DimitraSkondraMDPhD

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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Office
5841 S. MARYLAND
M/C 2114
Chicago, IL 60637
Phone+1 773-702-4496

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

Risk 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
Intravitreal 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
1 citations
Glyburide 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 Disease
Dimitra 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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