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Kara Cavuoto, M.D., is the consummate example of an academician who has had an undeniable impact on ophthalmic clinical practice, research, and education. As medical director of the Emergency Department at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, one of the few U.S. eye hospitals with a specialized emergency department, Cavuoto demonstrated strength and leadership by ensuring 24-hour eye care is available, even throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. She also serves as the director of medical student education in which she guides the educational programs and career development of medical students. She has implemented novel learning options, lecture styles, and teaching opportunities to enrich the training of future generations. Finally, she is an innovative researcher who is well-recognized for her work on a myriad of important issues including gender representation, medical education, microbiology, pediatric ophthalmology, and strabismus. Her recent awards include the 2020 Honor Award from the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, the prestigious 2020 Outstanding Teaching Award from the University of Miami, the 2018 Educators Award from the Women in Ophthalmology, and the 2018 Achievement Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology. A spot on the 2022 Power List would be a well-deserved recognition of her accomplishments as well as her potential and drive to shape the future of our field.