Results of the 2009 Ophthalmology Times Best Programs survey are out and the University of Iowa continues to climb in the rankings. The survey revealed that UI climbed from 8th to 5th in Best Overall, from 8th to 4th in Best Clinical (Patient Care), and from an Honorable Mention up to 6th in Best Research. Iowa's Residency Program held strong at 4th in the country.

The annual survey recognizes excellence in teaching and development of residents, quality clinical (patient care), and aggressive research pursuits. It is based on surveys of Ophthalmology Times subscribers as well as department chairpersons and residency directors.