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Scott Larson, MD, Ophthalmology, Iowa City, IA

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Ophthalmology Iowa City, IA

Pediatric & Strabismus

William E. Scott Chair of Pediatric Ophthalmology Professor of Ophthalmology University of Iowa

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  • Office

    200 Hawkins Dr
    Iowa City, IA 52242
    Phone+1 319-356-1616
    Fax+1 319-356-3862

Summary

  • Dr. Scott Larson is an ophthalmologist in Iowa City, IA and is affiliated with University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. He received his medical degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine and has been in practice 19 years. He specializes in pediatric & strabismus and ocular oncology and is experienced in retinoblastoma, cataracts, pediatric ophthalmology, strabismus, and strabismus repair.

Education & Training

  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsFellowship, Pediatric Ophthalmology, 2002 - 2003
  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Ophthalmology, 1999 - 2002
  • TMC Health Medical Education , Inc. (THMEP)
    TMC Health Medical Education , Inc. (THMEP)Internship, Transitional Year, 1998 - 1999
  • Loma Linda University School of Medicine
    Loma Linda University School of MedicineClass of 1998
  • Brigham Young University
    Brigham Young UniversityBA, French, 1987 - 1993

Certifications & Licensure

  • ID State Medical License
    ID State Medical License 2024 - 2026
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 1999 - 2025
  • UT State Medical License
    UT State Medical License 2003 - 2014
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Honor Award American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2021
  • Presidental Award American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabimus, 2020
  • Medical Student Faculty Teaching Award Department of Ophthalmology, University of Iowa, 2018
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Description and Validation of a Structured Simulation Curriculum for Strabismus Surgery  
    Gertsch KR, Kitzmann A, Larson SA, Olson RJ, Longmuir RA, Sacher BA, Oetting TA, Longmuir SQ, J AAPOS, 1/1/2015
  • Cataract Surgery in Children with Uveitis: Retrospective Analysis of Intraocular Lens Implantation With Anterior Optic Capture  
    Kemp PS, Longmuir SQ, Gertsch KG, Larson SA, Olson RJ, Langguth AM, Syed N, Oetting TA, J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus, 1/1/2015
  • Time Course and Predictors of Amblyopia Improvement with 2 Hours of Daily Pathing  
    Wallace DK, Lazar EL, Crouch ER 3rd, Hoover DL, Kraker RT, Tamkins SM, Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group, Larson SA, JAMA Ophthalmol, 1/1/2015
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Abstracts/Posters

  • A Cost Comparison Study between Recommendations from the American Optometric Association and Recommendations from the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology ...
    Niles P, Cohen AR, Larson SA, Olson RJ, Scott WE, AAPOS Meeting, New Orleans, LA, 1/1/2015
  • PAX6 Associated Congenital Cataracts without Aniridia
    Gertsch KR, Larson SA, Longmuir SQ, Olson RJ, Stone EM, Drack AV, AAPOS Meeting, Palm Springs, CA, 1/1/2014
  • The Psychosocial Implications of Strabismus
    Gauger EH, Larson SA, Women in Ophthalmology, Snowmass, CO, 1/1/2013

Lectures

  • Trends and Controversies in Pediatric Oculoplastic Surgery 
    Guadalajara Mexico - 1/1/2016
  • Techniques for Facilitating the Pediatric Eye Examination 
    Las Vegas Nevada - 1/13/2015
  • Management of Superior Oblique Palsies 
    University of Iowa, Department of Ophthalmology - 1/1/2015
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Other

Press Mentions

  • Isn't Strabismus Just a Cosmetic Problem?
    Isn't Strabismus Just a Cosmetic Problem?October 20th, 2016

Professional Memberships