In Memoriam: Jerry A. Shields, MD
A founder of modern ocular oncology, Dr. Shields helped transform eye cancer care through innovation, research, and mentorship. The retina community mourns the passing of Jerry A. Shields, MD, founding director of the Ocular Oncology Service at Wills Eye Hospital and a pioneer in the field of ocular oncology. Dr. Shields died peacefully at home on June 22, 2025, at the age of 88, surrounded by his family. Jerry and Carol Shields. Over a career that spanned 5 decades, Dr. Shields helped transform the
