University of Michigan Certified Orthoptist Corp
Manvir Kadar, CO Ms. Kadar joined the Staff of Orthoptists at the University of Michigan in 2009.
Specialty Interests
Orthoptic evaluation and management of pediatric and adult patients with strabismus and amblyopia.
Education
1982 – 1984 Lipton Orthoptic Institute, Glasgow Eye Infirmary, Scotland.
1984 – British Orthoptic Certification
1985 – Canadian Orthoptic Certification, Montreal Children’s Hospital, Canada.
1988 – American Orthoptic Council Certification by reciprocity.
Specialty Interests
Orthoptic evaluation and management of pediatric and adult patients with strabismus and amblyopia.
Education
1982 – 1984 Lipton Orthoptic Institute, Glasgow Eye Infirmary, Scotland.
1984 – British Orthoptic Certification
1985 – Canadian Orthoptic Certification, Montreal Children’s Hospital, Canada.
1988 – American Orthoptic Council Certification by reciprocity.
Ida L. Iacobucci, CO Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
Miss Iacobucci passed away June 1st 2017. She had been in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences for 50 years. Her work in orthoptics relative to amblyopia treatment and pre-operative and post-operative non-surgical treatment will live on. She will continue to be known for her work directly with orthoptic students and residents on clinical practices and diagnostic techniques.
Specialty Interests
Evaluation and management of strabismus in children and adults, including pre- and post-operative management and non-surgical treatment; management of amblyopia and accommodative esotropia; convergence therapy for convergence insufficiency
Graduate Training
Orthoptic preceptorship University of California-San Francisco, 1957
Research Interests
Investigating new methods of treating amblyopia
Miss Iacobucci passed away June 1st 2017. She had been in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences for 50 years. Her work in orthoptics relative to amblyopia treatment and pre-operative and post-operative non-surgical treatment will live on. She will continue to be known for her work directly with orthoptic students and residents on clinical practices and diagnostic techniques.
Specialty Interests
Evaluation and management of strabismus in children and adults, including pre- and post-operative management and non-surgical treatment; management of amblyopia and accommodative esotropia; convergence therapy for convergence insufficiency
Graduate Training
Orthoptic preceptorship University of California-San Francisco, 1957
Research Interests
Investigating new methods of treating amblyopia
Katie Patterson, CO Ms. Patterson did her training at the University, graduating in 2016. She returned to the Kellogg Eye Center in 2018.
Angela Dillon, CO Ms. Dillon did her training at the University of Michigan, graduating 2015. She then worked at Houston Eye Associates for several years, returning to the University of Michigan Medicine in 2021.
Emily Rouse, CO Emily Rouse did her studies at University of Iowa, graduating in 2021. She joined our team of Orthoptists after completing her training and becoming certified.
Bruce A. Furr, MPH, CO, PhD Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
Dr. Furr is the program director for the University of Michigan Orthoptic Training Program, a position he assumed in 1999. He is a graduate of the University of Iowa Orthoptic Program, having studied with Susan Stewart-Havertape, Pamela Kutschke, and Wanda Pfeifer-Ottar. In addition to his role as program director, he is very active in the work of the American Association of Certified Orthoptists. Dr. Furr is the Past-President of the American Association of Certified Orthoptists, and holds memberships in various public health organizations.
Specialty Interests
The diagnosis and treatment of amblyopia; diagnostic testing to aid in the treatment of strabismus disorders.
Treatment of patients with thyroid eye disease.
Education
Indiana University, Master of Arts, 1980
University of Iowa, Orthoptic Training, 1993
Walden University, MPH in Community Health and Education, 2007
Walden University, PhD in Public Health 2013
Research
The efficacy of non-surgical treatment in binocular vision disorders; correcting pediatric refractive errors
Memberships
American Association of Certified Orthoptists
American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
American Academy of Pediatrics
American Public Health Association
Michigan Public Health Association
Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Reviewer
Honors and Awards
Richard G. Scobee Student Award 1993
Honor Certificate
Lancaster Award for Meritorious Service AACO 2014
Presented the Richard G. Scobee Memorial Lecture 2018
2022
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Dr. Furr is the program director for the University of Michigan Orthoptic Training Program, a position he assumed in 1999. He is a graduate of the University of Iowa Orthoptic Program, having studied with Susan Stewart-Havertape, Pamela Kutschke, and Wanda Pfeifer-Ottar. In addition to his role as program director, he is very active in the work of the American Association of Certified Orthoptists. Dr. Furr is the Past-President of the American Association of Certified Orthoptists, and holds memberships in various public health organizations.
Specialty Interests
The diagnosis and treatment of amblyopia; diagnostic testing to aid in the treatment of strabismus disorders.
Treatment of patients with thyroid eye disease.
Education
Indiana University, Master of Arts, 1980
University of Iowa, Orthoptic Training, 1993
Walden University, MPH in Community Health and Education, 2007
Walden University, PhD in Public Health 2013
Research
The efficacy of non-surgical treatment in binocular vision disorders; correcting pediatric refractive errors
Memberships
American Association of Certified Orthoptists
American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
American Academy of Pediatrics
American Public Health Association
Michigan Public Health Association
Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Reviewer
Honors and Awards
Richard G. Scobee Student Award 1993
Honor Certificate
Lancaster Award for Meritorious Service AACO 2014
Presented the Richard G. Scobee Memorial Lecture 2018
2022
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