The eradication of blindness is a major scientific goal on par with the pursuit of cures for cancer, heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease and AIDS. Common blinding diseases like age-related macular degeneration and glaucoma affect millions of people worldwide. Our researchers aim to play a leading role in the eradication of human blindness through interdisciplinary research, education, and clinical care.
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Institute for Vision Research
IVR was created to allow the University of Iowa to take a world-leading role in the eradication of human blindness through research, education, and clinical care.
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Welcome to the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences! Here, you'll discover groundbreaking work carried out by our faculty dedicated to understanding and combating vision loss.
Our research spans a wide array of innovative fields, including genetics, regenerative medicine, drug development, machine learning, clinical trials, and analysis of population data. By exploring our website, you'll gain insights into how our faculty are pioneering early and accurate diagnoses, developing cutting-edge treatments, and evaluating the impact of novel procedures and instruments on patient health. Research within the department is conducted not only internally but also in collaboration with the University of Iowa Institute for Vision Research, the Iowa Lions Eye Bank, and the Department of Veterans Affairs Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Visual Loss to ensure that our research is both comprehensive and impactful. Dive in to learn more about our mission to improve ocular health and the exciting advancements we're making every day.
Mark Greiner, MD
