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Office
259 E Erie St
Lavin, 15th FL
Chicago, IL 60611Phone+1 312-695-8150Fax+1 312-695-3652
Education & Training
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical SchoolResidency, Ophthalmology, 1984 - 1985
- University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoResidency, Ophthalmology, 1981 - 1984
- Michael Reese Hospital and Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1980 - 1981
- University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of MedicineClass of 1980
- Indiana UniversityB.A., Biological Sciences, 1976
Certifications & Licensure
- IL State Medical License 1981 - 2026
- CA State Medical License 1986 - 1989
- American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Secretariat Award American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2022
- Secretariat Award—Secretary of Federal Affairs American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2022
- Chicago Magazine: Top Doctors 2008, 2022
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Clinical Trials
- Cutaneous Prostaglandin Application: Nail Growth, Nail Brittleness, and Eye Pressure Start of enrollment: 2015 Jun 04
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 2 citationsThe effect of cutaneous prostaglandin application on nail growth, nail brittleness, and intraocular pressureDavid J. Palmer, Andrew Scheman, Angelo P. Tanna, Alex Bueno
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. 2018-04-01 - 12 citationsReducing topical drug waste in ophthalmic surgery: multisociety position paper.David J Palmer, Alan L Robin, Cathleen M McCabe, David F Chang,
Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. 2022-09-01 - 37 citationsA comparison of two dose regimens of epsilon aminocaproic acid in the prevention and management of secondary traumatic hyphemas.David J. Palmer, Morton F. Goldberg, Marcel Frenkel, Richard G. Fiscella, Robert J. Anderson
Ophthalmology. 1986-01-01
Journal Articles
- Reducing topical drug waste in ophthalmic surgery: multisociety position paperPalmer, D, Robin, A, McCabe, C, Chang, D, Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, 9/1/2022
- Case Studies and Practice Patterns Illustrate the Utility of OCT in a Comprehensive PracticePalmer DJ, Ophthalmology Management, 1/1/2004
- Intraocular Pressure Following Bleb Revision for Wound Leaks After Filtration Surgery with AntimetabolitesPalmer DJ, J Glaucoma, 1/1/2000
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Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Epsilon Aminocaproic Acid in the Prevention and Management of Secondary Traumatic Hyphemas – A Comparison of Two Dose RegimensPalmer DJ, American Academy of Ophthalmology, Atlanta, GA, 1/12/1985
Lectures
- Gonioscopy and Secondary Angle Closure glaucomasChicago, IL - 1/29/2016
- Eye Health—Maintaining and Preserving Your VisionBrandel Health and Rehab, Northbrook, IL - 1/18/2016
- Gonioscopy Technique and Diagnoses and Secondary GlaucomasNUFSM, Chicago, IL - 1/22/2015
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Other
- January Glaucoma Awareness Month programPalmer DJ, Multiple sources
1/1/2013 - "Screenings Target Undetected Vision Problems that could Lead to Blindness", Interview with Adam AlexanderPalmer DJ, Medill Reports-Chicago, Northwestern University
1/1/2010 - Glaucoma: Get checked before it’s too latePalmer DJ, Health and Family, Pioneer Press Publishers
Glenview, IL - 1/1/2008 - Join now to see all
Authored Content
- Reducing topical drug waste in ophthalmic surgerySeptember 2022
Committees
- Committee member, AAO Committee on Sustainability 2024 - Present
- Advisory Board, EyeSustain 2022 - Present
- Committee member, ASCRS OR Waste Task Force 2021 - Present
- Co-chair, Surgical Pharmaceutical Waste subcomittee 2021 - Present
Research History
- Clinical investigatorSafety of multidose eyedrops on multiple patients—a video graphic and microbiological study2023 - Present
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
External Links
- Eye Care Americahttp://www.eyecareamerica.org
- David J. Palmer, MDhttp://www.nm.org
- EyeSustainhttp://EyeSustain.org
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