RANDY H KARDON, MD PH D
Medical Practice at Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA

License number

Iowa 23796

Professional information

Director Of Center Of Excellence For Prevention And Treatment Of Visual Loss At Department Of Veterans Affairs

Position:

Consultant at Novartis, Professor and Director of Neuro-Ophthalmology, Pomerantz Family Chair of Ophthalmology at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Director of Center of Excellence for Prevention and Treatment of Visual Loss at Department of Veterans Affairs

Location:

Iowa City, Iowa Area

Industry:

Hospital & Health Care

Work:

Novartis since 2010 - Consultant University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics since Jul 1989 - Professor and Director of Neuro-Ophthalmology, Pomerantz Family Chair of Ophthalmology Department of Veterans Affairs since Jul 1989 - Director of Center of Excellence for Prevention and Treatment of Visual Loss

Education:

University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine 1975 - 1982
M.D. Ph.D., Medicine, Pharmacology

Interests:

Areas of Research Interest 1. Relationship between structure and function of the optic nerve in optic neuropathies 2. Relationship of visual dysfunction to pupillomotor responsiveness to light 3. Diagnosis and treatment of manifestations of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) 4. Development of optical imaging of retinal function 5. Development of low-cost retinal imaging device and automated analysis 6. Development of Multifocal Visual Evoked Potentials (MVEP) as an objective form of visual field testing in diagnosing and following the course of optic nerve disease 7. Pharmacology of the central and peripheral pupillomotor pathways 8. Autonomic disorders of pupillary function 9. Risk factors in the pathogenesis of optic nerve diseases 10. Multifocal electroretinogram in diagnosing visual loss 11. Development of a no-touch, eye movement monitoring instrument to diagnose disorders of eye movement in clinical patients

Honor & Awards:

1975 Phi Beta Kappa 1975 B.S. Degree with Honors and High Distinction 1979 Best Medical Student Research Paper 1979 American Heart Association Award for Best Cardiovascular Paper at the National Student Research Forum 1985 and 1986 P.J. Leinfelder Award for Best Resident Research 1990-1999 Recipient of Career Development Award (VAMC) 1992 Recipient of the Charles D. Phelps Research Award 1993-PresentListed in The Best Doctors in America 1994 Research to Prevent Blindness James S. Adams Scholar Award 1994 University of Iowa College of Medicine Collegiate Teaching Award 1995 American Academy of Ophthalmology Honor Award 1997 Senior Honor Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology 1997-1998 Research to Prevent Blindness Lew Wasserman Scholar Award 2006 Senior Achievement Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology 2007 Awarded Pomerantz Family Chair in Ophthalmology 2010 ARVO Fellow Award 2010

Randy Kardon, Iowa City IA

Work:

University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinic
200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52243

Dr. Randy H Kardon, Iowa City IA - MD (Doctor of Medicine)

Specialties:

Ophthalmology

Address:

UI Hospitals and Clinics
200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City 52242
(319) 384-8442 (Phone), (319) 384-7345 (Fax)

Certifications:

Ophthalmology, 1988

Awards:

Healthgrades Honor Roll

Languages:

English

Hospitals:

UI Hospitals and Clinics
200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City 52242
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City 52242

Education:

Medical School
University of Ia Roy J & L Carver Com
Graduated: 1982
Gunderson Clin/Luth Hosp
University Of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics

System And Method For Optical Imaging Of Human Retinal Function

US Patent:

2007009, Apr 26, 2007

Filed:

Oct 9, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/545226

Inventors:

Randy Kardon - Iowa City IA, US
Young Kwon - Iowa City IA, US
Daniel Tso - Jamesville NY, US
Peter Soliz - Albuquerque NM, US
David Abramoff - University Heights IA, US

International Classification:

A61B 3/14

US Classification:

351206000

Abstract:

An Optical Imaging Device of Retinal Function has been developed to detect changes in reflectance of near infrared light from the retina of human subjects in response to visual activation of the retina by a pattern stimulus. The measured changes in reflectance correspond in time to the onset and offset of the visual stimulus in the portion of the retina being stimulated. Any changes in reflectance can be measured by interrogating the retina with a light source. The light source may be presented to the retina via the cornea and pupil or through other tissues in and around the eye. Different wavelengths of interrogating light may be used to interrogate various layers of the retina. Additionally, various novel patterns and methods of stimulation have been developed for use with the imaging device and methods.

Device And Method For Optical Imaging Of Retinal Function

US Patent:

7118217, Oct 10, 2006

Filed:

Jan 17, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/347142

Inventors:

Randy H. Kardon - Iowa City IA, US
Young H. Kwon - Iowa City IA, US
Daniel Tso - Jamesville NY, US
Peter Soliz - Albuquerque NM, US

Assignee:

University of Iowa Research Foundation - Iowa City IA
The Research Foundation of State Univ. of New York - Albany NY
Kestrel Corporation - Albuquerque NM

International Classification:

A61B 3/14, A61B 3/10

US Classification:

351206, 351221, 600473, 600476

Abstract:

Automated System And Method For Determining Pupillary Threshold Response

US Patent:

5490098, Feb 6, 1996

Filed:

Feb 10, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/194409

Inventors:

Randy H. Kardon - Iowa City IA

Assignee:

University of Iowa Research Foundation - Oakdale IA

International Classification:

A61B 310

US Classification:

364580

Abstract:

An automated system and method for determining pupillary threshold response is described. The system achieves the determination of pupillary threshold levels through the measurement of supra-threshold responses at varying light intensities, which measured values are processed by a non-linear regression routine to approximate threshold response. The system takes supra-threshold measurements by means of a computerized pupillometer which is linked to an automated perimeter. The measurements are sequentially taken at varied light intensities which are reiteratively selected in response to the comparison between responses that have been previously measured during the test and a pre-stored response curve of expected values. The measured values are then processed by a non-linear regression routine to indirectly generate an estimated threshold level. The system is fully automated, produces accurate and reliable results, and is not subject to the uncertainties which are attendant with the measurement of threshold levels by the taking of subjective measurements.