ChristopherThomasHoodMD

Ophthalmology • Ann Arbor, MI

Cataract Related, Cornea & External Disease, Refractive Surgery

Clinical Associate Professor

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Office
Kellogg Eye Center University of Michigan
1000 Wall St
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone+1 734-764-5106

Summary

Dr. Christopher Hood is an ophthalmologist based in Ann Arbor, MI, specializing in cataract-related issues, cornea and external diseases, and refractive surgery. He completed his ophthalmology residency at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and pursued a fellowship in Cornea, External Diseases, and Refractive Surgery at the University of Michigan Health System. Dr. Hood serves as a Clinical Associate Professor at Michigan Medicine. He is the medical director of the cornea clinic a the Kellogg Eye Center, and fellowship director for cornea, external disease, and refractive surgery. His research, published in esteemed journals like Cornea and the American Journal of Ophthalmology, focuses on topics such as corneal donor tissue suitability and post-cataract surgery inflammation prophylaxis.

Education & Training

University of Michigan Health SystemFellowship, Cornea, External Diseases, and Refractive Surgery, 2011
Cleveland Clinic FoundationResidency, Ophthalmology, 2006 - 2010
Corewell Health East Beaumont (Dearborn & Taylor)Internship, Transitional Year, 2006 - 2007
University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 2006, MD, Cum Laude
Cornell University, College of Agriculture and Life SciencesB.S, Biology, Summa cum laude, 1998 - 2002
Cornell UniversityBS, Biology, Summa Cum Laude, 1998 - 2002
Cornell UniversityBS, Biology, Concentration in Neurobiology and Behavior, Summa Cum Laude with High Honors in Research, 1998 - 2002

Certifications & Licensure

MI State Medical License 2006 - 2026
OH State Medical License 2007 - 2010
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013
First Place Award, OKAP examination Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute, 2008
AOA Medical Honor Society University of Michigan Medical School, 2005
AOA Medical Honor Society 2005
Paul Schreurs Research Award 2002
Merrill Presidential Scholar 2002
Ertel-Diamant Premedical Award Cornell University, 2002
Ertel-Diamant Premedical Award 2002
Merrill Presidential Scholar Cornell University, 2002
Paul Schreurs Research Award, Honorable Mention Cornell University, 2002
Ertel-Diamant Premedical Award College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University, 2002
Big Red Wall of Power 2001
A.L. Morris Diligence Award – varsity Sprint Football Cornell University, 2001
Big Red Wall of Power – recognizes excellence in strength and conditioning in varsity sports Cornell University, 2001
Secret Honor Society of the Quill and Dagger – 40 Cornell University seniors selected for qualities of leadership, character, and service 2001
A.L. Morris Diligence Award 2001
Secret Honor Society of the Quill and Dagger 2001
Secret Honor Society of the Quill and Dagger Cornell University, 2001
Big Red Wall of Power Cornell University, 2001
A.L. Morris Diligence Award Cornell University, 2001
Dean’s List every semester Cornell University, 1998
Dean’s List Cornell University, 1998
400 Club, 3 time member – awarded to varsity student-athletes achieving 4.0 GPA Cornell University, 1998
400 Club Cornell University, 1998
Dean’s List every semester at Cornell University (1998 - 2002)
400 Club, 3 time member – awarded to varsity student-athletes achieving 4.0 GPA (1998 - 2001)
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Suitability and Early Clinical Outcomes of Corneal Donor Tissue in the 76-80-Year-Old Age Group.
Miles F Greenwald, Onkar B Sawant, Michael S Titus, Dena Ballouz, Christopher T Hood
Cornea. 2025-01-01
1 citations
Dexamethasone Intracanalicular Insert versus Standard Topical Steroids for the Prophylaxis of Inflammation after Cataract Surgery.
Jeremy N Shapiro, Stephen T Armenti, Harry Levine, Christopher T Hood, Shahzad I Mian
American Journal of Ophthalmology. 2024-12-01
Suitability and Early Clinical Outcomes of Corneal Donor Tissue in the 76-80-Year-Old Age Group.
Miles F Greenwald, Onkar B Sawant, Michael S Titus, Dena Ballouz, Christopher T Hood
Cornea. 2024-08-06

Journal Articles

Persistent Amine Keratopathy Secondary to Indirect Exposure to Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation
Michelotti MM, Gupta C, Hood CT, JAMA Ophthalmol, 1/1/2015
Adding Insult to Injury: The Contribution of Systemic Medication to Dry Eye Syndrome
Amin SR, Hood CT, Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today, 1/1/2015
Effect of Tamsulosin on Iris Vasculature and Morphology
Shtein RM, Hussain MT, Cooney TM, Elner VM, Hood CT, J Cataract Refract Surg, 3/13/2014
The association between femtosecond laser flap parameters and ocular aberrations after uncomplicated custom myopic LASIK
Hood CT, Krueger RR, Wilson SE, Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol, 1/1/2013
Ophthalmic Images: Sarcoid retinal vasculitis
Hood CT, Lowder CY, Arch Ophthalmol, 1/1/2009
The Wills eye manual: office and emergency room diagnosis and treatment of eye disease
Hood CT, Br J Ophthalmol, 1/1/2009
Transitioning to optimized correction with the WaveLight ALLEGRETTO WAVE: case distribution, visual outcomes, and wavefront aberrations.
George MR, Shah RA, Hood C, Krueger RR, J Refract Surg 2010, 26(10):S806-813
The Wills eye manual: office and emergency room diagnosis and treatment of eye disease.
Hood CT, Br J Ophthalmol 2009; 93:1127-1128
DSAEK to treat amantadine-associated corneal edema.
Hood CT, Langston RHS, Dupps WJ, Cole Eye Institute Ophthalmology Update, Special Edition 2009
Case study: DSAEK to treat amantadine-associated corneal edema.
Hood CT, Langston RHS, Dupps WJ, Cole Eye Institute Ophthalmology Update, Special Edition
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Books/Book Chapters

Pediatric Retina
Chapter: Pediatric Uveitis.
Page 433 - 458Hood CT, Lowder CYEditors: Reynolds JD and Olitsky SE.Springer, Berlin2011
Pediatric Retina
Chapter: Pediatric Uveitis
Page 433.0 - 458.0Hood CT, Lowder CYEditors: Reynolds JD and Olitsky SE.Springer, BerlinEdition 1st,2011
Cornea
Chapter: Corneal and external ocular infections in acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).
Page 777 - 788Hood CT, Jeng BH, Lowder CY, Holland GN, Meisler DMEditors: Krachmer JH, Mannis MJ, Holland EJ.Mosby Elsevier Inc., Saint LouisEdition 3rd,2010
The Wills Eye Manual: Office and Emergency Room Diagnosis and Treatment of Eye Disease
Hood CT2009
Case Study: DSAEK to Treat Amantadine-associated Corneal Edema
Hood CT, Langston RHS, Dupps WJ2009
Chapter: Corneal and external ocular infections in acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).
Page 777 - 788Hood CT, Jeng BH, Lowder CY, Holland GN, Meisler DMEditors: Krachmer JH, Mannis MJ, Holland EJ.Saint Louis: Mosby Elsevier IncEdition 3,
Chapter: Pediatric Uveitis.
Page 433 - 458Hood CT, Lowder CYEditors: Reynold JD and Olitsky SE.Springer, BerlinEdition 1,
UpToDate
Chapter: Complications of Contact Lenses
DeLoss KD, Soong HK, Hood CTEditors: Trobe J and Park L.UpToDate, Waltham, MA2015
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Abstracts/Posters

Effect of Tamsulosin on Iris Vasculature and Morphology.
T Hood, M Hussain, TM Cooney, VM Elner, RM Shtein, Paper Presentation: ASCRS, 1/1/2013
Prosthetic Replacement of the Ocular Surface Ecosystem (PROSE) for Visual Rehabilitation in Patients with Corneal Ectasia
N Fatteh, K Deloss, CT Hood, ARVO, 1/1/2013
Effect of Tamsulosin on Iris Vasculature and Morphology
CT Hood, M Hussain, TM Cooney, VM Elner, RM Shtein, ASCRS, 1/1/2013
Prosthetic Replacement of the Ocular Surface Ecosystem (PROSE) for Visual Rehabilitation in Patients with Corneal Ectasia.
N Fatteh, K Deloss, CT Hood, Poster Presentation: ARVO, 1/1/2013
The Effect of Tamsulosin (Flomax) on Iris Vasculature.
CT Hood, TM Cooney, VM Elner, RM Shtein, Poster Presentation: ARVO, 1/1/2012
The Effect of Tamsulosin (Flomax) on Iris Vasculature
CT Hood, TM Cooney, VM Elner, RM Shtein, ARVO, 1/1/2012
Diagnostic Imaging for Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome (IFIS).
CT Hood, TM Cooney, VM Elner, RM Shtein, Paper Presentation: University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center Department Research Day, 1/1/2011
Diagnostic Imaging for Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome (IFIS).
CT Hood, TM Cooney, VM Elner, RM Shtein, University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center Department Research Day, 1/1/2011
The effect of LASIK flap thickness on higher order aberrations after customized myopic LASIK.
CT Hood, RR Krueger, SE Wilson, Poster Presentation: E-poster, Refractive Surgery Subspecialty Day Meeting of ISRS/AAO, 1/1/2009
The Effect of LASIK Flap Thickness on Higher Order Aberrations after Customized Myopic LASIK
CT Hood, RR Krueger, SE Wilson, Refractive Surgery Subspecialty Day Meeting of ISRS/AAO, 1/1/2009
Multifocal electroretinography abnormalities in uveitis patients with unexplained visual loss and no cystoid macular edema.
CT Hood, E Bala, SJ Bakri, GS Kormosrky, CY Lowder, Poster Presentation: ARVO, 1/1/2008
Multifocal Electroretinography Abnormalities in Uveitis Patients with Unexplained Visual Loss and No Cystoid Macular Edema
CT Hood, E Bala, SJ Bakri, GS Kormosrky, CY Lowder, ARVO, 1/1/2008
In Asymmetric Glaucoma, Eyes With More Advanced Glaucomatous Cupping Have a Thinner Central Cornea, Higher IOP, and Larger IOP Variation.
CT Hood, SJ Khan, JM Johnson, FP Soans, A Marcovitch, J Eisengart, DC Musch, SE Moroi, Poster Presentation: ARVO, 1/1/2006
Asymmetric Glaucoma, Eyes With More Advanced Glaucomatous Cupping Have a Thinner Central Cornea, Higher IOP, and Larger IOP Variation
CT Hood, SJ Khan, JM Johnson, FP Soans, A Marcovitch, J Eisengart, DC Musch, SE Moroi, ARVO, 1/1/2006
In Asymmetric Glaucoma, Eyes With More Advanced Glaucomatous Cupping Have a Thinner Central Cornea, Higher IOP, and Larger IOP Variation
Hood, S.J. Khan, J.M. Johnson, F.P. Soans, A. Marcovitch, J. Eisengart, D.C. Musch, S.E. Moroi, ARVO 2006
The effect of LASIK flap thickness on higher order aberrations after customized myopic LASIK.
C.T. Hood, R.R. Krueger, S.E. Wilson, Refractive Surgery Subspecialty Day Meeting of ISRS/AAO 2009
Multifocal electroretinography abnormalities in uveitis patients with unexplained visual loss and no cystoid macular edema.
C.T. Hood, E. Bala, S.J. Bakri, G.S. Kormosrky, C.Y, ARVO 2008
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Lectures

Introduction to the Cornea
University of Michigan W.K. Kellogg Eye Center, Jul 29, 2013 - 8/6/2014
Introduction to Cornea
Univ of Mich Medical School - 1/1/2014
LASIK Flap Complications
University of Michigan W.K. Kellogg Eye Center, Sep 27, 2012 - 10/1/2013
Corneal Edema
University of Michigan W.K. Kellogg Eye Center - 9/20/2013
Red Eye and Ocular Emergencies
University of Michigan - 8/14/2013
Preoperative Evaluation: Indications for Cataract Surgery
University of Michigan W.K. Kellogg Eye Center, Jul 6, 2012 - 7/12/2013
Conjunctival Scarring Diseases
University of Michigan W.K. Kellogg Eye Center - 10/3/2012
Scleritis
University of Michigan W.K. Kellogg Eye Center - 9/20/2011
Acanthamoeba
University of Michigan W.K. Kellogg Eye Center - 12/22/2010
Scleral Melt after CIN Removal
University of Michigan W.K. Kellogg Eye Center - 12/2/2010
Ocular Herpes Simplex Virus
University of Michigan - 11/2/2010
Conjunctival melanoma
University of Michigan W.K. Kellogg Eye Center - 8/26/2010
Evaluation and Management of the Red Eye and Case Studies in Red Eye
Ann Arbor, MI - 1/2./2014
Anterior Segment Oncology and UBM
Univ of Mich Kellogg Eye Center - 1/13/2014
Advancement in Contact Lenses for Keratoconus
Univ of Mich Kellogg Eye Center - 1/19/2013
Corneal Topography/Tomography for Anterior Segment Imaging: A Practical Guide for Ophthalmologists
Chicago, IL - 1/20/2014
Corneal Degenerations
Univ of Mich Kellogg Eye Center - 1/30/2012
Evaluation of the Red Eye
University of Michigan Hospital and Health Systems - 1/21/2012
Univ of Mich Kellogg Eye Center
Traverse City, MI - 1/21/2012
Cornea Lectures
Univ of Mich Kellogg Eye Center - 1/3./2012
Empiric Antibiotic Treatment is Sufficient for Corneal Ulcers
1/13/2011
Advances in Endothelial Keratoplasty
Kalamazoo, MI - 1/1./2011
Ocular Allergy
Univ of Mich Kellogg Eye Center - 1/15/2010
Aging Eye
1/7./2014
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Other

Conjunctival pigmentation associated with long-term minocycline therapy.
Hood CT, Bernard H, EyeNet
8/1/2014
Conjunctival Pigmentation Associated with Long-term Minocycline Therapy
Hood CT, Bernard H, EyeNet
1/1/2014
Subepithelial infiltrates.
Hood CT, Prusak RL, EyeNet Blink Mystery Image
http://www.aao.org/publications/eyenet/201306/blink.cfm
6/1/2013
Subepithelial Infiltrates
Hood CT, Prusak RL, EyeNet Blink Mystery Image
http://www.aao.org/publications/eyenet/201306/blink.cfm
1/1/2013
Foreign body encased in scar tissue.
Hood CT, Cooney TM, Rumery TC, Smith A, EyeNet Blink Mystery Image
http://www.aao.org/publications/eyenet/201204/blink.cfm
4/1/2012
Foreign Body Encased in Scar Tissue
Hood CT, Cooney TM, Rumery TC, Smith A, EyeNet Blink Mystery Image
http://www.aao.org/publications/eyenet/201204/blink.cfm
1/1/2012
Case study: DSAEK to treat amantadine-associated corneal edema.
Hood CT, Langston RHS, Dupps WJ, Cole Eye Institute Ophthalmology Update, Special Edition
1/1/2009
Lunchtime Online LASIK Chat

1/28/2014
Phacodynamics
Coursera Cataract Surgery Course
1/23/2013
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Professional Memberships

American Academy of Ophthalmology - AAO
Member