Dimitra Skondra MD PhD
Retinal Disease
AssociateProfessor of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, The University of Chicago, Director of J. Terry Ernest Ocular Imaging Center Founder/Leader, Retina Microbiome Team
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5841 S. MARYLANDM/C 2114Chicago, IL 60637
Phone+1 773-702-4496
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Education & Training
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical SchoolFellowship, Surgical Retina and Vitreous, 2011 - 2013
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Residency, Ophthalmology, 2008 - 2011
Ascension Illinois/Saint FrancisInternship, Transitional Year, 2007 - 2008
University of Crete School of Health SciencesClass of 2001
Certifications & Licensure
IL State Medical License 2013 - 2026
MA State Medical License 2011 - 2013
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsRisk factors for severe retinopathy of prematurity stratified by birth weight and gestational age in privately insured infants.John T Moir, Max J Hyman, Dimitra Skondra, Sarah H Rodriguez
Journal of AAPOS. 2024-12-01 - 1 citationsIntravitreal Metformin Protects Against Choroidal Neovascularization and Light-Induced Retinal Degeneration.Jason F Xiao, Wendy Luo, Amir Mani, Hugo Barba, Aniruddhsingh Solanki
International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2024-10-22 - 2 citationsGlyburide confers neuroprotection against age-related macular degeneration (AMD).Emilie Picard, Jenny Youale, Max J Hyman, Edward Xie, Seiki Achiedo
Translational Research. 2024-10-01
Journal Articles
- Scleritis and Retinal Detachment After Strabismus Surgery in a Patient with Thyroid Eye DiseaseDimitra Skondra, Asim V Farooq, JAMA Ophthalmology
Press Mentions
Common Diabetes Drug Shows Promise for Treating Macular DegenerationOctober 1st, 2024- Metformin May Prevent a Common Cause of Vision Loss in AgingFebruary 1st, 2021
- Study: Medicated Drops May Help Close Small Macular Holes, Prevent Surgery to Fix Vision ProblemsJanuary 21st, 2021
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