Edwin M Stone MD PhD

Retinal Disease

Professor of Ophthalmology, University Iowa College of Medicine

200 Hawkins DrIowa City, IA 52242
Phone+1 319-335-8270
Fax+1 319-335-7142

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Education & Training

University of Iowa Health Care Medical CenterResidency, Ophthalmology, 1990 - 1992
University of Iowa Health Care Medical CenterResidency, Ophthalmology, 1986 - 1989
St. Joseph Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1985 - 1986
Baylor College of MedicineClass of 1985

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Certifications & Licensure

IA State Medical License 1986 - 2028
TX State Medical License 1986 - 2002
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Outgoing Public Health Reporting from EpicCare Functionality, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2017

Clinical Trials

Treatment of Patients With Age-Related Macular Degeneration With Anecortave Acetate
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Histologic and biochemical evaluation of three eyes with Autosomal Dominant Neovascular Inflammatory Vitreoretinopathy (ADNIV).
Madeleine K Jennisch, Jeremy M Hoffmann, Nasreen A Syed, Budd A Tucker, Edwin M Stone
Retina. 2026-08-21
Development of a Targeted Choroidal Injury Model for the Study of Retinal Degenerations and Therapeutic Cell Replacement.
Narendra Pandala, Lorena De Melo Haefeli, Mallory Lang, Edwin M Stone, Robert F Mullins
Translational Vision Science & Technology. 2026-08-03
Cystoid Macular Edema in Retinitis Pigmentosa: Pathophysiologic Insight Using Swept-Source OCT and Angiography.
Taariq K Mohammed, Kyle M Green, D Brice Critser, S Scott Whitmore, Lauryn J Renze
Ophthalmology Science. 2026-06-01

Journal Articles

CRISPR-Cas9 Genome Engineering: Treating Inherited Retinal Degeneration
Arlene V Drack, John H Fingert, Joseph C Giacalone, Robert F Mullins, Edwin M Stone, ScienceDirect
Evaluation of Serum and Ocular Levels of Membrane Attack Complex and C-reactive Protein in CFH-Genotyped Human Donors
Robert F Mullins, Edwin M Stone, Nature
Bestrophinopathy: An RPE-Photoreceptor Interface Disease
Edwin M Stone, Robert F Mullins, David M Gamm, ScienceDirect

Press Mentions

Editorial IntroductionsSeptember 8th, 2019
Ocular Genetics at the Spokane Eye ClinicMay 2nd, 2017
Two Recent Genetic Discoveries May Offer Hope for Patients with Advanced AMDMarch 11th, 2016

Grant Support

Non-destructive assessment of retinal differentiation capacity and developmental maturityUNIVERSITY OF IOWA2025–2030
A Next Generation Outer Retinal Microphysiological SystemUNIVERSITY OF IOWA2022–2026
Molecular Genetics Of Age Related Macular DegenerationNational Eye Institute2010–2011
Fibulin-Associated Age-Related Macular DegenerationNational Eye Institute2005–2009
Molecular Genetics Of Corneal DystrophiesNational Eye Institute1996–2000