Robert M. Sinskey, MD
1924-2015
Cateline, beloved wife of Lion Don Chinery.
A giant in the world of ophthalmology, Dr. Sinskey has been an inspiration to Lions in Southern California for many decades.
Dr. Sinskey patented his internationally popular modified J-loop intraocular lens and invented several surgical instruments, including his widely used Sinskey Hook. He served as president of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) from 1999 to 2000, and was inducted into its Hall of Fame in 2005.
