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Welcome Drs. Jennifer Ling and Marcus Noyes
The UI Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences is pleased to introduce two new eye care providers to start off the new academic year.
Jennifer Ling, MD, joined the Cornea, External and Refractive Surgery service as Clinical Assistant Professor. Her specialties include the treatment of cornea and external diseases, corneal transplantation and eye banking, and refractive and laser eye surgery. Dr. Ling received her fellowship training from the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center and completed residency training at the UC Davis Health System Eye Center. She sees patients in the main eye clinic and has a refractive surgery clinic at the UI Health Care – Iowa River Landing location.
"UIHC is that rare blend of world-renowned expertise coupled with friendly, down-to-earth people. I feel honored to be joining such an amazing team"
Hometown: London, Ontario (Canada)
Hobbies/Interests: Cooking and hiking
Alma mater: University of Toronto
Marcus Noyes, OD, joined the Primary Eye Care and Contact Lens clinics as clinical assistant professor. Dr. Noyes completed a dual residency in Cornea/Contact Lens and Ocular Disease at The Ohio State University Havener Eye Institute after receiving a Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Houston College of Optometry. He sees patients in the main hospital eye clinic and UI Health Care – Iowa River Landing clinic location.
"Being able to work toward enhancing and restoring vision for patients is extremely rewarding, and I'm honored to get to participate in it daily."
Hometown: Marion, IA
Hobbies/Interests: Attending rock/indie concerts, playing music, quantum physics, videogames, technology, and craft beer
Alma mater: University of Northern Iowa
Staff Spotlight: Diagnostic Imaging
Services and staff will be featured each month on the digital monitors and in the Weekly Update as a way of showcasing the various aspects and people of our department.
Our staff spotlight through the month of August is the Diagnostic Imaging Team.
Did you know Diagnostic Imaging…
- Helps diagnose eye conditions and document the progress of treatment. Images are also used in teaching and research.
- UIHC staff photographers provide a full range of digital imaging services.
- Over 26,000 diagnostic imaging procedures were done last year.
More information: https://medicine.uiowa.edu/eye/patient-care/imaging-services/diagnostic-imaging
Pictured (L to R): Brice Critser, Susan Wright, Meghan Menzel, Nicole Radunzel, Toni Venckus, Sarah Skiles, Jody Troyer
Not pictured: Andrea Hoback
Meet our Diagnostic Imaging team…
BRICE CRITSER, CRA, OCT-C
Director
Started with the department in August 2004, took over as Director in July 2010. Employed with the University of Iowa since June 1997, totaling 22 years.
Hobbies/Interests:
I'm an avid golfer and love photographing both of my boy's athletic events.
The best part of my job is…
Working with the world's best physicians and staff.
Why is diagnostic imaging so important?
Diagnostic imaging is vitally important to the physicians in documenting and illuminating the patient's eye for treatment and diagnosis of pathology. We serve as the first data collectors for the physician when a patient is seen by the department. We help track progress of treatment and help answer questions pertaining to the patient's care. It's an honor to be one of the few people who actually look into the patient's eye in order to help them with their vision problems.
ANDREA HOBACK, CRA
Ophthalmic Photographer II
Joined the ophthalmology team 5 years ago
Hobbies/Interests:
All things Bravo. Anyone want to discuss the Housewives, Below Deck, Top Chef? I'm your gal. Hit me up.
The best part of my job is…
The patients! You develop a bond when you see them every 4 weeks.
Why is diagnostic imaging so important?
Because it helps our physicians diagnose and treat our patients.
MEGHAN MENZEL, CRA
Ophthalmic Photographer II
Joined the ophthalmology team 2.5 years ago.
Hobbies/Interests:
When I'm not at work you'll find me spending time with my family, biking, doing yoga, vegetable gardening/ preserving, and when there is time -- reading!
The best part of my job is…
Having direct patient interactions. I love helping people and being able to provide a wide variety of diagnostic imaging techniques for patients and doctors. Lastly, photographing eyes is awesome! Everyone has their own story to tell and capturing that in a photo is unique to an ophthalmic photographer.
Why is diagnostic imaging so important?
Diagnostic imaging is important because it helps document disease processes and educate the ophthalmology community. This leads to new innovations and better patient care.
NICOLE RADUNZEL, CRA
Ophthalmic Photographer I
Joined the ophthalmology team just over a year ago
Hobbies/Interests:
I enjoy spending time with my husband, kids, and cats, reading, listening to podcasts, exploring new places, photography, and trying to convince my husband that we need a dog.
The best part of my job is…
I love that every day here comes with a new challenge, and that I am always learning and improving. Being able to combine my childhood dream of being an ophthalmologist with my adult dream/degree/experience in photography is pretty freaking cool! And I have the most amazing and fun coworkers.
Why is diagnostic imaging so important?
Diagnostic imaging is important because it helps the doctors give their patients the best care.
SARAH SKILES, CRA
Ophthalmic Photographer II
Joined the ophthalmology team 2.5 years ago
Hobbies/Interests:
My hobbies include yoga, reading, spending time with my family, cooking, gardening, hiking, and a newly found love of kayaking.
The best part of my job is…
I have two answers for this one. First off, I love being able to use my creative/photography background in a way in which helps people. It's also very interesting to be learning so much along the way. The second thing I'd like to mention is my coworkers, I've never worked with such a supportive and caring group of people. In diagnostic imaging, we are truly a tight-knit family.
Why is diagnostic imaging so important?
Diagnostic imaging is important because it helps the doctors give the patient proper care and a correct diagnosis.
JODY TROYER, CRA
Ophthalmic Photographer II
I've worked in the U of I photography department for about 3.5 years. I was first introduced to the department of ophthalmology as a student at the U of I when I worked for Dr. Kuehn's glaucoma research laboratory in 2010.
Hobbies/Interests:
If I'm not reading or spending time with my husband and fur family, I do a lot of hiking, weight lifting/yoga, and taking photos for fun outside of work.
The best part of my job is…
The variety of ways we have to take images of different anatomical subtleties of the eye is fascinating. Ophthalmic photography is a specialized profession that allows us to help patients while getting to work with cutting-edge imaging modalities. I also love working with my coworkers – they are incredible! Photography is a close group and it's a great environment to work in.
Why is diagnostic imaging so important?
Diagnostic imaging helps the doctors to diagnose and treat our patients. Our imaging not only helps the doctors track the progression of pathologies over time and determine the best course of treatment, it also helps our patients to view their eye as a photograph so they can understand what the doctor sees.
TONI VENCKUS, CRA
Ophthalmic Photographer II
Joined the ophthalmology team in 2010
Hobbies/Interests:
Reading, native plant gardening, and caring for my cats and dogs.
The best part of my job is…
Experiencing the technological advances in imaging, and witnessing the advances in study and treatment of disease by a top-notch staff.
Why is diagnostic imaging so important?
It is a source of information that can be very useful for diagnosis and treatment of disease, especially if it is the best imaging obtainable.
SUSAN WRIGHT, CRA
Ophthalmic Photographer
I started in ophthalmology 5 years ago as a medical assistant working under the department of nursing. I worked with the nurses at the nurses station and retina in the injection clinic. 3 years ago I joined photography. It has been such a good fit for me and a challenging change.
Hobbies/Interests:
I love watching my son play sports, hanging out with family and kayaking
The best part of my job is…
Working with such an incredible group. My coworkers in photography are some of the most kind hearted supportive people I know. Not to mention very talented.
Why is diagnostic imaging so important?
I think diagnostic imaging is important because it provides very helpful information to help our doctors to diagnose and treat eye diseases.
Best Wishes, Mitch Beckman
Mitch Beckman, Assistant Vice President, UI Center for Advancement, and development officer for the department and IVR, will be moving on to a new opportunity at the end of this month.
A message from Mitch…
Dear All,
I'll be departing from my development position at the end of the month to take a position at the Medical College of Wisconsin and Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee. It's a tremendous opportunity for me to return home after being at Iowa for nearly 20 years. It's been wonderful working with you and everyone in the department and IVR. I've greatly appreciated working with you and how much we've raised collectively over the years.
During this interim period until my replacement is found for the open development officer position for the department, my UICA colleague, Scott Hansen, will be your point person. Here's his contact information:
Scott Hansen
Executive Director
3194673723 – office
3199360847 -- cell
For IVR development-related matters, your point of contact will continue to be Katie Sturgell.
In the meantime, let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Best wishes,
Mitch
Ophthalmology Times Resident Writers Award Program
UI Ophthalmology has a finalist in the Allergan Ophthalmology Times 'Resident Writers Award Program'. Check out the fascinating case about UGH syndrome from Austin Fox, MD, PGY4, and cast your vote! http://bit.ly/2Zj3mVy
Pfeifer named recipient of 2019 Harold A. Stein PRize for Scientific Paper
Wanda Pfeifer, COMT, OC(C), CO, has been selected to receive the 2019 Harold A. Stein, MD, FRCS(C) Prize for Scientific Paper for her paper entitled, "Pediatric Electroretinograms: The Diagnostic Usefulness of the Electronegative Electroretinogram in Children".
Wanda's paper will be published by IJCAHPO and she will accept her award at the upcoming IJCAHPO Annual Continuing Education Program in San Francisco, CA on October 11.
Congratulations, Wanda!
New OrthoptIC Students
Help us welcome Abby Petrunak and Emily Rouse, the department's two newest orthoptic students!
Abby Petrunak
Orthoptic Student
Abby is from Springfield, TN (north of Nashville), living in Tennessee for most of her life. She likes to knit, crochet, and try lots of new crafts. She has played the flute and piano for several years and also loves to sing. Abby graduated from Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, TN.
Emily Rouse
Orthoptic Student
Emily is from Sioux City, IA. She was in marching band and played the marimba at North High, graduating in the top 5 percent of her (300 person) class in 2015! Her current hobbies include painting and knitting, with some DIY/reorganizing rooms. Also, she can never get enough Youtube. Emily graduated from the University of Iowa with a BA in Biology, and received additional credits from Western Iowa Technical Community College while in high school.
SAVE THE DATE | Iowa Eye Reception @ AAO - SunDAY, October 13
Attending this year's AAO Annual Meeting in San Francisco? Join us on Sunday, October 13 for the Iowa Eye Reception!
What: Iowa Eye Reception
When: Sunday, October 13 | 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Where: The City Club of San Francisco, 155 Sansome Street, 10th Floor
RSVP by September 27 to Joe Schmidt: joe-schmidt@uiowa.edu or 319.384.8529
Enjoy an evening with alumni and friends!
Braley Auditorium Under Construction
Starting Monday, August 26th, the Braley Auditorium will be closed for 3 weeks for an upgrade to the AV system.
The upgrade will include a new projector, screen, touchscreen control panels, a hearing assist system, and some software programming to extend existing functionality (ex: giving us the ability to share laptop screens via GoToMeeting and record laptops more reliably in Panopto).
Morning Rounds will be temporarily relocated to the Blodi conference rooms until Braley is re-opened on Monday, September 16th. We will continue using GoToMeeting for offsite viewing while remodeling takes place.
EPIC Update
Submitted by Suzanne Mitts-
From Kyle Collins and Aaron Lagneaux of the EPIC team:
- Tuesday, August 27 – Begin logging into service department instead of Ophthalmology LIP
- Wednesday, August 28 1-3PM – Kyle will be hosting a usability session in Blodi 3 for the Epic upgrade. If you want to test out the new version of Epic and provide some feedback please come by. The EPIC upgrade will be December 7, 2019.
- All eye diagnostic testing results can be pulled in using the following smartphrases. These can all be found by typing .EYERESULTS and at least one is included in the department note templates.
- EYERESULTS – Pulls in order placed at current visit. Doesn't work for future orders. Currently Available
- EYERESULTSTEXTONLY – Pulls in all eye results with no table formatting from the past 7 days. Currently Available
- EYERESULTSTODAY – Pulls in all eye results today formatted as a table. Ready to go but not yet released
- EYERESULTSTEXTONLYDEPTTODAY – All results today from a specific eye subspecialty.
Grateful Patient
Submitted by Megan Krapfl-
An email we received from a family that came to the University of Iowa to see Dr. Drack all the way from Brazil...
"Dear Krapfl, Hello Megan! How are you? Hope you are fine. This mail is to: 1) Firstly: Say thanks for all the team who received us. You were perfect, since the receptionist, secretary, you and your colleagues. Mainly you, who made the appointment be possible. Thank you so much. 2) Secondly: I would like to say thanks for Dr Mark (Wilkinson). He was so kind. Give us some perfects advises. Thank him for us. 3) And finally we would like to say thanks for Dr Arlene (Drack). She was so kind, so affectionate, so attentive. We loved her. She gave us HOPE, the kind of thing that I need, to remain fighting and giving to my son the capacity to live without eyes but thinking maybe in the future to get some improvement in his sight. Thank you so much. Our best regards,…."
Geek Speak
Submitted by Jessica Bramow-
Tips & Tricks
Click HERE for a list of mini training videos.
If you've got ideas for what you'd like training on, please shoot Jess an email: Jessica-bramow@uiowa.edu
Ways to Contact Us for Help
Phone: 78107
Email: OphthIT@healthcare.uiowa.edu
ESC Portal: https://service.healthcare.uiowa.edu (click on the link in the tips & tricks section to learn how to submit a ticket properly, so that it gets routed to Ophthalmology IT)
Wellness Corner
Submitted by Tonya Looker-
Take your personal Health Assessment
As we welcome new and returning students to our beautiful campus, you are encouraged to do a personal check-in by taking your Personal Health Assessment, located in Employee Self-Service. (https://hris.uiowa.edu)
At Self Service, go to Benefits & Wellness and then select Personal Health Assessment. Follow the prompts to the PHA and Healthy Living Center. Note: For security reasons, you will be asked to login with your HawkID and password again.
When you complete this short survey, you will be reminded of some things you already know, but it's also very likely that it might get you to think about some other areas of your well-being that may need some attention. Managing Stress? Losing Weight? Improving Nutrition Habits?
At the end of the PHA, you are directed to campus resources and links to seek out more information to improve upon the well-being areas you're interested in! Many of the resources can be found by visiting our improved website highlighting Employee Well-Being.
Completing the PHA unlocks your access to a few key programs such as:
* Free one-on-one, health coaching
* Recreation Membership Incentive Program
Iowa Lions Eye Bank | Update
Submitted by Ashley Dockendorf-
The 2019 Donor Dash was a success! Special thank you to Kay Jandik and Ellie Engelbrecht for representing ILEB at this great event.
This past weekend, Deb Schuett, Family Services Coordinator, attended and assisted with the David McCue Memorial Ride in Shenandoah, IA. This annual motorcycle ride was started 5 years ago by friends and family of David McCue, who donated the gift of sight through cornea donation following his tragic death in the fall of 2013 just one month after his 39th birthday. David enjoyed working on cars, trading and buying vehicles, and riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle. His mother, Kathy Collins, fondly remembers that "he always had a smile on his face." David was a kind person who was forever willing to help others. This annual event honors David's life and legacy with all proceeds donated to Iowa Lions Eye Bank, targeted for projects of the Family Services Program. ILEB is very appreciative to this southwest Iowa community and to the family of David McCue for their support and generosity.
Registration |
Lining up the bikes |
Donor mother, Kathy, waves riders on in memory of her son |
Deb Schuett with David's family |
Jen Johnson went the extra mile to ensure ILEB staff could safely make it to work. She made multiple phone calls with the Coralville street department to have a sizeable pothole, located just outside of the ILEB parking lot, repaired earlier this week.
From all the ILEB staff- we appreciate you looking out for our vehicles.
Lectures and Conferences
| Schedule Subject to Change | |||
| Mon | Aug 26 | 8:00 AM | On-call Rounds |
| Tue | Aug 27 | 8:00 AM | Christopher Fortenbach, MD, PhD, PGY3 |
| Wed | Aug 28 | 8:00 AM | David Ramirez, MD, PGY2 |
| Thu | Aug 29 | 8:00 AM | Charles Phelps Lecture: Paloma Liton, PhD: Disease Mechanisms in Glaucoma |
| Fri | Aug 30 | 7:00 AM | BCSC |
| Schedule Subject to Change | |||
| Mon | Sept 2 | NO ROUNDS - Labor Day | |
| Tue | Sept 3 | 8:00 AM | On-call Rounds |
| Wed | Sept 4 | 8:00 AM | Dr. Ale Valenzuela, Oculoplastics Faculty Candidate - "Useful Tips in Pediatric Orbital Tumors" |
| Thu | Sept 5 | 8:00 AM | ***Available*** |
| Fri | Sept 6 | 7:00 AM | BCSC |
| Schedule Subject to Change | |||
| Mon | Sept 9 | 8:00 AM | On-call Rounds |
| Tue | Sept 10 | 8:00 AM | ***Available*** |
| Wed | Sept 11 | 8:00 AM | ***Available*** |
| Thu | Sept 12 | 8:00 AM | ***Available*** |
| Fri | Sept 13 | 7:00 AM | BCSC |
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TARGET AUDIENCE: Faculty, residents, fellows.
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