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Fry, Constance L.

School of Medicine
Ophthalmology
(210) 567-8421
fryc@uthscsa.edu

Specializing in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery and ophthalmic oncology.

Appointments Education Expertise Teaching Publications

7/2013 - Present	Associate Professor and Medical Director	University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Ophthalmology, San Antonio, TX
8/2006 - Present	Associate Professor	University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Ophthalmology, San Antonio, TX

Date	Description	Institution	# Students
8/2010 - Present	Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Lecture Series, Co-director	UTHSCSA-SAMMC	30 students
For 2 consecutive years, Dr. Fry has collaborated with colleagues at SAMMC (San Antonio Military Medicine Consortium - the combined residency programs of Wilford Hall and Brooke Army Medical Center) to organize the month long lecture series, set curriculum, give 25-30% of the lectures, write test questions and vet the entire test for accuracy. The test is given to residents of both programs to prepare them for the written board exam.
7/2010 - Present	Post-Doctoral Student Supervision	UTHSCSA

7/2010 - Present	Supervised Surgical Research	The University of Texas Health Science Center	1 student
This is a rotation to work on a clinical research project. It begins with a month long research project with meetings at least weekly and then interaction throughout the year teaching critical analysis of the literature, writing and editing techniques and the concept of appropriate journal selection. Robert Phan MS IV 2010-2011
10/2008 - Present	Update on Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery and Ophthalmic Oncology for Ancillary Personnel 2008-ongoing	UTHSCSA	20 students
Period educational lectures for allied health personnel in ophthalmology reviewing disease processes and management of patients with problems related to ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery and ophthalmic oncology and practice management issues.
6/2008 - Present	Individual Instruction	UTHSCSA

3/2008 - Present	Individual Instruction	UTHSCSA

2/2008 - Present	Senior Surgical Selective	The University of Texas Health Science Center	4 students
Supervision of MSIII & MSIV students rotating in ophthalmology in clinic and in the hospital operating room and on the hospital consult service. Dr. Fry participates in the curriculum development and assignment of clinical duties, as well as periodic one-on-one teaching.
7/2007 - Present	Pre-Doctoral Student Supervision	UTHSCSA

7/2007 - Present	Individual Instruction	UTHSCSA

3/2007 - Present	On Becoming a Doctor Foundation	The University of Texas Health Science Center	200 students
Ongoing 8 hours yearly. This is a bi-annual course given twice yearly to first year medical students in the skills transfer laboratory. The students are taught by demonstration and modeling how to perform the eight steps of the eye exam. Dr. Fry augments the set curriculum by including teaching of the recognition of true ophthalmic emergencies and urgencies by the physical examination of the eye. These are conditions that every graduating medical student must be comfortable diagnosing.
2/2007 - Present	Review of Oral Research Presentations	UTHSCSA	8 students
Small group session with faculty and residents to critique resident research presentations for content and style prior to the annual research meeting. Approximately 4 hours annually
11/2006 - Present	Individual Instruction	UTHSCSA

10/2006 - Present	Individual Instruction	UTHSCSA

9/2006 - Present	Monthly Journal Club in Ophthalmology	UTHSCSA	25 students
A 3 hour monthly interactive discussion between medical students and residents in Ophthalmology and faculty where recent articles published in the medical literature are reviewed for their accuracy, ethics, bias, and relevance. In 2008, Dr. Fry developed as specific evaluation tool whereby faculty can give a written evaluation that functions as immediate feedback. The resident presentation is discussed and ultimately evaluated with respect to the 6 General Competencies of the ACGME.
9/2006 - Present	Post Graduate Rotation Supervision	UTHSCSA

9/2006 - Present	Post Graduate Rotation Supervision	UTHSCSA

9/2006 - Present	Monthly Ophthalmology Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Conference	UTHSCSA	15 students
A one hour interactive teaching activity, formerly known as Morbity and Mortality Confernce, with ophthalmology residents, medical students and faculty discussing patients who have had surgical complications or other management problems typically occurring during a hospitalization. The content covers the six General Competencies of the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education and each presenter is graded on these competencies by selected faculty. In 2008, Dr. Fry developed as specific evaluation tool whereby faculty can give a written evaluation that functions as immediate feedback.
9/2006 - Present	Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Lecture Series, Lecturer 2006-ongoing	UTHSCSA	40 students
Prepare and present approximately 6-8hours of lecture annually on rotating topics in oculoplastic surgery including: orbital diseases, orbital inflammations, orbital and eyelid infections, pediatric orbital tumors, cranial nerve seven palsies, eyelid neoplasms, eyelid reconstruction, thyroid eye disease, review of oculoplastic surgery, ophthalmic oncology and familial cancer syndromes and introduction to ophthalmic emergencies.
9/2006 - Present	Inpatient and Emergency Room Rounds	UTHSCSA	28 students
Examining and treating patients with residents and medical students that are inpatients or present to the emergency room at University Hospital. 6 weeks/year involving approximately 12 residents/year.
9/2006 - Present	Individual Instruction	UTHSCSA

9/2006 - Present	Weekly Grand Round in Ophthalmology	UTHSCSA	60 students
A weekly one hour interactive lecture and discussion between the faculty and ophthalmology residents at 3 institutions: UTHSCSA and Wilford Hall & Brook Army Medical Centers (SAMMC) and the ophthalmology community faculty where interesting and challenging cases are discussed in light of recent advancements in the medical literature, stressing the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Educations General Competencies of medical knowledge, patient care, communication, practice-based learning and professionalism and ethics. In 2008, Dr. Fry developed as specific evaluation tool whereby faculty can give a written evaluation that functions as immediate feedback.
2/1994 - Present	Houston Basic Science Course in Ophthalmology, a national review course, Invited Speaker 1994-2013	University of Texas, Houston	55 students
Dr. Fry has been an instructor at this course continuously from 1994 through 2013 (18 years). Dr. Fry began giving a two hour lecture and then a three hour lecture. By 2007, this was increased to 8 hours of lecture over two days and became the Section head of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. This is one of three courses that are a month long given in the United States which serves to prepare practicing ophthalmologists, fellows and residents for taking the written qualifying exam of the American Board of Ophthalmology. The comprehensive nature of the review attracts both students from the United States and Canada as well as international students. The course attendance ranges from 45-80 participants per year.

Journal Article

Fry CL, Naugle TC, Jr. Reply Re: "Muscle prolapse after harvesting autogenous fascia lata used for frontalis suspension in children" Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2012 Jan;28:233-234.

Shildkrot Y, Thomas F, Al-Hariri A, Fry CL, Haik BG, Wilson MW. Socioeconomic Factors and Diagnosis of Uveal Melanoma in the Mid-Southern United States Curr Eye Res 2011 Sep;36(9):824-830.

Fry CL, Naugle TC. Re: "Muscle prolapse after harvesting autogenous fascia lata used for frontalis suspension in children" Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg 2011 Jan;27(1):64-64.

Yohe SL, Reyes M, Johnson DA, Fry CL, Scribbick FW, Kinney MC. Plasminogen deficiency as a rare cause of conjunctivitis and lymphadenopathy Am J Surg Pathol 2009 Feb;33(2):313-319.

Book Chapter

Fry CL, Naugle, Jr TC, Levine MR. Repair of Eyelid Defects with the Orbicularis Oculi Mobilization Technique. NAUGLE-LEVINE PROCEDURE. In: Levine MR. Manual of Oculoplastic Surgery, 4th ed. Thorofare, New Jersey: Slack; 2010.

Abstract

Ramirez AM, Fry CL. Retrobulbar hemorrhage: Redefining indications for intervention; 2010 Mar. (30th Annual Alamo City Ophthalmology Clinical Conference).

Harris M, Fry CL, Glickman R, Kumar N. Melanin binding affinity as a potential mechanism for enhanced drug targeting; 2010 Mar. (30th Annual Alamo City Ophthalmology Clinical Conference).

Ramirez AM, Fry CL, Walker LD. Retrobulbar hemorrhage after blunt trauma: A case series; 2009 Apr. (Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences; vol. 50).

Ramirez A, Fry CL. Retrobulbar hemorrhage after blunt trauma: A case series; 2009 Mar. (29th Annual Alamo City Ophthalmology Clinical Conference).

Electronic/Web Publication

Naugle, Jr, TC, Fry CL. Posterior auricular muscle complex graft for exposed ocular implants Thorofare, New Jersey: Slack; 2010 Jan. 4 p.

Not Specified

Fry CL, Haik BG. Orbital compartment syndrome 2013 Feb;.

Other

Naugle, Jr TC, Fry CL. Posterior Auricular Muscle Complex Graft for Exposed Ocular Implants Ocular Surgery News 2009 Sep;.

Year	Degree	Discipline	Institution
1994	Clinical Fellowship	Oculoplastic & Orbital Surgery, Oph Oncology	Tulane University School of Medicine New Orleans , LA
1992	Residency	Ophthalmology (Chief Resident)	University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio , TX
1989	Internship	Internal Medicine	Parkland Memorial Hospital Dallas , TX
1988	MD	Medicine	Tulane University School of Medicine New Orleans , LA

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