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The Women in Ophthalmology (WIO) organization recognized Arlene Drack, MD , with their 2018 Scientific Contribution Award. The award recognizes a physician or non-physician scientist who has made a significant scientific contribution in the field of ophthalmology. It was presented to Dr. Drack at...
James Folk, MD , professor of ophthalmology and vitreoretinal specialist, led a clinical research team at the University of Iowa as part of a multi-center clinical trial in patients with Uveitis. Funded by the National Eye Institute, the trial known as the POINT Trial compared treatments for...
A scientific association of glaucoma researchers selected University of Iowa professor of ophthalmology John Fingert, MD, PhD, for inclusion into membership. The Glaucoma Research Society is a prestigious group of glaucoma researchers who discuss and stimulate compelling or innovative research to...
Iowa Eye Alumni Reception The University of Iowa Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences invites you to join our Iowa Eye Alumni Reception. Enjoy an evening with alumni, faculty, and friends. Plus, we'll celebrate Dr. Keith Carter's term as 2018 President of the AAO! AAO Annual Meeting 2018...
Resident ophthalmologist Brittni Scruggs, MD, PhD, recently returned from a two-week trip to the Tenwek Mission Hospital in Bomet, Kenya where she provided surgical and medical care alongside local eye specialists. Days were spent either in the operating room or in the eye clinic seeing patients...
The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences is pleased to have added two new ophthalmologists with Iowa connections. Dr. Jane Bailey recently completed a neuro-ophthalmology fellowship in our department and ophthalmology residency training here in 1996. Dr. Bailey provides comprehensive and...
The Carver College of Medicine Medical Student Research Conference took place Friday, September 12-14, 2018. The department had outstanding representation and came away with multiple awards. Congratulations to all! Student Research Awards - Foundation Francois M. Abboud Prize for Best Platform...
The removal of an eye can be scary, especially for a child. UI Health Care doctors and staff recognized an opportunity to change the experience and ease the concerns of young patients and their families. Team members from the Eye Clinic partnered with the UI Hospitals & Clinics Volunteer...