Keith Carter, MD, FACS

Welcome from the Chair

Welcome to the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at University of Iowa Health Care and thank you for your interest in our department. Established in 1925, the eye department has a long history of providing outstanding care for our patients, conducting leading-edge, collaborative research, and educating the next generation of ophthalmologists and vision science researchers.


Keith D. Carter, MD, FACS
Lillian C. O'Brien and Dr. C.S. O'Brien Chair in Ophthalmology
Chairman and Department Executive Officer of Ophthalmology

Education and Training

About Us

Orthoptic Training

Events

2026 Iowa Eye Annual Meeting & Alumni Reunion

Friday, June 5 to Saturday, June 6, 2026 (all day)
Medical Education Research Facility
The 2026 Iowa Eye Annual Meeting and Alumni Reunion will take place on Friday & Saturday, June 5-6!

2026 Iowa Eye Annual Meeting & Alumni Reunion

Saturday, June 6, 2026 (all day)
Medical Education Research Facility
The 2026 Iowa Eye Annual Meeting and Alumni Reunion will take place on Friday & Saturday, June 5-6!

Contact Us

Have questions regarding education, research opportunities, or joining our department?