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2019 Iowa Eye Annual Meeting

Iowa Eye Annual Meeting & Alumni Reunion

  • Friday and Saturday, June 9-10, 2023 | REGISTER TODAY

  • Early bird discount: After May 20 the cost of registration will increase by $50, so register today!

    Become a 2023 Iowa Eye Member and save an additional $100 off your registration fee.


  • Increase your ophthalmic knowledge and enhance your clinical skills!

  • The meeting features lectures, case presentations, and discussions covering numerous topics of interest to the practicing ophthalmologist. Plus, timely updates from University of Iowa faculty and researchers. Continuing education credit provided.

    Social events include an Alumni Reception and Banquet on Friday evening and outdoor golf or family-friendly picnic and activities following the conference on Saturday afternoon!

  • FEATURED LECTURERS

    • Wolfe Foundation Lecture: "Challenging Cataract Cases"
    • Uday Devgan, MD, FACS

    Uday Devgan, MD, FACS

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      Alson E. Braley Lecture: “All I ever needed, I got from Iowa”

    • Richard C. Allen, MD, PhD, FACS (99R, 00F, 06F)

    Richard C Allen, MD, PhD, FACS

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      Wolken Ethics Lecture: “Primum non nocere? Medical waste, patient safety, and the evidence”

    • Ruth D. Williams, MD

    Ruth D. Williams, MD

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    And guest speakers...

    • “Acute onset strabismus in childhood: More than meets the eye?”
    • Matthew C. Weed, MD (14R, 15F, 16F)

    Matthew C. Weed, MD

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      “The University of Iowa and the History of the Ophthalmology Residency Matching Program”

    • Christopher F. Blodi, MD (84F)

    Christopher F. Blodi, MD


  • CASE PRESENTATIONS AND DISCUSSIONS

    Join us for continuing education involving cataracts, glaucoma, retina, cornea, and more. Case discussion and research updates round out a program for general ophthalmologists and subspecialists.

    SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND NETWORKING

    Several activities will allow participants to network and socialize with colleagues, faculty, and trainees.

    At the banquet reception Friday night we will be recognizing a few retirements and others of note. We will also celebrate the classes of 2013 and welcome alumni of all ages to attend this event.

    On the Saturday afternoon following the meeting, there will be the opportunity to play golf or join us at a park for a family-friendly gathering with tacos and snow cones.

    ACCOMMODATIONS

    A limited number of discounted rooms are available at the Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel. To reserve one, call 319-688-4000 and reference “Iowa Eye Meeting


      • CONFERENCE
      • University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
      • Pomerantz Family Pavilion
      • Braley Auditorium
      • Iowa City, Iowa
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    • FRIDAY EVENING BANQUET
    • Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center (previously the Marriott)
    • 300 East 9th Street
    • Coralville, Iowa 52241
    • GOLF (scramble format)

      Finkbine Golf Course

      1380 Melrose Ave.

      Iowa City, Iowa

      FAMILY & FRIENDS PICNIC

      City Park

      200 E. Park Rd.

      Iowa City, Iowa

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    PROGRAM AGENDA

    Friday, June 9

    7:45 am Check-in Braley Auditorium, 01136 Pomerantz Family Pavilion

    Breakfast / Coffee Service Blodi Conference Rooms 1-3, surgical scheduling waiting area

    8:30 am Welcome Remarks, Erin A. Boese, MD

    8:35 am State of the Department, Keith D. Carter, MD, FACS

    8:45 am Retirement Recognition: A. Tim Johnson, MD, PhD, Thomas A. Oetting, MD, MS

    8:50 am Introduction of the Wolfe Lecture,

    8:55 am Wolfe Foundation Lecture: “Challenging Cataract Cases”, Uday Devgan, MD, FACS

    9:45 am “The University of Iowa and the History of the Ophthalmology Residency Matching Program”, Christopher F. Blodi, MD

    10:00 am Break, Blodi Conference Rooms 1-3, surgical scheduling waiting area

    10:30 am Presentation of the Lisa and Amir Arbisser 'Top Gun' Award, Pavlina S. Kemp, MD

    10:35 am P.J. Leinfelder Award Presentations, Ian C. Han, MD

    11:00 am “Carotenoids in Age Related Eye Disease Study (CAREDS) 1&2:  What have we learned?”, Karen M. Gehrs, MD

    11:25 am “Developing new treatments for pediatric genetic blindness”, Arlene V. Drack, MD

    11:50 am Iowa Academy of Ophthalmology Update, Lindsay M. De Andrade, MD

    12:00 pm Lunch, Melrose Conference Rooms, elevator K to 5th floor

    1:00 pm Found in translation: Bench-to-bedside in the year 20/20+3, Ian C. Han, MD

    1:25 pm Introduction of Wolken Ethics Lecture, Erin M. Shriver, MD, FACS

    1:30 pm Wolken Ethics Lecture: “Primum non nocere? Medical waste, patient safety, and the evidence”, Ruth D. Williams, MD

    2:10 pm Retirement Recognition: Michael Wall, MD, Randy H. Kardon, MD, PhD

    2:15 pm “A residency research project and a career in idiopathic intracranial hypertension”, Michael Wall, MD

    2:40 pm Break, Blodi Conference Rooms 1-3, surgical scheduling waiting area

    3:00 pm EyeRounds update, Kelsey Hunold, BFA (Communications Specialist)

    3:05 pm Retirement Recognition: Richard J. Olson, MD, Pavlina S. Kemp, MD

    3:10 pm “Acute onset strabismus in childhood: More than meets the eye?” Matthew C. Weed, MD

    3:35 pm “Autoimmune retinopathy: A primer”, Timothy M. Boyce, MD

    4:00 pm “Learning through simulation,” Jaclyn M. Haugsdal, MD

    4:25 pm “Operation HawkEyeSight,” Sean M. Rodriguez, MD & Zachary Q. Mortensen, MD

    4:30 pm Adjourn


    SATURDAY, JUNE 10

    8:00 am Breakfast / Coffee Service, Blodi Conference Rooms 1-3, surgical scheduling waiting area

    8:30 am In Memoriam: Sohan S. Hayreh, MD, PhD, FRCS, DSc, FRC, Ophth., Randy H. Kardon, MD, PhD

    8:45 am Introduction of Alson E. Braley Lecture, Keith D. Carter, MD, FACS

    8:50 am Alson E. Braley Lecture: “All I ever needed, I got from Iowa”, Richard C. Allen, MD, PhD, FACS

    9:30 am In Memoriam: H. Stanley Thompson, MD, MS., Randy H. Kardon, MD, PhD

    9:45 am Break, Blodi Conference Rooms 1-3, surgical scheduling waiting area

    10:00 am Concurrent Workshops and Case Presentations

    • Complex Cataract Case Workshop (Braley Auditorium)
    • Moderators: Christopher S. Sales, MD, MPH and Jonathan F. Russell, MD, PhD
    • Oculoplastics Case Workshop (Blodi Conference Rooms 2 and 3)
    • Moderator: Chau M. Pham, MD

    11:30 AM Adjourn


    SOCIAL PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES

    Friday, June 9

    • 6:30 pm - Iowa Eye Reception
    • Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center
    • Coralville, Iowa
    • 7:30 pm - Iowa Eye Banquet
    • Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center
    • Coralville, Iowa

    Saturday, June 10

    • 1:30 pm Golf (scramble format)
    • Finkbine Golf Course
    • Iowa City, Iowa
    • 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm Family & Friends Picnic
    • City Park
    • Iowa City, Iowa


    Our department strives to promote an environment of respect, fairness, integrity, and inclusiveness. Speakers and guests who attend clinical conferences, annual meetings and social events hosted by the department agree to show respect to others by refraining from demeaning, discriminatory, derogatory, abusive or unethical behavior or speech. We reserve the right to censure individuals who do not behave in accordance with these standards and sincerely appreciate the cooperation.


    JA CommendationACCREDITATION: In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by The University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine and Iowa Eye Association. The University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    DISCLOSURE POLICY: Everyone in a position to control the content of this educational activity will disclose to the CME provider and to attendees all relevant financial relationships with any commercial interest.

    Sponsored by the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, and the Iowa Eye Association