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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
- 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 - 3 citationsImproving quality of care and reducing topical medication operating room waste.David J Palmer, Nicholas J. Volpe, Nicholas J Hackett
Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. 2020-08-01 - 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
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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