Dr. Evans is well known for his research and teachings in the area of visual
function and the measurement of visual capability. Dr. Evans began his vision
research career in 1978 as an Air Force officer in the Air Aerospace Medical
Research Laboratory where he developed new measures of visual function for
pilots and astronauts. Since that time he has participated as an
investigator in many commercial and FDA clinical trials related to the
evaluation of LASIK and PRK surgery, as well as the impact of various eye
diseases on visual function. He has published numerous scientific articles,
written several book chapters on visual function and holds five patents on
optical devices.

    Dr. Evans received his B.S. from the Air Force Academy. At Wright State
University in Dayton, OH, he received an M.S. in systems engineering and an
MBA in management. His Ph.D. in Ocular Physiology was obtained from Indiana
University. Currently, Dr. Evans is on leave as a faculty member from the
University of Alabama, Birmingham.