Dr. Brian R. Kirschling is an optometrist and a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Iowa and a Bachelor of Science in Visual Science from the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago, IL. Dr. Kirschling graduated with a Doctorate in Optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry in 1999 and went on to complete his residency training in Hospital-Based Optometry at the Louis B. Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Kirschling joined the faculty at The University of Iowa in July 2000 and currently sees patients in both the Comprehensive Ophthalmology Clinic and the Contact Lens Clinic. Dr. Kirschling is certified by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry and is a candidate for fellowship in the American Academy of Optometry. He is a member of the American Optometric Association, CLAO, and the Iowa Optometric Association. His current area of interest lies in investigating the impact of the Age-Related Eye Disease Study on practitioner recommendations to patients with cataract and macular degeneration.