DONATE NOWThe Cure Glaucoma Foundation Board of Directors brings together leaders dedicated to advancing glaucoma research, education, patient care, and access to treatment. The board brings experience in glaucoma care, research, nonprofit leadership, and patient advocacy. Together, they help guide the Foundation’s mission to prevent vision loss and support the search for a cure for glaucoma.
Dr. Ronald Fellman, President
Dr. Ronald Fellman joined the Glaucoma Associates of Texas (GAT) in 1983 after completing his Glaucoma Fellowship at the Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. Since then, his commitment to caring for patients with glaucoma is evident by his research endeavors and patient advocacy for over 30 years.
In addition to a fulltime clinical practice, Dr. Fellman currently serves as President of the American Glaucoma Society (AGS). He has received numerous awards throughout his career. These include the first President’s Award from the AGS and the Secretariat and Senior Honor Awards from the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO).
He is past Chair of the Patient Care committee of the AGS and prior AGS councilor to the AAO. Additionally, Dr. Fellman has co-authored over 50 published papers and 20 book chapters on the medical and surgical management of glaucoma.
Dr. Fellman enjoys music composition, playing in a band, fly-fishing, and spending time with his wife and 3 daughters.
Dr. Oluwatosin Smith, Secretary
Dr. Oluwatosin “Tosin” Smith was born in Nigeria and earned her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree (MBBS) from the University of Ibadan. She graduated with the Andrew Blair Aitken’s Prize in Surgery.
Afterward, Dr. Smith began a general surgery residency at Dewsbury and District Hospital in Yorkshire, United Kingdom. She later completed a surgical internship at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC.
She completed her ophthalmology residency at Howard University Hospital, where she served as Chief Resident. During that time, she graduated as the Most Outstanding Resident of 2002.
Her interest in glaucoma led her to pursue a glaucoma fellowship at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. Later, her love of teaching and research led her to the University of Mississippi Medical Center.
She spent five years there as an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology and Chief of the Division of Glaucoma; as a result, three of her graduating residents pursued fellowships in glaucoma.
Currently, Dr. Smith serves as an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. There, she helps train glaucoma fellows.
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Mr. Michael Kettles, Executive Director & Treasurer
Michael Kettles is the Executive Director & Treasurer of the Cure Glaucoma Foundation and serves as a volunteer board member.
A former U.S. Navy officer, Mr. Kettles was diagnosed with glaucoma during a routine flight physical. As a result, he received early treatment and gained firsthand insight into the importance of early detection and timely access to care.
As Executive Director & Treasurer, he oversees the Foundation’s operations, financial stewardship, and implementation of board-directed initiatives supporting glaucoma research, education, and patient care.
Mr. Kettles met his wife Michele, a Navy physician, in Jacksonville, Florida. Later, they settled in Dallas, Texas, with their two children, Jack and Sophie.
In addition, Mr. Kettles appreciates the chance to serve as the Executive Director of Cure Glaucoma Foundation (CGF), stating, “The goals established by the founders of CGF to prevent blindness while searching for a cure represent an effort that I feel privileged to participate in. I hope to find a path to help those with the technical expertise to achieve these important goals.”