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Walter Jay, MD, Ophthalmology, Maywood, IL

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Ophthalmology Maywood, IL

Neuro-Ophthalmology

Professor Emeritus of Ophthalmology-Loyola University Chicago

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  • Office

    2160 S 1st Ave
    Maywood, IL 60153
    Phone+1 708-216-4978
    Fax+1 708-233-5348

Summary

  • Dr. Walter Jay is Professor Emeritus of Ophthalmology Loyola University Chicago. He received his medical degree from University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine. He specialized in neuro-ophthalmology and is experienced in neuro-ophthalmology, vision disorders, and strabismus surgery.

Education & Training

  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoResidency, Ophthalmology, 1976 - 1979
  • University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine
    University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of MedicineClass of 1976
  • Loyola University Chicago
    Loyola University ChicagoB.S., Magna Cum Laude, 1968 - 1972

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1979 - Present
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1977 - 2026
  • AR State Medical License
    AR State Medical License 1985 - 1990
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 1980 - 1987
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • West Suburban Living Magazine Castle Connolly, 2014
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013
  • Faculty Member of the Year Loyola University Chicago, 2010
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Tablet and smartphone accessibility features in low vision rehabilitation  
    Irvine, D., Zemke, A., Pusateri, G., Gerlach, L., Chun, R., and Jay, W.M., Neuro-Ophthalmology, 1/1/2014
  • Wills Eye Institute 5-Minute Ophthalmology Consult by Senior Editors, Maguire, Joseph I, Murchison, Ann P and Jaeger, Edward  
    Jay, W.M., Neuro-Ophthalmology, 1/1/2014
  • Horner's syndrome with Neuromyelitis optica  
    Lovera, L., Jay, W.M., and Biller, J., Neuro-Ophthalmology, 1/1/2014
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Characteristics of low vision patients that prefer reverse contrast settings on closed circuit television (CCTVs) and iPads.
    Robinson, J., Chun, R., Zemke, A., Irvine, D., Braimah, V., and Jay, W.M., Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci, 1/1/2014
  • The Use of Low Vision Accessibility Features in the iPad and/iPhone in Patients with Neuro-Ophthalmic Conditions
    Walter M. Jay, M.D., Josh Robinson, and Vanessa Braimah, North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society Annual Meeting, Rio Grande, Puerto, Rico, 1/1/2014
  • Usage of Accessibility Options for the iPhone/iPad in a Visually Impaired Population
    Vanessa Braimah Joshua Robinson, Ron Chun, and Walter M. Jay, M.D., Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Orlando, FL, 1/1/2014
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Lectures

  • The Neuro-Ophthalmology Exam 
    Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI - 1/1/2015
  • Ocular Manifestations of Multiple Sclerosis 
    Maywood, IL - 1/21/2014
  • Alternating Ptosis 
    Chicago, IL - 1/1/2014
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Other

  • The Child with Strabismus. Network of Continuing Medical Education #371 Video Tapes 
    Jay, W.M.
    1/28/1981

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