Carl B. Camras

Carl B. Camras
Born(1953-11-23)November 23, 1953
Glencoe, Illinois
DiedApril 14, 2009(2009-04-14) (aged 55)
EducationYale University, Columbia University, UCLA
Known forDevelopment of the prostaglandin analogues for the treatment of glaucoma
Medical career
ProfessionOphthalmologist, Chairman UNMC Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
InstitutionsUniversity of Nebraska Medical Center
ResearchGlaucoma

Carl B. Camras (November 23, 1953 – April 14, 2009) was an American ophthalmologist known for his research on the treatment of glaucoma. He codeveloped latanoprost sold under the trade name Xalatan, which is the most widely used glaucoma medication.

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