Fry, Constance L.School of Medicine |
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Specializing in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery and ophthalmic oncology. |
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| 10/2015 - Present | Associate Professor | University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Ophthalmology, San Antonio, TX |
| 10/2013 - Present | UTHSCSA Oculofacial Fellowship Director and Director | University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Ophthalmology, San Antonio, TX |
| 7/2013 - Present | Medical Director, MARC Ophthalmology Clinic | University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Ophthalmology, San Antonio, TX |
| 9/2006 - Present | Director, Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery & Ophthalmic Oncology | University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Ophthalmology, San Antonio, TX |
| Year | Degree | Discipline | Institution |
| 1994 | Clinical Fellowship | Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery, Ophthalmic Oncology | Tulane University School of Medicine New Orleans , LA |
| 1992 | Residency | Ophthalmology (Chief Resident) | University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio San Antonio , TX |
| 1992 | Residency | Chief Resident in Ophthalmology | University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio San Antonio , TX |
| 1989 | Internship | Internal Medicine | Parkland Memorial Hospital Dallas , TX |
| 1988 | MD | Medicine (Honor Board) | Tulane University School of Medicine New Orleans , LA |
| 1984 | BA | Chemistry | Emory University Atlanta , GA |
Brachytherapy & Ophthalmic Oncology- Treating intraocular tumors, such as melanoma, with Iodine 125 brachytherapy. Treating tumors of the orbit, eyelids and conjunctiva and cornea. |
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery- From 1994 to present, Dr. Fry has been an invited, paid instructor at a national review course in ophthalmology, teaching residents and recent graduates the salient points on ophthalmic plastic surgery in preparation for examination by the American Board of Ophthalmology. As of February 2007, Dr. Fry has been named Course Director for the Section of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at this month long review course. |
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery- This entails the treatment of complex orbital tumors and malignancies, reconstructive surgery after trauma as well as eyelid and lacrimal surgery. |
Resident Education- Dr. Fry served as the program director at UTHSCSA and is knowledgeable about the ACGME requirements for residency training programs. |
| Date | Description | Institution | # Students |
| 7/2014 - Present | Rotation Student Supervision | UTHSCSA | |
| 6/2014 - Present | Individual Instruction | University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio & University of Texas San Antonio | |
| 4/2014 - Present | Pre-Doctoral Student Supervision | University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio | |
| 10/2013 - Present | Individual Instruction | University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio | |
| 10/2013 - Present | Individual Instruction | University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio | |
| 8/2010 - Present | Post-Doctoral Student Supervision | San Antonio Military Medicine Consortium (SAMMC) -the combined programs of Brooke Army Medical Cente | |
| 8/2010 - Present | Eyelid Anatomy 2010-2014 on going | SAMMC | 75 students |
| An annual hour detailed lecture on eyelid anatomy as part of the annual orbital dissection course with post-doctoral students (residents and fellows) and practicing physicians from across the United States. | |||
| 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 | |
| 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 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 | Post Graduate Rotation Supervision | UTHSCSA | |
| 9/2006 - Present | Individual Instruction | UTHSCSA | |
| 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 | 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 | 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, Invited Speaker | University of Texas, Houston | 55 students |
| Dr. Fry has been an instructor at this course continuously since 1994. A national review course, 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 she 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. |
Book Chapter |
| Fry CL. Painful orbital swelling. In: Zwaan, J ed. Decision Making in Ophthalmology, 3rd ed. Philadelphia, PA: Jaypee Bros; 2014. |
| Fry CL, Green MK, Piest KL. Drooping of the upper eyelid (blepharoptosis). In: Zwaan J., ed. Decision Making in Ophthalmology, 3rd ed. Philadelphia, PA: Jaypee Bros; 2014. |
Abstract |
| Lam A, Fry CL. Ptosis and cholesterol lowering medications; 2016 Apr. (36th Annual Alamo City Ophthalmology Clinical Conference). |
| Jackson C, Reilly M, Glickman R, Fleming JC, Fry CL. Role of petroleum-based ocular lubricants in intraoperative fires; 2016 Apr. (36th Annual Alamo City Ophthalmology Clinical Conference). |
| Al Zubidi N, Fry CL, Carter JE, Tantiwongkosi B. Ocular motility defects with concordance neuroimaging San Diego, CA; 2015 Feb. (Proceedings of the 41st Annual Meeting of the North American Neuro-Ophthalmologic Society). |
| Al Zubidi N, Carter JE,Tantawongski B, Chevez-Barrios P, Tyler L, Fry CL. Orbital amyloidosis presenting as tonic pupil and extraocular muscle mass San Diego, CA; 2015 Feb. (Proceedings of the 41st Annual Meeting of the North American Neuro-Ophthalmologic Society). |
| Sonika Gupta, Constance L Fry, Maria Luis Policarpio-Nicolas and Jan M Bruder. Ophthalmopathy: Severe Euthyroid Graves or Extravascular CLL?; 2014 Jun. (Endocrine Reviews; vol. 35, no. 3Supp). |
| Herro A, Fry CL, Carter JE. Cavernous sinus syndrome: Where do we go from here? Snowbird, UT; 2013 Feb. (Proceedings of the 39th Annual Meeting of the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society). |
| Ramirez AM, Fry CL, Walker LD. Retrobulbar hemorrhage after blunt trauma: A case series; 2009 Apr. (Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences; vol. 50). |
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| Al Zubidi N, Fry CL, Carter JE. Why isolated lateral rectus muscle enlargement is unique Proceedings of the 40th Annual Meeting of the North American Neuro-Ophthalmologic Society 2014 Mar;. |