page_title: Irvin Borish
section_title: Art
hierarchical_section_title: Irvin Borish / Biography / Art
caption_attribution_description: Photo of the painting by Dr Irvin Borish from 1996 titled Orchids. This is a part of Beth Roman's collection.
context_page_description: Irvin M. Borish is widely considered the "father of modern optometry". Even though he entered the field of optometry because his family could only afford to pay for two years of college, he left a lasting impression in the field. He wrote one of the most renowned textbooks of optometry - Clinical Refraction. He worked to create several educational and research institutions for optometry. He also lobbied tirelessly to establish optometry as a mainstream medical practice. His contribution to optometry has been recognized through prestigious awards and recognition from his peers.
context_section_description: Borish always had an artistic streak. He wrote several poems to his wife Bea. In the early 1950s he took up drawing as a hobby. He found Leonardo da Vinci's complete set of drawings and used them to hone his skills. He always had at least one painting in progress. He tried diverse styles from impressionistic to surreal. He has also donated several of his paintings some of which have been used in charity auctions to raise money for good causes.
caption: Orchids, 1996
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