Bausch+Lomb technical support manager Steve Williams passed away on January 30 after a battle with cancer.
A company spokesperson said Williams was well known to generations of optometrists and contact lens fitters for his provision of training and education in Gas Permeable lens selection and fitting.
He began his contact lens career in lens manufacturing with Madden & Layman in 1977. Post-acquisition by Bausch + Lomb, he moved into a customer service role and then onto leading the technical support function.
In this support capacity he provided advice and training to all who expressed an interest – from professors to pre-reg students across the UK and internationally.
‘He will be fondly remembered for his easy going style of presentation and his ability to impart his invaluable depth of knowledge. At Bausch+Lomb, as we remember our dear colleague, our thoughts also go out to his wife Dilys and three daughters,’ said the company.