The Eye Center
Our department provides a comprehensive range of medical and surgical treatments for ocular disorders in infants, children, and adults. We have highly qualified optometrists to meet our comprehensive eyecare needs while our diverse set of ophthalmologists specialize in many fields, including corneal and external diseases, glaucoma, neuro-ophthalmology, vitreoretinal diseases, pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus, oculoplastics and orbital surgery, and ocular oncology.
As a teaching institution, we pride ourselves in education and research, dedicating our work to the advancement of the latest scientific knowledge and training the future eye doctors and surgeons of the world. We offer a three-year ophthalmology residency and two-year vitreoretinal fellowship program.
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Our Clinical Specialties
Chris Albanis, MD
Cataracts, Laser Refractive Cataract Surgery, LASIK Surgery, Diabetic Eye Disease, Blepharitis, Dry Eye
Steven Quan, OD
Glaucoma, Ocular Disease, Optic Neuropathies, Public Health, Surgical Co-Management
Macy Koepke, OD
Ocular Disease, Pediatric Optometry, Vision Rehabilitation
Sawliha Seedat, OD
Diabetic Eye Disease, Dry Eye, Glaucoma, Pediatric Optometry
Asim Farooq, MD
Herpes Simplex / Zoster, Graft Versus Host Disease (GVHD), Ocular Surface Disease, Cataract Surgery
James Reidy, MD
Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking, Corneal Transplantation, Corneal Infections, Complex Surgery of the Anterior Segment
Peter Veldman, MD
Corneal and Ocular Surface Disease, Partial Thickness Corneal Transplantation (DMEK, DSAEK, DALK), Cataract Surgery
Jeffrey Nichols, MD
Neuro-ophthalmology
Hassan Shah, MD
Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Thyroid Eye Disease, Orbital Trauma, Orbital Tumors
Sarah Hilkert-Rodriguez, MD, MPH
Adjustable Sutures, Amblyopia, Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction, Pediatric and Adult Strabismus, Pediatric Cataracts, Retinopathy of Prematurity
Michael Blair, MD
Pediatric Retina, Retinopathy of Prematurity, Complex Retinal Detachment Repair, Ocular Tumors, Diabetic Eye Disease, Macular Degeneration, Retinal Vascular Disease
Paul Chiranand, MD
Surgical Retina, Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Eye Disease, Epiretinal Membrane, Retinal Detachment, Retinal Vein Occlusion, Vitreous Hemorrhage
Seenu Hariprasad, MD
Surgical Retina, Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Eye Diseases, Endophthalmitis, Epiretinal Membrane, Retinal Vein Occlusions, Vitreous Hemorrhage
Shaun Ittiara, MD
Surgical Retina, Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Eye Disease, Dislocated Intraocular Lenses, Epiretinal Membrane, Eye Trauma, Macular Hole, Retinal Detachment, Vitreous Hemorrhage
Dimitra Skondra, MD, PhD
Surgical Retina, Advanced Retinal Imaging, Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Eye Disease, Endophthalmitis, Epiretinal Membrane, Eye Trauma, Macular Hole, Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy, Retinal Detachment, Retinal Vein Occlusion
Alexis Warren, MD
Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Eye Disease, Epiretinal Membrane, Macular Hole, Retinal Vain Occlusion, Vitreous Hemorrhage
The J. Terry Ernest Imaging Center
The newly-developed J. Terry Ernest Imaging Center was created to support our faculty and provide the highest level of clinical care for our patients. This is a comprehensive suite of diagnostic instruments and state-of-the-art imaging technology that allows us accurately identify and treat a wide range of eye conditions. We have invested a substantial amount of resources cultivating the latest in medical technology so that our patients receive the best care possible, as we are a common referral destination for patients across the United States. This also supports our mission to offer educational excellence and inspirational research for the many students and doctors that train with us.
Visual Science Research
The Shevell Visual Science Laboratory is part of the Institute for Mind and Biology (IMB) and headed by Professor Steven Shevell in the Department of Psychology and Ophthalmology & Visual Science at the University of Chicago. The lab investigates the processes of the eye and brain that serve vision with a primary research focus on visual pathways that mediate color and brightness perception.