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Ahmad Aref, MD, Ophthalmology, Chicago, IL

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Ophthalmology Chicago, IL

Cataract Related, Glaucoma Related

Medical Director & Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs, University of Illinois at Chicago Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

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  • Office

    1009 S Wood St
    Chicago, IL 60612
    Phone+1 312-996-7030
    Fax+1 312-413-8574

Summary

  • I am a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in cataract and glaucoma surgical procedures.

    Complete bio:
    http://chicago.medicine.uic.edu/cms/One.aspx?pageId=15403049

Education & Training

  • University of Chicago Booth School of Business
    University of Chicago Booth School of BusinessMBA, Finance, 2013 - 2018
  • University of Miami Hospital and Clinics
    University of Miami Hospital and ClinicsFellowship, Glaucoma, 2010 - 2011
  • Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center
    Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical CenterResidency, Ophthalmology, 2007 - 2010
  • Ascension St John Hospital
    Ascension St John HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 2006 - 2007
  • Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine
    Northwestern University The Feinberg School of MedicineClass of 2006
  • Regents of The University of Michigan - Regional Alliance for HEA
    Regents of The University of Michigan - Regional Alliance for HEAB.S., Microbiology, 1998 - 2002

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2010 - 2026
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2011 - 2026
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2007 - 2010
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
  • Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Departmental "Rising Star" Illinois Eye & Ear Infirmary, 2014
  • Reay of Hope Award ASCRS, 2014
  • MAPS Award American Glaucoma Society, 2011
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Evaluation of the Optic Nerve and Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer in Myopic Individuals  
    Aref AA, Budenz DL, U.S. Ophthalmic Review, 1/1/2012

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Outcomes of Glaucoma Drainage Implant Surgery in Uveitic Glaucoma
    Huh ES, Sambhara D, Aref AA, Vajaranant TS, Wilensky JT, IOVS, ARVO, 1/1/2014
  • Outcomes of Glaucoma Drainage Implant Surgery in Uveitic Glaucoma (Scientific Poster Presentation)
    Huh ES, Sambhara D, Aref AA, Vajaranant TS, Wilensky JT, The American Ophthalmological Society 2014 Annual Meeting, New York, NY, 1/1/2014
  • Short-term Outcomes with a Porous Plate Valved Glaucoma Implant (Scientific Poster Presentation)
    Aref AA, Huh ES, Vajaranant TS, Wilensky JT, The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 2014 Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, 1/1/2014
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Lectures

  • Glaucoma and Ocular Surface Disease 
    Chicago, IL - 6/18/2014
  • Angle-Closure Glaucoma 
    Chicago, IL - 6/18/2014
  • Microinvasive Glaucoma Surgery & Advanced Glaucoma 
    Chicago, IL - 6/18/2014
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Other

  • Digital Imaging of the Optic Nerve, Retinal Nerve Fiber layer, and Macula in the Diagnosis and Management of Glaucoma 
    Aref AA, Ophthalmic Photographers' Society Webinar Series
    7/17/2014
  • Applying the Evidence on OSA and Glaucoma 
    Aref AA, Ophthalmology Management
    1/1/2013
  • Two Techniques May Help Manage Tubal Retraction Associated with Glaucoma Drainage Implants 
    Aref AA, Ocular Surgery News U.S. Edition
    1/1/2013
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Authored Content

  • Noninferiority Trials Confirm the IOP Benefits of Once-Daily Latanoprostene BunodFebruary 2018
  • Noninferiority Trials Confirm the IOP Benefits of Once-Daily Latanoprostene BunodFebruary 2018

Press Mentions

  • Regular Exams Urged to Thwart Glaucoma
    Regular Exams Urged to Thwart GlaucomaJanuary 28th, 2019
  • Drinking Hot Tea Linked to Lowered Glaucoma Risk
    Drinking Hot Tea Linked to Lowered Glaucoma RiskJanuary 2nd, 2018

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish