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Office
1009 S Wood St
Chicago, IL 60612Phone+1 312-996-7030Fax+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 BusinessMBA, Finance, 2013 - 2018
- University of Miami Hospital and ClinicsFellowship, Glaucoma, 2010 - 2011
- Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical CenterResidency, Ophthalmology, 2007 - 2010
- Ascension St John HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 2006 - 2007
- Northwestern University The Feinberg School of MedicineClass of 2006
- Regents of The University of Michigan - Regional Alliance for HEAB.S., Microbiology, 1998 - 2002
Certifications & Licensure
- FL State Medical License 2010 - 2026
- IL State Medical License 2011 - 2026
- 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
- Retrobulbar Injection of Anesthesia Versus Healon 5 in the Management of Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome Start of enrollment: 2008 Feb 01
- Oral Omega-3 Fatty Acids in the Treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome Start of enrollment: 2010 Jul 01
- Omega 3 Supplementation and Ocular Surface Disease in Glaucoma Start of enrollment: 2012 Apr 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 14 citationsUpdate in Genetics and Surgical Management of Primary Congenital GlaucomaMehmet C. Mocan, Amy A. Mehta, Ahmad A. Aref
Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology. 2019-12-31 - 10 citationsManagement of macular edema secondary to central retinal vein occlusion: An evidence-basedAhmad A. Aref, Ingrid U. Scott
Advances in Therapy. 2011-01-01 - 12 citationsAssessment of Glaucomatous Damage After Boston Keratoprosthesis Implantation Based on Digital Planimetric Quantification of Visual Fields and Optic Nerve Head Imaging.Mohsin Ali, Mark S. Dikopf, Anthony G Finder, Ahmad A. Aref, Thasarat S. Vajaranant
Cornea. 2018-05-01
Journal Articles
- Evaluation of the Optic Nerve and Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer in Myopic IndividualsAref AA, Budenz DL, U.S. Ophthalmic Review, 1/1/2012
Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Outcomes of Glaucoma Drainage Implant Surgery in Uveitic GlaucomaHuh 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 DiseaseChicago, IL - 6/18/2014
- Angle-Closure GlaucomaChicago, IL - 6/18/2014
- Microinvasive Glaucoma Surgery & Advanced GlaucomaChicago, 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 GlaucomaAref AA, Ophthalmic Photographers' Society Webinar Series
7/17/2014 - Applying the Evidence on OSA and GlaucomaAref AA, Ophthalmology Management
1/1/2013 - Two Techniques May Help Manage Tubal Retraction Associated with Glaucoma Drainage ImplantsAref AA, Ocular Surgery News U.S. Edition
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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 GlaucomaJanuary 28th, 2019
- Drinking Hot Tea Linked to Lowered Glaucoma RiskJanuary 2nd, 2018
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
Other Languages
- Spanish
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