liang, David Williams
Title: Method and Apparatus Improving Vision and the Resolution of Retinal Images
U.S. Serial #: 12/145,264
Filed: Jun 24, 2008
Invented By:
Junzhong Liang, David Williams
Title: Method and Apparatus Improving Vision and the Resolution of Retinal Images
U.S. Serial #: 12/145,302
Filed: Jun 24, 2008
Invented By:
Junzhong Liang, David Williams
Title: Method and Apparatus Improving Vision and the Resolution of Retinal Images
U.S. Serial #: 12/145,345
Filed: Jun 24, 2008
Invented By:
Junzhong Liang, David Williams
Title: Structured Illumination for Imaging or Stationary and Non-Stationary, Fluorescent and Non-Fluorescent Objects
U.S. Serial #: 12/100,723
Filed: Apr 10, 2008
Invented By:
James Fienup, Sapna Shroff, David Williams
Title: Method and Apparatus for Imaging in an Eye
U.S. Serial #: 11/798,902
Filed: May 17, 2007
Invented By:
Alfredo Dubra, Daniel Gray, Jessica Wolfing Morgan, David Williams
Title: Method and Apparatus for Improving Vision and the Resolution of Retinal Images
U.S. Serial #: 11/199,174
Filed: Aug 09, 2005
Invented By:
Junzhong Liang, David Williams
Title: Method and Apparatus for Improving Vision and the Resolution of Retinal Images
U.S. Serial #: 90/006,588
Filed: Apr 04, 2003
Invented By:
Junzhong Liang, David Williams
Title: Method and Apparatus for Improving Vision and the Resolution of Retinal Images
U.S. Serial #: 90/006,589
Filed: Apr 04, 2003
Invented By:
Junzhong Liang, David Williams
Title: Method and Apparatus for Improving Vision and the Resolution of Retinal Images
U.S. Serial #: 90/006,591
Filed: Apr 04, 2003
Invented By:
Junzhong Liang, David Williams
Title: Method and Apparatus for Improving Vision and the Resolution of Retinal Images
U.S. Serial #: 90/006,590
Filed: Apr 04, 2003
Invented By:
Junzhong Liang, David Williams
Title: Rapid, Automatic Measurement of the Eye's Wave Aberration
U.S. Serial #: 10/125,436
Filed: Apr 19, 2002
Invented By:
Juan Aragon, Pablo Artal, Heidi Hofer, Pedro Prieto, Benjamin Singer, Fernando Vargas, William Vaughn III, David Williams, Geunyoung Yoon
Title: Method and Apparatus for Improving Vision and the Resolution of Retinal Images
U.S. Serial #: 10/078,163
Filed: Feb 20, 2002
Invented By:
Junzhong Liang, David Williams
Title: Determination of Ocular Refraction from Wavefront Aberration Data and Design of Optimum Customized Correction
U.S. Serial #: 09/969,600
Filed: Oct 04, 2001
Invented By:
Antonio Guirao, David Williams
Title: Determination of Ocular Refraction from Wavefront Aberration Data
U.S. Serial #: 04100159.3
Filed: Oct 04, 2001
Invented By:
Antonio Guirao, David Williams
Title: Determine Ocular Refraction From Wavefront Aberration Data and Design of Optimum Customization Correction
U.S. Serial #: GB 01977449.6
Filed: Oct 04, 2001
Invented By:
Antonio Guirao, David Williams
Title: Apparatus and Method for Improving Vision and Retinal Imaging
U.S. Serial #: 90110091
Filed: Apr 30, 2001
Invented By:
Antonio Guirao, David Williams, Geunyoung Yoon
Title: Improving Vision and Retinal Imaging
U.S. Serial #: 10-2002-7013851
Filed: Apr 16, 2001
Invented By:
Antonio Guirao, David Williams, Geunyoung Yoon
Title: Improving Vision and Retinal Imaging
U.S. Serial #: 010624/02
Filed: Apr 16, 2001
Invented By:
Antonio Guirao, David Williams, Geunyoung Yoon
Title: Improving Vision and Retinal Imaging
U.S. Serial #: JP2001-579674
Filed: Apr 16, 2001
Invented By:
Antonio Guirao, David Williams, Geunyoung Yoon
Title: Improving Vision and Retinal Imaging
U.S. Serial #: 01808692.6
Filed: Apr 16, 2001
Invented By:
Antonio Guirao, David Williams, Geunyoung Yoon
Title: Improving Vision and Retinal Imaging
U.S. Serial #: 2,407,082
Filed: Apr 16, 2001
Invented By:
Antonio Guirao, David Williams, Geunyoung Yoon
Title: Improving Vision and Retinal Imaging
U.S. Serial #: 200205202-5
Filed: Apr 16, 2001
Invented By:
Antonio Guirao, David Williams, Geunyoung Yoon
Title: Improving Vision and Retinal Imaging
U.S. Serial #: 257042/01
Filed: Apr 16, 2001
Invented By:
Antonio Guirao, David Williams, Geunyoung Yoon
Title: Wavefront Sensor With Off-Axis Illumination
U.S. Serial #: 2002 02228-3
Filed: Oct 20, 2000
Invented By:
David Williams, Geunyoung Yoon
Title: Wavefront Sensor With Off-Axis Illumination
U.S. Serial #: 2001-531013
Filed: Oct 20, 2000
Invented By:
David Williams, Geunyoung Yoon
Title: Wavefront Sensor With Off-Axis Illumination
U.S. Serial #: 14354/01
Filed: Oct 20, 2000
Invented By:
David Williams, Geunyoung Yoon
Title: Wavefront Sensor With Off-Axis Illumination
U.S. Serial #: CA 2388775
Filed: Oct 20, 2000
Invented By:
David Williams, Geunyoung Yoon
Title: Wavefront Sensor With Off-Axis Illumination
U.S. Serial #: 10-2002-7004987
Filed: Oct 20, 2000
Invented By:
David Williams, Geunyoung Yoon
Title: Wavefront Sensor With Off-Axis
U.S. Serial #: 03 100735.7
Filed: Oct 20, 2000
Invented By:
David Williams, Geunyoung Yoon
Title: Wavefront Sensor with Off-Axis Illumination
U.S. Serial #: 06101762.8
Filed: Oct 20, 2000
Invented By:
David Williams, Geunyoung Yoon
Title: Wavefront Sensor with Off-Axis Illumination
U.S. Serial #: 06101763.7
Filed: Oct 20, 2000
Invented By:
David Williams, Geunyoung Yoon
Title: Wavefront Sensor with Off-Axis Illumination
U.S. Serial #: DE00976606.4
Filed: Oct 20, 2000
Invented By:
David Williams, Geunyoung Yoon
Title: Wavefront Sensor with Off-Axis Illumination
U.S. Serial #: FR00976606.4
Filed: Oct 20, 2000
Invented By:
David Williams, Geunyoung Yoon
Title: Wavefront Sensor with Off-Axis Illumination
U.S. Serial #: ES00976606.4
Filed: Oct 20, 2000
Invented By:
David Williams, Geunyoung Yoon
Title: Wavefront Sensor with Off-Axis Illumination
U.S. Serial #: GB 00976606.4
Filed: Oct 20, 2000
Invented By:
David Williams, Geunyoung Yoon
Title: Wavefront Sensor with Off-Axis Illumination
U.S. Serial #: IT73324BE/2006
Filed: Oct 20, 2000
Invented By:
David Williams, Geunyoung Yoon
Title: Wavefront Sensor with Off-Axis Illumination
U.S. Serial #: DE60032650.0-08
Filed: Oct 20, 2000
Invented By:
David Williams, Geunyoung Yoon
Title: Wavefront Sensor with Off-Axis Illumination
U.S. Serial #: ES05008540.6
Filed: Oct 20, 2000
Invented By:
David Williams, Geunyoung Yoon
Title: Wavefront Sensor with Off-Axis Illumination
U.S. Serial #: GB 05008540.6
Filed: Oct 20, 2000
Invented By:
David Williams, Geunyoung Yoon
Title: Wavefront Sensor with Off-Axis Illumination
U.S. Serial #: IT68685BE/2007
Filed: Oct 20, 2000
Invented By:
David Williams, Geunyoung Yoon
Title: Wavefront Sensor with Off-Axis Illumination
U.S. Serial #: FR05008540.6
Filed: Oct 20, 2000
Invented By:
David Williams, Geunyoung Yoon
Title: Wavefront Sensor with Off-Axis Illumination
U.S. Serial #: DE60032528.8-08
Filed: Oct 20, 2000
Invented By:
David Williams, Geunyoung Yoon
Title: Wavefront Sensor with Off-Axis Illumination
U.S. Serial #: FR05008541.4
Filed: Oct 20, 2000
Invented By:
David Williams, Geunyoung Yoon
Title: Wavefront Sensor with Off-Axis Illumination
U.S. Serial #: IT68686BE/2007
Filed: Oct 20, 2000
Invented By:
David Williams, Geunyoung Yoon
Title: Wavefront Sensor with Off-Axis Illumination
U.S. Serial #: ES05008541.4
Filed: Oct 20, 2000
Invented By:
David Williams, Geunyoung Yoon
Title: Wavefront Sensor with Off-Axis Illumination
U.S. Serial #: GB 05008541.4
Filed: Oct 20, 2000
Invented By:
David Williams, Geunyoung Yoon
Title: Rapid, Automatic Measurement of the Eye's Wave Aberration
U.S. Serial #: 2001-531011
Filed: Oct 20, 2000
Invented By:
Juan Aragon, Pablo Artal, Heidi Hofer, Pedro Prieto, Benjamin Singer, Fernando Vargas, William Vaughn III, David Williams, Geunyoung Yoon
Title: Method and Apparatus for Improving Vision and the Resolution of Retinal Images
U.S. Serial #: 09/628,690
Filed: Jul 28, 2000
Invented By:
Junzhong Liang, David Williams
Title: Apparatus and Method for Improving Vision and Retinal Imaging
U.S. Serial #: 09/559,643
Filed: Apr 28, 2000
Invented By:
Antonio Guirao, David Williams, Geunyoung Yoon
Title: Rapid, Automatic Measurement of the Eye's Wave Aberration
U.S. Serial #: 09/533,809
Filed: Mar 24, 2000
Invented By:
Juan Aragon, Pablo Artal, Heidi Hofer, Pedro Prieto, Benjamin Singer, Fernando Vargas, William Vaughn III, David Williams, Geunyoung Yoon
Title: Wavefront Sensor With Off-Axis Illumination
U.S. Serial #: 09/422,338
Filed: Oct 21, 1999
Invented By:
David Williams, Geunyoung Yoon
Title: Rapid, Automatic Measurement of the Eye's Wave Aberration
U.S. Serial #: 09/421,892
Filed: Oct 21, 1999
Invented By:
Juan Aragon, Pablo Artal, Heidi Hofer, Pedro Prieto, Benjamin Singer, Fernando Vargas, William Vaughn III, David Williams, Geunyoung Yoon
Title: Method and Apparatus for Improving Vision and the Resolution of Retinal Images
U.S. Serial #: 09/346,309
Filed: Jul 02, 1999
Invented By:
Junzhong Liang, David Williams
Title: Method and Apparatus for Improving Vision and the Resolution of Retinal Images
U.S. Serial #: 09/071,794
Filed: May 04, 1998
Invented By:
Junzhong Liang, David Williams
Title: Method and Apparatus for Improving Vision and the Resolution of Retinal Images
U.S. Serial #: 08/772,977
Filed: Dec 23, 1996
Invented By:
Junzhong Liang, David Williams
Title: General
U.S. Serial #:
Filed: Jan 01, 1899
Invented By:
Junzhong Liang, David Williams
Title: Legal Ref 687.00258A
U.S. Serial #:
Filed: Jan 01, 1899
Invented By:
Juan Aragon, Pablo Artal, Heidi Hofer, Pedro Prieto, Benjamin Singer, Fernando Vargas, William Vaughn III, David Williams, Geunyoung Yoon
Title: Apparatus and Method for Improving Vision and Retinal Imaging
U.S. Serial #:
Filed: Jan 01, 1899
Invented By:
Antonio Guirao, David Williams, Geunyoung Yoon
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