The University of Iowa Department of Ophthalmology’s photography team earned top honors at the 2025 Ophthalmic Photographer Society Scientific Exhibit contest, a prestigious international competition celebrating excellence in ophthalmic imaging. Their award-winning submissions reflect the team’s outstanding skill, creativity, and commitment to advancing the art and science of medical photography. These accomplishments not only showcase the exceptional work our photographers and clinical partners produce every day, but also create new opportunities for publication and professional recognition on a global stage.

Print Division

Fundus Photography, 30-40°

• First Place – Dana Zach (Probable Neurosarcoidosis) 

  

   

• Third Place – Meghan Menzel, CRA (Diabetic Scars)

  

   

• Honorable Mention – Meghan Menzel, CRA (Noodle Nerve)

  

Fundus Photography, 45°+

• Second Place – Meghan Menzel, CRA (Choroidal Scar)

• Third Place – Meghan Menzel, CRA (Macular Atrophy)

• Honorable Mention – Jody Troyer, CRA (Fungal Infection)

Ultra-Widefield Imaging

• Honorable Mention – Dana Zach (Retinal Detachment)

Slit Lamp Photography

• Second Place – Alexandra Copple, CRA (Ruptured Capsule)

• Honorable mention – Jody Troyer, CRA (Conjunctival Cyst)

• Honorable Mention – Meghan Menzel, CRA (Lasik Flap)

Cross-Categories

• Honorable mention – Jody Troyer, CRA (Extreme Trauma)

OCT-Angiography

• Honorable Mention – Jody Troyer, CRA (Stargardts)

Stereo Division

Slit Lamp Photography

• First Place – Jody Troyer, CRA (Malignant Neoplasm of Conjunctiva)

• Second Place – Jody Troyer, CRA (Conjunctival Lesion)

Fundus Photography

• Third Place – Dana Zach (Compressive Optic Neuropathy)