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Friday, June 7, 2024
The next Ophthalmology Update newsletter will be distributed Friday, July 5. Full submissions must be received by Thursday at noon the day prior. Please include all details, or ready to post text, and any related images or links. Thank you!
Congratulations to Kelly Baker and Dr. Edward Linton on receiving awards at last Friday's GME Leadership Symposium!
Kelly received the GME Excellence in Interprofessional Education Award. To provide the highest quality clinical education for our resident and fellow physicians, program directors rely on a range of colleagues who make significant educational contributions. This institutional award provides opportunity for program directors to recognize non-physician health care team members for their outstanding performance in interprofessional education and practice that helps create the next generation of stellar physicians.
Dr. Linton received the GME Excellence in Clinical Coaching Award. Our residency and fellowship programs are able to provide top-quality clinical education because of the dedication of individual faculty members who passionately apply their enthusiasm for teaching excellence in clinical venues. This institutional award provides an opportunity for program directors to nominate valued faculty for their outstanding performance in clinical coaching that handcrafts the next generation of stellar physicians.
Submitted by Wanda Pfeifer, MME, OC(C), COMT, CO-
On Monday, June 3, our Orthoptics team hosted a World Orthoptic Day Celebration, including an “amblyopia obstacle course”. It was a great opportunity to showcase some of the services that orthoptists can offer.
There were over 50 participants from the department that joined and were able to experience and learn about amblyopia.
The amblyopia course consisted of five stations:
Station 1: Participants were greeted by Amanda and given a pair of glasses that simulated amblyopia
Station 2: Causes of amblyopia and possible treatments were discussed. Everyone was then patched and sent back to Kindergarten (Station 3)
Station 3 and 4: Shayna was our teacher assisting participants in completing a counting work sheet and a writing worksheet. On the writing worksheet participants could write their name for a chance to win a pediatric prize basket that the students and I put together.
Station 5: Logan helped participants with a depth perception challenge of trying to get a ball in a cup. This was a huge hit. Those who were successful were said to have their amblyopia cured. In typical Iowa fashion we had a VERY successful cure rate (>95%).
Cookies: At the end participants were offered cookies provided by the orthoptics team!
Submitted by Jody Troyer, CRA-
NEW RECORD!
Photography broke their procedural record by a landslide on Monday, June 3, 2024, completing 263 procedures (previous record was 233 procedures).
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JOURNAL RECOGNITION
Allie Copple and Dr. Jonathan Russell were featured on the cover of May's Ophthalmology Retina Journal!
“Durable retinal reattachment with scleral buckle and vitrectomy despite late-onset, anterior proliferative vitreoretinopathy” by Alexandra Copple and Jonathan F. Russell, MD, PhD (University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA) was the Third Place winner in the Ultrawide-field Imaging category at the Ophthalmic Photographers’ Society 2022 Scientific Exhibition (www.opsweb.org).Equipment: Optos California.
Dr. Arlene Drack was recently invited to Duke Eye Center as the Joseph M. Bryan Distinguished Lecturer. Dr. Drack presented her talk “Developing Treatments for Pediatric Genetic Blindness”.
Submitted by Denise Rettig-
The quest to craft the perfect artificial eye, through the ages
Excerpt from the article-
According to Pronk, most implants are now fully integrated using porous acrylic. “They still attach the four muscles to the ball of that implant,” she explains, “and then sew the tissue over it. All that tissue then grows into the implant, making it fully integrated.” About six weeks following orbital implant surgery, Pronk steps in. With the same material used by dentists, she makes a mold of the eye to create a bespoke prosthetic. In the US, Pronk claims that all artificial eyes are made of PMMA and have been for some time. “I don’t believe there’s anyone in the US that does glassblowing.”
Besides hand painting the iris to match the working eye, which takes about six hours, Pronk spends time adjusting the curvature of the prosthetic to ensure that it is similar. Comfort is key, as well as “making sure we get as much movement out of it as we can.”
Read full article here
Submitted by Francie Williamson-
The Iowa Lions Eye Bank recently hosted the Cedar Rapids Noon Lions for a tour of the eye bank.
Dr. Michael Abramoff will be speaking at the upcoming Innovation Symposium: From Concept to Clinic on July 10, hosted by Byers Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology at Stanford Medicine. The Innovation Symposium is part of the Bay Area Ophthalmology Course.
The Iowa Eye Annual Meeting and Alumni Reunion is just around the corner, taking place Friday and Saturday, June 14-15.
If you plan to attend and have not already done so, please register today. This includes all faculty and trainees. This will ensure there is enough food during the lunch and banquet. You will also have the opportunity to RSVP for various social events.
We have a new format for 2024!
Friday during the day: All academic learning elements of the meeting
Friday evening: Alumni reception and banquet (partners welcome)
Saturday morning: Alumni and Friends brunch at City Park (children and partners are welcome)
Saturday afternoon: The option of a guided tour at the Stanley Museum of Art or an afternoon of golf at Finkbine
By moving the lectures into one day (Friday), we hope this will allow us to put all our focus into learning on Friday and then be able to enjoy the social aspects of the reunion Friday evening and Saturday.
Social events include an alumni reception and banquet Friday evening, family-friendly brunch and activities Saturday morning, followed by a tour at the Stanley Museum of Art or an afternoon of golf!
NEW THIS YEAR: SURGICAL CASE VIDEO COMPETITION
We are having a surgical video competition at Iowa Eye this year! You are invited to submit a 3-minute narrated interesting case video by May 27th. It can be any case--- complex cataract, interesting subspecialty case, even an interesting clinical case with video elements (such as neuro-op). Following a live audience vote, the winner will get $250 and the honor of being the Iowa Eye Video Competition Winner. For more information, feel free to contact Erin Boese at erin-boese@uiowa.edu.
Join us on Thursday, June 27 as we celebrate our 2024 graduates!
What: Resident & Fellow Graduation
When: Thursday, June 27, 2024 | Social Hour @ 5:15 PM, Program at 6:15 PM
Where: Hancher Auditorium, Stanley Cafe, 141 East Park Road, Iowa City, IA
For more information, contact Laura Pitlick, laura-pitlick@uiowa.edu.
Submitted by Denise Rettig-
Drs. Nathan Sears and Jon Russell recently received positive feedback from a patient.
Regarding the patient-
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"She had nothing but the highest praise for all the staff they encountered today."
"Their first appointment was at 8:30 am and they checked out at 1 pm. The patient's daughter said that she has been involved with many, many medical appointments with her mom and family and she had nothing but the most wonderful experiences with all staff she encountered today. She commented on the professionalism, the empathy, and caring they encountered, and she wanted me to share those thoughts."
September 20, 2024 | Oculoplastics - Registration coming soon
8 a.m. to Noon
Featured Speaker: Wendy W. Lee, MD, MS
Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology, Oculoplastics
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Host: Erin M. Shriver, MD, FACS
Dr. Wendy Lee earned her medical degree from Tulane University. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California at Santa Barbara and a Master of Science degree from Georgetown University. She completed her residency and internship at Tulane University, and a fellowship in oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute.
Dr. Lee treats a broad spectrum of oculoplastic disorders, including periocular tumors, infection and inflammation, facial trauma, tearing, and eyelid malpositions. In addition, Dr. Lee provides aesthetic services, including ptosis surgery; blepharoplasty; brow and forehead lifts; botulinum toxin injections, dermal fillers, and photorejuvenation.
Dr. Lee dedicates time to teaching and is co-director of UM Cosmetic Medicine. Her research interests include eyelid reconstruction, aging of the eyelid skin, and aesthetic lasers.
Submitted by Chelle Lehman-
SAVE THE DATE: SWING FOR SIGHT WITH TIM DWIGHT - JULY 11
The local Iowa City Host Noon Lions Club is hosting their annual golf tournament, "Swing For Sight with Tim Dwight" at Finkbine Golf Course on July 11. For more information and to register, click here.
Submitted by Drs. Kanwal Matharu, Christopher Sales, and Tina Hendricks-
We will be sharing updates from the work of our global ophthalmology division in a new segment of our newsletter called "Global Hawkeyes Corner".
UPCOMING EVENTS
Please reach out to Dr. Matharu or Dr. Hendricks with any further comments or questions!
Will Flanary, MD (17R), or more commonly known as Dr. Glaucomflecken, will be performing at the Englert Theatre on September 21, 2024 at 7:30 PM with his wife Kristen, "Wife & Death with the Glaucomfleckens".
Click here for more info!
In honor of National Sunglasses Day (June 27), take 25% off all sunglasses at UI Optical, June 24-28!
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This department recognizes the important role that our families play in our lives. The graduation supplement is one way we acknowledge the accomplishments of those who support us behind the scenes.
Congratulations to all the graduates and to their family members in the Ophthalmology Department!
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Tatianna Day, granddaughter of Mark Wilkinson, graduated from the Naval Academy Prep School in Newport, Rhode Island and has been accepted to the Naval Academy as a first-year midshipman. |
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Quin Lawrence, son of Andy and Joleen Lawrence (ASC Eye team), graduated from Liberty High School. Quin will attend the University of Iowa in the fall and is planning to major in Chemical Engineering. |
JJ O’Brien, son of Bobbi O’Brien, graduated from Clear Creek Amana High school at age 17. JJ’s plans after high school are undecided, but he will either go into the Navy or an entrepreneurship in Welding or Electrical Engineering. |
Lauren Ruiz-Stewart, granddaughter of Paul Swihart (Perimetry), graduated from City High School. Lauren has been awarded the Silver Cord Award, City High School Alumni Scholarship, Leman Family Scholarship, Sister Margaret Dane Hansen Ambassador Scholarship. She will be attending the University of Iowa in the fall to pursue a Business degree. |
Kianna Zach, daughter of Dana and Joseph Zach, recently graduated from Linn-Mar High School with Honors, achieving a 3.9 GPA. She also received the Excellence in Mathematics Award. Kianna’s next step is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at Mount Mercy University starting this fall. Her dedication to Kingfisher Lacrosse over the years has paid off, as she has been awarded an athletic scholarship to play for the Mount Mercy women’s Lacrosse team. | ||
| ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||
Maggie, daughter of Emily Meyering (IVR/Tucker Lab), graduated from from 6th grade at Van Allen Elementary. Her plans are to attend North Central Junior High next year. At Van Allen she enjoyed art, recess, and her viola lessons. | ||
| PRESCHOOL | PRE-K | ||
Margo Hunold, daughter of Kelsey and Levi Hunold, graduated from preschool at Lionheart Early Learning and received the “Out of My Shell” Award. Margo will be attending Lemme Elementary for Kindergarten this fall and is excited for no more nap time. |
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Submitted by Tonya Looker-
JUNE WELLNESS UPDATES
Summer is a time for vitamin D and sunshine! June is Great Outdoors Month, making it the perfect time to embrace outdoor activities like hiking and biking. Remember to protect your skin and stay hydrated during your adventures.
Did you know? Ten minutes of walking can change your day! Look for small opportunities to grab 10 minutes of movement outside this month!
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Herkys are everywhere! Join fellow colleagues and community members by participating in Herky on Parade. Register for the Walking Scavenger Hunt for a fun challenge to locate specific Herky statues around campus and answer trivia questions to earn wellness points.
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June marks the beginning of abundant fresh fruits and vegetables at farmers markets and grocery stores. With locations in Iowa City, Coralville, Solon, and Swisher, you have multiple opportunities around Johnson County to pick up the freshest produce. Not sure what to make or how to prepare your produce? Use this guide to browse recipes by vegetable.
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Cool down this summer with this delicious frozen yogurt bark. Customizable with your favorite toppings, it’s perfect for snacks, dessert, or even breakfast.
Health Coach Tip: Consider using Greek yogurt or adding nuts or seeds for added protein to satisfy. Don't forget to sprinkle some dark chocolate chips for extra fun!
New Ophthalmology All-Staff Distribution List
Due to no longer having the ability to manage the Ophthalmology All Staff email distribution list, HCIS has created a new mailing list for us called: Ophthalmology Staff (OphthStaff@healthcare.uiowa.edu) that will continue to be managed internally.
Please use this new email moving forward to ensure the most up to date employee list is reached.
NEW – Please use: OphthStaff@healthcare.uiowa.edu
OLD – Do not use: OphthalmologyAllStaff@healthcare.uiowa.edu
Contact Ophthalmology IT
Please use these contact methods helps us prioritize your request:
Phone: 78107
Email: OphthIT@healthcare.uiowa.edu
ESC Portal: https://service.healthcare.uiowa.edu (New to ESC? Learn how to submit a help desk ticket)
Submitted by Melissa Monhollon-
POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN THE DEPARTMENT
Clinic Services Specialist - University Campus | Req #24003139
The Clinic Services Specialist (PVL2; 3A) schedules patient appointments/inquiries for the Department of Ophthalmology for multiple sub clinics and ensures that patients are scheduled to the right department based on their urgency. Ensures the correct visit types, provider, date, length of visit, and time are utilized. Schedules into the appropriate timeframe in alignment with requested plan of care, urgency and desired appointment date. Ensures appropriate appointment prerequisites are completed and obtained. Responsible for maintaining the Patient and Referral Work queues and assigning responsibilities among employees to ensure that these work queues are completed in a timely and accurate manner. Monitors progress of work queues and reports any issues and concerns to administration. Coordinates all necessary preparatory tests and obtains records to maximize the efficiency of the visit. Informs patient of their visit specific preparatory instructions and ensures notification about their upcoming appointments via their communication method of choice. Follows the appropriate workflows to confirm the patient is financially secured for their visit. Anticipates the needs of the patient and serves as a patient advocate. Assists and problem solves any scheduling issues that arise. Uses independent judgement in determining how to assist patient requests outside of the scope of scheduling. Upholds the departments best practices, quality, and professionalism standards and policies. Serves as a mentor, coach, role model, and service excellence ambassador for staff, co-workers, patients, and visitors. May complete special projects for the department. May attend clinic or department meetings to serve as a scheduling content expert. May perform other duties as assigned.
Clinical Trials Research Assistant or Associate | Req #24002901
Primary responsibilities of the Clinical Trials Research Assistant (PRV1; 3A) position include assisting faculty with clinical trial research activities, screening, recruiting, enrolling and obtaining informed consent for clinical trials, collecting clinical and research data for scheduled trial activities, preparing regulatory submissions for new projects, modifications, renewals and close out processes, interacting and collaborating with study specific research team members, and communicating with departmental finance and research administrators progress reports for clinical trial contracts, budgets, and reconciliations.
Primary responsibilities of the Clinical Trials Research Associate (PRV2; 4A) position include performing and overseeing execution, administration and maintenance of study protocols and clinical trial studies, assisting and advising in study design and protocol development/providing input into descriptions of complex research procedures, recruiting potential study participants via known registries and applicable clinics, independently designing, developing, testing and maintaining clinical research trials data systems, managing and monitoring compliance of regulatory guidelines and proper maintenance of documents; preparing regulatory submissions, providing functional oversight of assigned research students, research team members and support staff, demonstrating the ability to maintain clinical trial spreadsheets, recording maintenance to close out trial activities, managing regulatory issue to reflect the sponsor's protocol, and following contractual budget and applying organizational tools for protocol accountability and invoicing.
Ophthalmic Clinical Specialist I - IRL (100%) | Req #23004420
The Iowa River Landing Ophthalmology Clinic is seeking a 100% Ophthalmic Clinical Specialist to perform technical and diverse optical testing as a portion of the complete ocular exam, in addition to obtaining patient histories, medications and allergies for the supervising physician.
University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, is seeking a 100% Ophthalmic Clinical Specialist I to perform technical and diverse optical testing as a portion of the complete ocular exam, in addition to obtaining patient histories, meds and allergies for the supervising physician. This position will work an 8 hour shift between the hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
Ophthalmic Photographer II (CRA or non CRA certified) - University Campus | Req #24002422
University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, is seeking a 100% Ophthalmic Photographer II (PT38; 45) to perform ophthalmic diagnostic photography and all other aspects of clinical teaching and research imaging as well as to assist in the design and implementation of the imaging aspects of research in ophthalmology.
Ophthalmic Technician- IRL (100%) | Req #24002426
The Iowa River Landing Ophthalmology Clinic is seeking a 100% Ophthalmic Technician. Under general supervision, operates, maintains and repairs highly specialized, complex medical equipment for use in the performance of tests and studies related to the treatment of patients and the teaching of staff personnel. Ophthalmic Technicians in Ophthalmology are responsible for performing an extensive number of routine and advanced technical procedures, as delegated by the physician, to collect medical data and assist in patient care. Responsible for day-to-day operations and interaction with patients to obtain medical histories and precise measurement and documentation of:
Ophthalmic Technician- IRL - 100% | Req #24002425
The Iowa River Landing Ophthalmology Clinic is seeking a 100% Ophthalmic Technician. Under general supervision, operates, maintains and repairs highly specialized, complex medical equipment for use in the performance of tests and studies related to the treatment of patients and the teaching of staff personnel. Ophthalmic Technicians in Ophthalmology are responsible for performing an extensive number of routine and advanced technical procedures, as delegated by the physician, to collect medical data and assist in patient care. Responsible for day-to-day operations and interaction with patients to obtain medical histories and precise measurement and documentation of:
Orthoptic Research Associate | Req #24002814
The Orthoptic Research Associate serves as an orthoptic clinical research expert. The Orthoptic Research Associate provides direct patient care by performing sensorimotor testing, evaluating and treating eye movement disorders and binocular vision, participating in the evaluation and diagnosis of patients with amblyopia, diplopia, genetic disorders of the eye, and assessing pediatric/adult strabismus as well as other eye movement conditions. The Orthoptic Research Associate participates directly in clinical research related to eye movements disorders, nystagmus, binocular vision, diplopia, strabismus, and inherited eye disorders.
The Orthoptist provides direct patient care by performing sensorimotor testing, evaluating and treating eye movement disorders and binocular vision, participating in the evaluation and diagnosis of patients with amblyopia, diplopia, genetic disorders of the eye, pediatric and adult strabismus, and other eye movement conditions. The Orthoptist also assists in coordinating and educating fellows, residents, orthoptic students, and doctors who rotate through the services, participates in clinical research into eye movement disorders, diplopia, strabismus, nystagmus, and inherited eye disorders, and serves as a liaison between the ophthalmology clinics and other areas in the Department of Ophthalmology and other clinics throughout the hospital.
Pediatric Ophthalmic Technician - University Campus/PSC ($1,500 Sign-on Incentive) | Req #24002964
University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, is seeking a Pediatric Ophthalmic Technician (GC84) to perform an extensive number of routine and advanced technical procedures, as delegated by the physician, to collect medical data and assist in patient care. Responsible for day-to-day operations and interaction with pediatric patients to obtain medical histories and precise measurement and documentation of:
Staff Nurse - Eye Clinic Procedure Suite (60%-100%) | Req #24002765
University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a Staff Nurse to perform specific tasks to assist members of the Nursing team in providing patient care under the direct supervision of the Eye Clinic Procedure Suite Nurse Manager.
ASC or Eye Team Openings
We are also recruiting for multiple faculty positions. Direct links to these postings are available here: https://jobs.uiowa.edu/jobSearch/faculty/
| Schedule Subject to Change | |||
| Mon | June 10 | 8:00 AM | On-call rounds |
| Tue | June 11 | 7:30 AM | BCSC Neuro-Op - Dr. Randy Kardon |
| Wed | June 12 | 8:00 AM | Dr. Cy Lewis, PGY3 - VR Atlas of the Eye |
| Thu | June 13 | 8:00 AM | Dr. Rupin Parikh (Oculoplastics Fellow) |
| Fri | June 14 | NO ROUNDS - Iowa Eye Annual Meeting and Alumni Reunion | |
| Schedule Subject to Change | |||
| Mon | June 17 | 8:00 AM | On-call rounds |
| Tue | June 18 | 7:30 AM | BCSC - Dr. Vera Howe |
| Wed | June 19 | 8:00 AM | Dr. Arlene Drack and Wanda Pfeifer, MME, OC(C), COMT, CO - Intro to ERG/Adult ERG |
| Thu | June 20 | 8:00 AM | Plastics Faculty Candidate Presentation |
| Fri | June 21 | 8:00 AM | Dr. Matt Meyer, PGY2 |
*P indicates rounds intended specifically for residents, fellows and orthoptic students
If viewing rounds and unable to connect through Zoom, please contact: Joanna Silverman, MD - joanna-silverman@uiowa.edu
Ophthalmology Morning Rounds is held from 8:00 am - 8:45 am in the Braley Auditorium (01136), Pomerantz Family Pavilion / Zoom.
June 14-15 - 2024 Iowa Eye Annual Meeting & Alumni Reunion
June 27 - Resident and Fellow Graduation
Sept 20 - Clinical Conference: Oculoplastics
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