David Weinberg is a retired academic vitreoretinal surgeon. He is emeritus Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Science at the Medical College of Wisconsin. His interest in the less-than-science-based aspects of medicine was sparked by inquiries from his patients. Investigation their questions led to his discovery of numerous grandiose claims for implausible, unproven treatments of potentially blinding eye diseases. All opinions expressed by Dr. Weinberg are his alone, and do not represent those of his employer or any other organization with which he is affiliated.