Dimitra Skondra, MD, PhD, is a highly respected, board-certified retina specialist, with a particular focus on the medical and surgical treatment of vitreoretinal diseases. She in an expert in delivering care for diabetic eye disease, retinal detachment, age-related macular degeneration, retinal vein occlusions, eye trauma, proliferative vitreoretinopathy and intraocular infections, with advanced training and expertise in surgical repair of complex diabetic retinal detachments.
In addition to her clinical expertise, Dr. Skondra is an active researcher. As a physician-scientist, she is dedicated to investigating methods to improve treatment strategies for retinal conditions. Dr. Skondra is currently engaged in clinical and translational research in diabetes and other retinal diseases. Her research in retinal imaging aims to provide a better understanding of the pathogenesis, early detection and identification of prognostic information for to enable more targeted intervention and treatment.
Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Boston, MA
Fellowship - Vitreoretinal
2013
Weill Cornell Medical College, New York Presbyterian Hospital
New York City, NY
Residency - Ophthalmology
2011
Saint Francis Hospital
Evanston, IL
Internship - Transitional Internship
2008
Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Boston, MA
PhD Fellowship - PhD/Postdoctoral Research
2007
University of Crete Medical School
Heraklion, Crete, Greece
PhD Fellowship - PhD/Research
2004
University of Crete Medical School
Heraklion, Crete, Greece
BS, MD
2001
Effects of Systemic Drugs on the Development and Progression of Age-Related Macular Degeneration.
Grimes KR, Aloney A, Skondra D, Chhablani J. Effects of Systemic Drugs on the Development and Progression of Age-Related Macular Degeneration. Surv Ophthalmol. 2023 Jan 30.
PMID: 36731638
Association between Aphakia and Endophthalmitis after Pediatric Cataract Surgery.
Rodriguez SH, Chun LY, Skondra D, Liao C. Association between Aphakia and Endophthalmitis after Pediatric Cataract Surgery. Ophthalmology. 2023 Jan 14.
PMID: 36646582
Using Computational Drug-Gene Analysis to Identify Novel Therapeutic Candidates for Retinal Neuroprotection.
Xie E, Nadeem U, Xie B, D'Souza M, Sulakhe D, Skondra D. Using Computational Drug-Gene Analysis to Identify Novel Therapeutic Candidates for Retinal Neuroprotection. Int J Mol Sci. 2022 Oct 21; 23(20).
PMID: 36293505
Update on Current Microbiological Techniques for Pathogen Identification in Infectious Endophthalmitis.
Chun LY, Dahmer DJ, Amin SV, Hariprasad SM, Skondra D. Update on Current Microbiological Techniques for Pathogen Identification in Infectious Endophthalmitis. Int J Mol Sci. 2022 Oct 06; 23(19).
PMID: 36233183
Absence of Gut Microbiota Is Associated with RPE/Choroid Transcriptomic Changes Related to Age-Related Macular Degeneration Pathobiology and Decreased Choroidal Neovascularization.
Zhang JY, Xie B, Barba H, Nadeem U, Movahedan A, Deng N, Spedale M, D'Souza M, Luo W, Leone V, Chang EB, Theriault B, Sulakhe D, Skondra D. Absence of Gut Microbiota Is Associated with RPE/Choroid Transcriptomic Changes Related to Age-Related Macular Degeneration Pathobiology and Decreased Choroidal Neovascularization. Int J Mol Sci. 2022 Aug 26; 23(17).
PMID: 36077073
Nodular Epiretinal M?ller Cell Gliosis in the Fovea.
Jung JJ, Zeng A, Komati R, Mackin AG, Skondra D, Yonekawa Y, Fineman MS, Ezon I, Rofagha S, Hoang QV. Nodular Epiretinal M?ller Cell Gliosis in the Fovea. Retin Cases Brief Rep. 2022 Aug 16.
PMID: 35972829
Using Advanced Bioinformatics Tools to Identify Novel Therapeutic Candidates for Age-Related Macular Degeneration.
Nadeem U, Xie B, Xie EF, D'Souza M, Dao D, Sulakhe D, Skondra D. Using Advanced Bioinformatics Tools to Identify Novel Therapeutic Candidates for Age-Related Macular Degeneration. Transl Vis Sci Technol. 2022 08 01; 11(8):10.
PMID: 35972434
Gonioscopy-assisted transluminal trabeculotomy in neovascular glaucoma: Salvaging the conventional outflow pathway.
Kanter JA, Amin P, Komati R, Mackin AG, Dao D, Shaw LT, Skondra D, Qiu M. Gonioscopy-assisted transluminal trabeculotomy in neovascular glaucoma: Salvaging the conventional outflow pathway. Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep. 2022 Dec; 28:101668.
PMID: 36051187
Neovascular Glaucoma from Ocular Ischemic Syndrome Treated with Serial Monthly Intravitreal Bevacizumab and Panretinal Photocoagulation: A Case Report.
Asif H, Si Z, Quan S, Amin P, Dao D, Shaw L, Skondra D, Qiu M. Neovascular Glaucoma from Ocular Ischemic Syndrome Treated with Serial Monthly Intravitreal Bevacizumab and Panretinal Photocoagulation: A Case Report. Case Rep Ophthalmol Med. 2022; 2022:4959522.
PMID: 35935916
Use of OCT Angiography to Diagnose and Manage Atypical Presentations of Macular Telangiectasia Type 2.
Moir J, Amin SV, Khanna S, Komati R, Shaw LT, Dao D, Hariprasad SM, Skondra D. Use of OCT Angiography to Diagnose and Manage Atypical Presentations of Macular Telangiectasia Type 2. Int J Mol Sci. 2022 Jul 16; 23(14).
PMID: 35887197
ISPB-Mentor
2016
Compassionate Doctor Recognition
2015
ISPB-Mentor
2014
Retina Society Raymond Margherio Award
2013
Harvard/Alcon Clinical Research Scholar Award
2013
AUPO Resident Research Award
2011
New York Academy of Medicine-Ophthalmology night
2010
ARVO/Alcon Early Career Clinician Scientist Award
2006
Knights Templar Eye Foundation Award
2006
Tonseth-Joslin Fellowship Award
2005