Frederick T. Fraunfelder

Dr. Frederick T. "Fritz" Fraunfelder (born August 16, 1934) is a prominent ophthalmologist best known for his research interests in ocular cancer and adverse effects of drugs on the visual system. He received his formal medical education at Oregon Health and Science University, the University of Chicago School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and Moorefield's Eye Hospital in the University of London. He is the founder of the Casey Eye Institute which is part of Oregon Health and Science University. He is the author or co-author of 14 medical textbooks on the eye and over 200 peer review scientific articles. One of these books, "Clinical Ocular Toxicology", which is a series of 5, was recognized as one of the outstanding ocular textbooks of the 20th century. In 2008 he co-authored his first non-medical book, "Retirement Rx". The paper-back edition, "Retire Right", was published in May 2009. It is also available in large print, French and Kindle.

Dr. Fraunfelder's interests include his wife of 50 years, 5 children and their mates, and 14 grandchildren. He considers his work to be a hobby because he enjoys what he does, "especially if it passes the time flies test". He is currently in "semi-retirement". In order to be successful in retirement he is always working on the eight traits that are common in highly successful retirees, which can be found in "Retirement Right".