American Academy of Optometry Recognizes IU Professor for Distinguished Career
Indiana University School of Optometry Distinguished Professor Ann E. Elsner has been named the 2022 Charles F. Prentice Medal Award recipient by the American Academy of Optometry.
The award is considered the most prestigious of the academy’s awards for achievement in research. Dr. Elsner’s research focuses on developing retinal imaging and visual function techniques to fight vision loss. Her work has had an impact on research and health care worldwide, including revolutionizing retinal imaging and specialized techniques for presenting visual stimuli.
Her research led to the discovery that infrared light can provide a clinically useful image of the retina. She studies a range of retinal pathologies with a focus on diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, and normal aging of the eye.
Dr. Elsner, who earned her PhD at University of Oregon in 1977, is also the founder and CEO of Aeon Imaging LLC, a Bloomington, IN-based company that provides advanced imaging and image display technology for use in medicine and science.
Dr. Elsner was recognized at a special ceremony during Academy 2022 San Diego, AAO’s annual meeting.