This summer stargazers and the curious alike will enjoy a rare occurrence. A solar eclipse will be visible across the contiguous United States on Monday, August 21. On that day the moon will block out the sun while traveling over North America, including a total solar eclipse for a brief period...
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Ophthalmologists and alumni from around the Midwest and across the U.S. gathered in June for the 2017 Iowa Eye Annual Meeting and Alumni Reunion. The meeting featured an impressive lineup of renowned speakers, stimulating talks and interesting cases ( recording below ). Attendees had a great time...
Dr. James Folk was elected as President of the Macula Society at the society’s annual meeting in Singapore. Founded in 1977, the Macula Society has nearly 450 national and international members who specialize in retinal vascular and macular diseases. Membership is very competitive with only about...
World Orthoptic Day, June 5, 2017 Tara Bragg, CO, is an Orthoptist for the University of Iowa Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, as well as the director of the Orthoptic Training Program. The Orthoptic Training Program at the University of Iowa is the longest running program in the...
This week we celebrated philanthropy here at the University of Iowa, and especially in our Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences and the Stephen A. Wynn Institute for Vision Research. “Phil” (Philanthropy) highlights the impact of giving on an our area, as well as allows us to thank...
Two physicians in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences were recognized for their dedication to service and teaching. The UI Carver College of Medicine Faculty Service Award acknowledges a faculty member who has made a significant and sustained contribution to the College of Medicine...
National Library Week, April 9-17, 2017 Trish Duffel, RPh, MA, is the Medical Librarian for the University of Iowa Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. Trish is located in the C.S. O'Brien Library on the Lower Level of the Pomerantz Family Pavilion. How long have you worked at UIHC? I’...