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05/21/2022
Photos from Institute for Vision Research - IVR's post
05/04/2022

Photos from Institute for Vision Research - IVR's post

04/22/2022
Did you know that our department operates a resident-run free clinic at Iowa City Free Medical & Dental Clinic, the 2nd ...
04/19/2022

Did you know that our department operates a resident-run free clinic at Iowa City Free Medical & Dental Clinic, the 2nd longest-running free clinic in the US? Or that we recently started performing panretinal photocoagulation (PRP) for patients with advanced diabetic retinopathy? Now you do! Our volunteers love spending Saturdays providing care to people in the Iowa City and the surrounding community who would not otherwise have access to care.

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Photos from Iowa Lions Eye Bank's post
03/30/2022

Photos from Iowa Lions Eye Bank's post

We are excited to announce our next class of resident ophthalmologists! This group will be joining us as PGY1 interns in...
02/11/2022

We are excited to announce our next class of resident ophthalmologists! This group will be joining us as PGY1 interns in July 2022. 💛

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The Department is currently seeking an academically oriented comprehensive/cataract surgeon to join a team of two establ...
02/02/2022

The Department is currently seeking an academically oriented comprehensive/cataract surgeon to join a team of two established providers. Appointment at the level of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or full Professor is available and commensurate with experience. The position entails clinical and surgical activity at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics main campus, Iowa River Landing Ambulatory site as well as possible outreach sites. Learn more: https://jobs.uiowa.edu/faculty/view/74369

09/09/2021

Join us virtually at the Iowa Lions Eye Bank Celebration of Hope & Renewal.

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We are pleased to again be ranked among the nation's best according to U.S. News and World Report! The 2021-22 "Best Hos...
07/27/2021

We are pleased to again be ranked among the nation's best according to U.S. News and World Report! The 2021-22 "Best Hospitals" rankings recognized the department at #7, which is the highest-ranking of an eye program in the Midwest.

For the 32nd year in a row, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics is listed as the No. 1 hospital in Iowa, as well as the only one in Iowa to have specialties ranked in the top 50 nationally. https://bit.ly/3xbTObI

This article discusses an important topic and contains helpful resources, including a toolkit created by recent   gradua...
07/26/2021
Responding to Sexual Harassment by Patients and Colleagues

This article discusses an important topic and contains helpful resources, including a toolkit created by recent graduate, Lauren Hock, MD (21R) on responding to sexual harassment by patients and colleagues.

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Disrupting the harasser’s behavior can prevent the victimization of others.

"When I saw the position, I realized I could contribute to the patient experience by sharing my technical knowledge.” Me...
07/22/2021

"When I saw the position, I realized I could contribute to the patient experience by sharing my technical knowledge.”

Meet Steven Dailey, University of Iowa Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences IT Support Analyst: https://bit.ly/3ex2S4I

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Photos from Iowa Donor Network's post
07/20/2021

Photos from Iowa Donor Network's post

A 2021 Ophthalmology Glaucoma article reported the 100 most impactful articles in clinical glaucoma care based on litera...
07/15/2021
The American Glaucoma Society 100: Articles with Significant Impact on Clinical Glaucoma Care

A 2021 Ophthalmology Glaucoma article reported the 100 most impactful articles in clinical glaucoma care based on literature citations and polling American Glaucoma Society members. Ten of these articles included University of Iowa faculty members among the authors. Dr. Wallace Alward was an author on 8 of these articles. Dr. Hayreh was an author of 5 of these articles. Other Iowa authors include Drs. Mansour Armaly, Charles Phelps, Hansjoerg Kolder, Thomas Farrell, Edwin Stone, John Fingert, and Val Sheffield. https://bit.ly/3B4Dwoh

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To identify 100 articles with significant impact on the clinical care of patients with glaucoma.

Check out The Ophthalmologist's recent interview with Clinical Professor, Erin Shriver, MD, FACS!"Not fearing judgment, ...
06/11/2021
From Empowered to Empowering

Check out The Ophthalmologist's recent interview with Clinical Professor, Erin Shriver, MD, FACS!

"Not fearing judgment, but instead feeling empowered, has helped me take chances and put myself out there in ways I couldn't imagine before."

https://theophthalmologist.com/business-profession/from-empowered-to-empowering

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Sitting Down With… Erin Shriver, Clinical Professor, Jim O’Brien Gross and Donnita Gross Chair in Ophthalmology Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, Oculoplastic, Orbital and Oncology Service, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, USA

Happy Birthday, Iowa KidSight!
05/21/2021

Happy Birthday, Iowa KidSight!

Iowa KidSight turns 21 today! 🥳 What a gift, sight: 628,538 children served, with 36,814 (5.8%) of those children requiring referral to a local eye doctor throughout the years. 👀👍😍

Randy Kardon, MD, PhD, alongside his OCT research team, received the prestigious 2021 Heidelberg Engineering US XTREME R...
05/18/2021

Randy Kardon, MD, PhD, alongside his OCT research team, received the prestigious 2021 Heidelberg Engineering US XTREME Research Award for their innovative work in OCT research: “Ocular Imaging with SD-OCT for Raised Optic Disc Evaluation”. Congratulations, Dr. Kardon and team!

Congratulations to our faculty members, Michael Abramoff, MD, PhD, and Robert Mullins, MS, PhD, who were honored as Impa...
04/29/2021

Congratulations to our faculty members, Michael Abramoff, MD, PhD, and Robert Mullins, MS, PhD, who were honored as Impact Scholars at the Carver College of Medicine Celebration of Research, Scholarship, Teaching, and Service earlier this week.

Carver College of Medicine Impact Scholars are selected based on the Hirsch index, also known as the H-index, which represents the number of research papers a faculty member has published, and the papers’ impact as determined by how many times they have been cited by other scientists and scholars in subsequent research articles.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3tWGA1K

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Did you know the F.C. Blodi Eye Pathology Laboratory is one of less than 10 independent eye pathology labs in the United...
04/23/2021

Did you know the F.C. Blodi Eye Pathology Laboratory is one of less than 10 independent eye pathology labs in the United States? Happy Medical Laboratory Professionals Week to our dedicated and hardworking team!

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04/20/2021

When Emily and Adam from Iowa City welcomed their third child into the world on October 5, 2020, their doctor noticed immediately there was a problem with little Avery’s eyes.

They were referred to the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics Department of Ophthalmology where Avery was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder of the eyes called Peters anomaly, which caused thinning and clouding of her corneas, along with glaucoma and cataracts.

Joyful over the birth of their beautiful daughter, Emily and Adam were now devastated to learn she was blind. Hope for sight came three months later when Dr. Mark Greiner performed corneal transplants on each of Avery’s eyes, just one week apart.

In a heartfelt letter to the families of Avery’s cornea donors, her grateful parents wrote, “Our three-month-old daughter received a transplant thanks to your gift. It will be a long road, but there is hope she will see. We realize the terrible loss you have suffered to make this gift possible. What you and your loved one have done will leave a lasting mark on the life of our little girl and our whole family. We hope this letter and our sincere gratitude brings you peace.”

Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences faculty members are highly respected in their fields of expertise and in...
04/14/2021

Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences faculty members are highly respected in their fields of expertise and involved in many interesting activities in/out of work. Each month we will share a "Faculty Feature" to take an opportunity to share a little about individual faculty members – who they are and what they are up to.

April's faculty member is Associate Professor, Mark Greiner, MD. Dr. Greiner is a member of the Cornea and External Eye Disease Service, Medical Director of the Iowa Lions Eye Bank, and Cornea Fellowship Director. He has been a faculty member since 2012.

Meet Dr. Greiner: https://bit.ly/3e3v8uu

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The AAPOS- American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus 2021 Virtual Meeting took place April 9-11, w...
04/13/2021

The AAPOS- American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus 2021 Virtual Meeting took place April 9-11, with excellent representation from the Iowa Eye team.

At the opening of the 46th Annual Meeting, Dr. Arlene Drack received the AAPOS Lifetime Achievement Award for 2020 and Dr. Scott Larson received the Presidential Guest of Honor AAPOS award. Congratulations, Drs. Drack and Larson!

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Congratulations to Clinical Professor, Erin Shriver, MD, FACS, on being named to The Ophthalmologist's 2021 Power List o...
03/31/2021
Erin M. Shriver

Congratulations to Clinical Professor, Erin Shriver, MD, FACS, on being named to The Ophthalmologist's 2021 Power List of the Top 100 Women In Ophthalmology!

https://theophthalmologist.com/power-list/2021/erin-m-shriver

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Clinical Professor, Jim O’Brien Gross and Donnita Gross Chair in Ophthalmology Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, Oculoplastic, Orbital and Oncology Service, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa, USA

Check out the latest episode of Eyes for Ears featuring our department chair, Dr. Keith Carter. The panel discusses some...
03/29/2021
‎Eyes For Ears: The Minority Ophthalmology Mentorship Program with Drs. Keith Carter and Paul Lee on Apple Podcasts

Check out the latest episode of Eyes for Ears featuring our department chair, Dr. Keith Carter. The panel discusses some of the challenges of diversity within academic ophthalmology, and the benefits and mentorship that the Minorities in Ophthalmology Mentorship (MOM) program offers to students looking to apply to our very competitive field. The MOM program is an academic program supported by the American Academy of Ophthalmology and AUPO. https://apple.co/31sSu79

Also, our very own Clinical Assistant Professor and glaucoma service member, Dr. Andrew Pouw, is 1 of the 2 podcast hosts. Great work Drs. Andrew Pouw and Ben Young!

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‎Show Eyes For Ears, Ep The Minority Ophthalmology Mentorship Program with Drs. Keith Carter and Paul Lee - Mar 29, 2021

Today is One Day for Iowa, University of Iowa's 24-hour giving day. Help us support our mission to improve research, edu...
03/24/2021

Today is One Day for Iowa, University of Iowa's 24-hour giving day. Help us support our mission to improve research, education, and patient care by donating over the next 24 hours. Every gift makes a difference! https://bit.ly/3vYaDaC

Great article on Iowa Eye resident alumnus, Will Flanary, MD (17R) aka Dr. Glaucomflecken. We enjoy laughing and learnin...
03/18/2021
UI Ophthalmology Residency Program graduate goes viral for making comedy-style medical TikToks

Great article on Iowa Eye resident alumnus, Will Flanary, MD (17R) aka Dr. Glaucomflecken. We enjoy laughing and learning with you, keep up the great work!
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A doctor who completed his ophthalmology residency through University of Iowa Health Care has gained fame on TikTok for making comedy videos about his work in the medical field. William Flanary, or Dr. Glaucomflecken on TikTok, has gained over 300,000 followers from making these comedy videos. Flana...

Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences faculty members are highly respected in their fields of expertise and in...
03/16/2021

Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences faculty members are highly respected in their fields of expertise and involved in many interesting activities in/out of work. Each month we will share a "Faculty Feature" to take an opportunity to share a little about individual faculty members – who they are and what they are up to.

March's faculty member is Clinical Assistant Professor, Khadija Shahid, OD, MPH, FAAO. Dr. Shahid is a member of the Primary Eye Care and Vision Rehabilitation services and has been a faculty member since 2011. Meet Dr. Shahid: https://bit.ly/3eIonQI

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Attention fourth (final) year medical students: Please help us fill out this anonymous and IRB approved survey about you...
03/12/2021

Attention fourth (final) year medical students: Please help us fill out this anonymous and IRB approved survey about your perceptions of surgical subspecialties. Data collected from this survey will have no identifiable information and will not in any way affect the match process. https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0MoLClXUfvdhQZT

"We want to help our patients and communication is the means through which we do so much of that," says Chris Sales, MD,...
03/04/2021
Less is often more: Why efficient communication makes a difference for providers - The Loop

"We want to help our patients and communication is the means through which we do so much of that," says Chris Sales, MD, MPH, ophthalmologist. "Efficient communication is more effective because it allows us to get more done."
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In any profession, when time is used efficiently, productivity increases. In health care, it also means we can improve the quality of care. And one of the key mechanisms in achieving efficiency—effective communication—may be more easily attainable than providers think. The Provider Communication...

Last month the Carver College of Medicine Ophthalmology Interest Group (OIG), in collaboration with the Student National...
03/03/2021
2-18-2021 - Ophthalmology Panel - Hosted by OIG, SNMA, and LMSA

Last month the Carver College of Medicine Ophthalmology Interest Group (OIG), in collaboration with the Student National Medical Association (SNMA) and Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA), hosted a virtual panel of ophthalmology residents and faculty in celebration of Black History Month.

The group discussed underrepresented minorities and diversity initiatives within the field. The diverse panel of physicians shared their own experiences in ophthalmology and held a Q&A session with the audience.

Panelists included faculty members, Drs. Keith Carter and Pavlina Kemp, as well as residents, Aaron Dotson, MD, PGY1; David Ramirez, MD, PGY3; Sean Rodriguez, MD, PGY1; and Alexis Warren, MD, PGY4.

Watch the full recording: https://bit.ly/2ZUdxi4

Happy Thank a Resident Day! Today, we take a moment to be grateful for all the care and hard work our residents give to ...
02/26/2021

Happy Thank a Resident Day! Today, we take a moment to be grateful for all the care and hard work our residents give to our patients and our community. This past year has held many challenges, and our residents have graciously risen to meet every opportunity. We are so proud of their achievements and progress.

Thank you, University of Iowa Ophthalmology Residents!

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Two of our team members, PGY1 resident Aaron Dotson, MD, and neuro-ophthalmology fellow Alanna Tisdale, MD, MPH, were re...
02/23/2021

Two of our team members, PGY1 resident Aaron Dotson, MD, and neuro-ophthalmology fellow Alanna Tisdale, MD, MPH, were recently featured as Carver College of Medicine highlighted trainees, sharing insights into what Black History Month means to them. https://bit.ly/3pO3PrO

Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences faculty members are highly respected in their fields of expertise and in...
02/17/2021
Faculty Feature: Ian Han, MD | Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences faculty members are highly respected in their fields of expertise and involved in many interesting activities in/out of work. Each month we will share a "Faculty Feature" to take an opportunity to share a little about individual faculty members – who they are and what they are up to.

February's faculty member is Assistant Professor, Ian Han, MD. Dr. Han is a member of the retina/vitreous service and has been a faculty member since 2016. Meet Dr. Han: https://bit.ly/2Zq7OAh

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Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences faculty members are highly respected in their fields of expertise and involved in many interesting activities in/out of work. Each month this "Faculty Feature" will take an opportunity to share a little about individual facu

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I was a resident when a large room was divided by shower curtains to create individual exam areas. The Dept has come a very long way and I miss it. Keep fighting the good fight to prevent blindness!
📜 Announcing this month's Outstanding Female Leader, presented by Alcon!

Dr. Erin Shriver is a Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and the Jim O’Brien Gross and Donnita Gross Chair of Ophthalmology at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. Join us in congratulating Dr. Shriver on her many accomplishments, especially in educating and mentoring the next generation of ophthalmologists! https://bit.ly/3DvxuwY

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Congratulations to University of Iowa Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences on this incredible accomplishment. Iowa Lions Eye Bank is proud to be part of this sight-saving organization!
New episode of Hadley Presents!
Tips from a Low Vision Doctor
Listen now: https://hadley.edu/podcasts/hadley-presents-conversation-experts/tips-low-vision-doctor

Low Vision Optometrist Dr. Mark Wilkinson answers common questions and shares his advice for getting the most out of low vision optometry appointments.

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I recall both the stress & exhilaration of when I matched with my top choice, the University of Iowa Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences residency, and share those feelings with today's students.

Congratulations and best wishes today and for all your accomplishments so far!

https://medicine.uiowa.edu/content/match-day-2021
THANK YOU PROF SOHAN HAYREH
It is amazing how a man who is now over 90 years old and a very modest but brilliant scientist in Iowa City (whom I met and was his patient of a few years ago) at the University's Ophthalmology dept. impacted my and my wife's life with all three of his first fundamental ground breaking discoveries, neuro-ophthalmologist prof. Sohan Hayreh of Iowa University.

He discovered how glaucoma is not a mechanical but a vascular issue, how fundus angiography (he was a main pioneer researching using this technology) can identify choroidal melanoma (which I have) and that the blood supply of the optic nerve head is entirely provided by the posterior ciliary artery circulation, which completely changed the entire concept about the optic nerve's circulatory disorders, especially about the origin and development of AION (anterior ischemic optic neuropathy - which I have).

Great men affect many lives in life improving ways, and often deeply.

That reminds me that we better ought to thank men like him while they still live.

Thank your professor Sohan Hayreh.

See more on this giant of science here:
Mahsaw Motlagh, MD, is spending her preliminary year in internal medicine with us before joining University of Iowa Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences for her residency. She sent a photograph of this morning's sunrise over the research campus from the Iowa City VA Health Care System. Nice view!
Congratulations to University of Iowa Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences residents, Salma Dawoud, MD, David Ramirez, MD, and Maggie Strampe, MD, who were recently selected to serve on the EyeRounds Editorial Board! We know you will carry on the great tradition of residents on the board, expanding the reach and quality of our EyeRounds content.
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Dr. Isabella Grumbach and Dr. Randy Kardon will lead this study examining the effects of radiation therapy on the small blood vessels in the eye. This five-year, $2.5M R01 will foster a collaboration between our department, the University of Iowa Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Radiation Oncology-CCOM, University of Iowa College of Engineering, and the Tippie College of Business, University of Iowa.

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Pediatricians who use iScreen Vision can have confidence that their patients' images are being reviewed by an experienced, highly-skilled team of analysts, including Wanda Pfeifer, who works with iScreen Vision part-time in addition to her full-time role with University of Iowa Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, where she also analyzes images for Iowa KidSight. Wanda is featured today on the International Orthoptic Association website. Proud to have Wanda on the iScreen Vision team! https://bit.ly/3fKhs7R
A big thanks to University of Iowa Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences for coming to the FMC to help our diabetic patients with eye screenings! Our wonderful community of providers allows us to offer ever-more comprehensive care for our patients.
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