Primary eye care providers, Drs. Vera Howe and Marcus Noyes were awarded Fellowship in the American Academy of Optometry during the Academy 2019 and 3rd World Congress of Optometry in Orlando, FL. Professionals who become Fellows of the Academy must complete a rigorous candidacy process. Candidates...
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Several members of the Diagnostic Imaging group showcased their photography expertise at the Ophthalmic Photography Society’s ( OPS ) Annual Scientific Exhibit imaging competition. The competition was held during the American Academy of Ophthalmology ( AAO ) Annual Meeting in San Francisco. Staff...
Ophthalmology Times released the 2019 Best Programs Survey results and the University of Iowa scored highly in all phases of our academic mission. The UI is considered to be among the best ophthalmic programs in the country for clinical care, education, and vision research according to the...
The Carver College of Medicine Medical Student Research Conference took place on September 18-19, with an awards banquet on Friday, September 20. The department had outstanding representation and came away with multiple awards. Dr. Erin Shriver received a prestigious 'Mentor of the Year' award and...
Where to Find University of Iowa Colleagues Download PDF >>FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Arlene Drack . Ophthalmic Genetics Study Club: Electrophysiology after subretinal gene therapy with Luxturna . Location: Westin St. Francis Alina Dumitrescu . Ophthalmic Genetics Study Club:...
The department gained two new eye care providers to coincide with the start of a new academic year. Jennifer Ling, MD , joined the Cornea, External and Refractive Surgery service as a clinical assistant professor. Her specialties include the treatment of cornea and external diseases, corneal...
Did you know good vision is critical to learning? Up to 80% of what children learn in their early school years is visual*. Pediatric eye care providers at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics are encouraging school-age children to have their eyes checked as part of routine medical care. “...
U.S. News & World Report released their annual ranking of the nation’s best hospitals and recognized University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics ophthalmology program among the best again. Ranked among the top ten programs since 1990, UIHC earned the #6 spot on the 2019-20 list. “We are pleased...