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Eye On Campus The Illinois Eye Institute continues to expand its horizons Growth Phase Take a look around the Illinois Eye Institute. That’s what we’re doing in this issue of ICO Matters. As you’ll see, the physical space has changed, with not only a new snack stop and hospitality/information desk, but a completely remodeled Eyewear Center, named in honor of Robert L. Fait, OD ’68. Other changes have to do with keeping up with the latest technology, whether that means implementing an Electronic Medical Records system or purchasing advanced imaging equipment. IEI has also adopted an inventive internal marketing program to ensure that patient relations are always the highest priority. But more than a time of change at IEI, it’s a time of growth. Charitable service initiatives have blossomed since 2001, and patient visits have jumped up by thousands per year. As a result, IEI is increasingly a destination for international visitors, documentary makers and optometrists taking continuing education courses. There’s a lot going on, but not all of it is new. The Illinois Eye Institute is still primarily devoted to serving the underserved and meeting the challenges of its diverse patient population. It remains an academic environment, where students benefit from what is generally considered one of the best clinical training programs available. Some things will never change. ◆ The Illinois Eye Institute was the location for a segment of PBS’s “Spotlight ON” series. Produced in conjunction with the American Optometric Association, the piece features IEI staffers’ school-age kids receiving care in the pediatrics department. 5 ICO Matters / Spring 2005 Visitors from medical and optometry schools in China met with Janice Jurkus, OD ’76, (far right) and Dr. David Lee (center) late last year at the Illinois Eye Institute. They were visiting the United States as part of J&J Vistakon’s Vision Institute.
Philip Hottel, OD ’48, has made a gift of $50,000 to the Vision of Hope Health Alliance, and ICO has named an examination room at IEI in memory of his uncle, James Hottel, OD ’31. Dr. Hottel and his wife, Thelma, are shown with a plaque commemorating their generosity. Eye On Campus One of the many charitable services programs at IEI, Sight for Seniors works with the Chicago Housing Authority and the Chicago Department on Aging to provide essential eyecare services to older, low-income adults. More than 85 optometrists gathered at the Illinois Eye Institute this winter for a continuing education course in “Glaucoma and Retina Imaging – Strategies for Comprehensive Disease Management,” supported by Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc. and Alcon. IEI was the location for the workshops because it has all the latest ophthalmic technology and a culture of cutting-edge care. In all, the course offered three hours of lecture, three hours of hands-on experience and participants could earn up to six hours of CE credit. Spring 2005 / ICO Matters 6
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