Len Zheleznyak
About Len Zheleznyak
Len Zheleznyak - EVP of Vision Science
Len Zheleznyak holds the position of Executive Vice President of Vision Science at Clerio Vision. As the first employee of the company, he has significantly contributed to its growth and development. His responsibilities include overseeing the Myopia Control program, which is dedicated to researching the mechanisms behind myopia progression and developing contact lenses to slow childhood eye growth.
Len Zheleznyak's Educational Background
Len Zheleznyak has an extensive academic background in optics. He holds a PhD, MS, and BS in Optics from The Institute of Optics at the University of Rochester. This strong educational foundation has supported his diverse research efforts and contributions to the field of vision science.
Research and Contributions in Vision Science
Len Zheleznyak's research encompasses myopia control, presbyopia correction, wavefront science, femtosecond lasers, and contact and intraocular lens design. He has also worked in corneal refractive surgery. His innovative work has resulted in numerous peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, patents, and conference presentations in the field of vision and optical sciences.
Professional Affiliations and Community Service
In addition to his research and executive roles, Len Zheleznyak serves the optics community in various capacities. He is an executive committee member of the Optics Vision Science Technical Group, a reviewer for peer-reviewed journals, and a guest lecturer at the University of Rochester. His participation in these roles underscores his commitment to advancing the field of optics.
Entrepreneurial Ventures and Industry Experience
Len Zheleznyak co-founded Ovitz Corporation, which provides customized optical solutions for keratoconic patients. He also has industry experience from his tenure at Ometric Corporation, a Sequoia-backed spectroscopy start-up later acquired by Haliburton Energy Services. These entrepreneurial and industry roles highlight his practical expertise and innovative approach to addressing complex optical challenges.