Welcome, Dr. Ferhat Evliyaoglu, MD, FACS! 🎉  He joins us as Clinical Assistant Professor in Pediatric Ophthalmology, brining global expertise and a deep commitment to advancing children’s eye care through clinical excellence and research. We are excited to have him on board!

The Ophthalmology Interest Group recently hosted an interdisciplinary event exploring connections between neuroscience, art, and ophthalmology. Experts like Dr. Stephen Russell and ophthalmic photographer Michael Edrington highlighted on retinal imaging & clinical photography.

Caitlin Hackl, MD, @uiowaeye prelim, appreciated the close relationship b/w our programs. "Reassured me that I would be well supported here." https://t.co/O9yWTiSWtY

Congratulations, Dr. Richards!

Congratulations to Kanwal Singh Matharu, MD, on being named a Fulbright Specialist. This fall, he will work with the Research Institute of Ophthalmology in Giza, Egypt, to strengthen research, training, and patient care. @uiowaeye https://t.co/tQGBOkXIa2

So proud to share that the department recently honored three of its own during a special evening celebrating endowed appointments. ⭐️ Read the full story: https://t.co/yWiQRKGLDf

Proud moment for our department! Drs. Sohn, Han & Kemp were honored with endowed appointments, celebrating excellence in research, clinical care & education—all made possible by visionary donors. Read more:

Trabecular meshwork cell therapy has been proposed as next-generation treatment for #glaucoma. Therapy gets magnetically steered into place @EthierOcularlab @GeorgiaTech @MEGeorgiaTech @CoulterBME @uiowaeye @EmoryEyeCenter #NIHfunded @eLife: https://t.co/9cmjKhUYaQ

100 years of vision care innovation 👁️ From genetic testing breakthroughs to AI like IDx-DR, the University of Iowa’s Ophthalmology Dept (@uiowaeye). has been shaping the future. Dr. Keith Carter shares the story: 🔗 https://t.co/j4UX0kh2Ko #Ophthalmology #OphthoTwitter

Dr. Shriver spoke at the WIO Summer Symposium on her life, accomplishments, and overcoming obstacles along the way. #WIO2025

Congratulations to Erin Shriver, MD, FACS, on receiving the @WIO_WomenInOpht Bernice Z. Brown Memorial Lecture Award! This honor is given to members who advance ophthalmology & the role of women in the profession.

Dr. Carter recently sat down with @OphthoMag to discuss the last century of ophthalmology at UI and where we're headed in the future. https://t.co/8oiI86BLib

Joined by @OrbisIntl’s Hilary Twiggs and @IowaMed’s Grace Necker, he had the opportunity to do some sightseeing across the border in Chobe National Park, Botswana! #GlobalOphthalmology 🌍👁️

Cornea specialist Dr. Kanwal Matharu is currently in Zambia on an Orbis-sponsored trip focused on phacoemulsification development.

Completely missed the blurb @uiowaIP shared about my cornea rotation in India! This was an amazing experience and I learned so much. Thanks to all my @uiowaeye mentors and the @IowaMed global health distinction track for continuing to support my global ophthal interests!! 🗺️

Confused about how RIME differs from MIRM, EM, SJS, and TEN? Check out our pediatric case of RIME on EyeRounds: https://t.co/qIPbwySFZ8

I had an amazing time @IowaMed giving Grand Rounds on health humanities in the Dept. of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences. Got to collab with Lauren Lessing of @uistanleymuseum and talk to med educators about integrating the arts into the curriculum ✍️ @uiowaeye @WCMEmergency

Dr. Ian Han kicks off today’s Resident and Fellow #Research Day! 👁️ Today will feature 7-minute talks by #IowaEye residents and fellows + Q&A, followed by selecting the next P.J. Leinfelder Award and Brenton Research Award recipients! Learn more: https://t.co/jDVap0AAlO

Thank you. 💛 #UIHealthCareWeek

A career in health care is rooted in passion, purpose, and above all, a choice to help others. 💛 Thank you to our incredible faculty, staff, and volunteers for all they do to change medicine and change lives! 🩺🏥🥳 #UIHealthCareWeek