ICO Provides Sports Vision Services to Jr. Olympic Athletes
ICO students, residents and faculty recently provided sports vision services to more than 200 AAU Junior Olympic athletes in Des Moines, Iowa. The event was organized by the American Optometric Association Sports Vision Section, which has been providing the free service since 1994, and co-chaired by ICO’s Stephen Beckerman.

Smith celebrates 40 years with a new clinic
The Daily Journal, August 17, 2009
A local optometrist is marking 40 years in the Fergus Falls community. As a student, Smith became interested in his future profession through the father of a classmate, who was an optometrist. After graduating from the University of Iowa, he attended the Illinois College of Optometry, where his coursework included classes in vision therapy — a type of physical therapy for the eyes and brain.

Two Prominent Baltimore-Area Doctors Join The Polakoff Foundation Board of Directors
PRWeb, August 12, 2009
Brian T. Woolf. O.D., a graduate of the Illinois College of Optometry, has been appointed to the Polakoff  Foundation’s Board of Directors.

Researchers: Pediatrics/Ophthalmology statement on vision therapy outdated, flawed
AOA News, July 29, 2009
ICO’s Dr. Dominick M. Maino was quoted on the AOA News Web site discussing the fatally flawed joint statement on Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia, and Vision in the Journal Pediatrics.

“It should also be noted that every school and college of optometry teach courses in and provides clinical experiences for students in the area of vision therapy and that the procedures used in vision therapy have been codified within text books published by major publishers throughout the United States and the international community,” said Dominick M. Maino, O.D., M.Ed., professor of Pediatrics/Binocular Vision at the Illinois College of Optometry and editor of Optometry & Vision Development. “Optometric vision therapy is a scientifically sound series of therapeutic procedures used successfully for a number of vision disorders from amblyopia to learning-related vision problems,” Dr. Maino said.

Industry Briefs
The National Optometry Hall of Fame has inducted Charles Mullen, OD, former president of the Illinois College of Optometry. Dr. Mullen has planned and redesigned optometry during his 33-year career. He has built institutions of quality education, formed national healthcare policy and strengthened urban communities through optometric and ophthalmic care.

New doctor joins local practice
Valley Free Press, July 27, 2009
Dr. Michael Menconi joined Csiszer’s practice at the Eyecare Center on July 9. A recent graduate of the Illinois College of Optometry, the 42-year-old Menconi found his passion for eyes during a mission trip to Honduras.

2012

Peer Reviewed Publications

1. Chapman C, Bakkum BW. (2012). Chiropractic management of a US Army veteran with low back pain and piriformis syndrome complicated by an anatomical anomaly of the piriformis muscle: a case study. J Chiro Med, 11: 24-9.
 

2. Chun R, Bhakhri R, Coalter J, Jay W. (2012). Smartphone Usage in Patients with Optic Atrophy. Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology, 36(5): 193-195

3. Crumbliss K. (2012). Depression and vision rehabilitation: Recognizing and Managing this Prevalent Co-morbidity. Visibility: Education and Research from Envision, 6(1): 1-5
 

4. Ittner EA, Klemencic SA. Nutritional Optic Neuropathy Secondary to Topiramate-Induced Appetite Suppression. Optometry, 82(6): 370
 

5. Kelly S, Pang Y, Klemencic S. (2012). Reliability of the CSV-1000 in Adults and Children. Optometry and Vision Science, 89(8): 1172-81.
 

6. Lee PP, West SK, Block SS, Clayton J, Cotch MF, Flynn C, Geiss LS, Klein R, Olsen TW, Owsley C, Primo SA, Rubin GS, Ryskulova A, Sharma S, Friedman DS, Zhang X, Crews JE, Saaddine JB. (2012). Surveillance of disparities in vision and eye health in the United States: an expert panel's opinions. Am J Ophthalmol., 154(6 Suppl):S3-7.

7. Opitz D, Harthan J. (2012). Review of Azithromycin Ophthalmic 1% Solution
AzaSite®) for the Treatment of Ocular Infections. Ophthalmology and Eye Diseases. 4:1-14.
 

8. Pang Y, Allison C, Frantz KA, Block S, Goodfellow G. (2012). A Prospective Pilot Study of Treatment Outcomes for Amblyopia Associated with Myopic Anisometropia. Archive of Ophthalmology, 130(5): 579-584
 

9. Pang Y, Frantz KA, Schlange D. (2012). Vision Therapy Management for Dissociated Horizontal Deviation. Optometry and Vision Science, 89(11):e72-7.

10. Pang Y, Teitelbaum B, Krall J. (2012). Factors Predicting Base-in Prism Treatment Outcomes in Presbyopes with Convergence Insufficiency. Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 95(2): 192-197.

11. Pihos AM. Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis: A review of current concepts in management. J Optom, (2012) http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.optom.2012.08.003. Accessed February 5, 2013.
12. Roberts DK, Yang Y, Lukic A, Wilensky JT, Wernick M. (2012). Quantification of pupil parameters in diseased and normal eyes with digital near infrared iris transillumination imaging. Ophthalmic Surg, Lasers Imaging, 43: 196-204.
 

13. Roberts DK, Lukic A, Yang Y, Wilensky JT, Wernick M. (2012). Multispectral diagnostic imaging of the iris in pigment dispersion syndrome. J Glaucoma, 21: 351-7.
 

14. Roberts DK, Wilensky JT. (2012). Long anterior lens zonules. Clin Exp Ophthalmol, 40: 764-6.
 

15. Stone WH, Ittner EA, Teitelbaum BA, Messner LV. (2012). Progressive, Asymptomatic papilledema as the presenting sign of a chiari malformation. Optometry, 83(3): 114-9.
 

16. Teitelbaum B, Pang Y, Krall, J. (2012). Ocular Surface Disease and Convergence Insufficiency Overlap of Symptom. Optometry, 83(6): 53-55.
 

17. Winters JE, Stone WH. (2012). Assessment of risk factors for diabetic retinopathy in a low-income, uninsured population. Optometry, 83(6):45-51.

18. Wyles E, Messner LV, Goodwin D, Lillie NV. (2012). Inner Retinal Cystic Alterations Following a Central Retinal Artery Occlusion. Clinical & Surgical Ophthalmology, 30(3): 91-98
 

Book Chapters and Non-Peer Reviewed Publications
 

1. Maino D, Donati, R, Pang Y, Viola S, Barry S. Neuroplasticity. In Taub M, Bartuccio M, Maino D. (Eds) Visual Diagnosis and Care of the Patient with Special Needs; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. New York, NY; 2012: 275-288

2. Newman T, Klemencic S. Ocular Inflammation and a Neglected Neck Mass. Medscape. 2012. http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/775954. Accessed February 5, 2013.

Professional Presentations and Abstracts
 

1. Allen, M, Kattouf, V, Beatty, R, Pang, Y, Messner, S, Messner, L, Devick, S, Huynh, D, Gonzales, C, Franz, S, Pham, B, Pall, J. The King- Devick Test as a Reading Fluency Training Program. American Optometric Association 2012 Annual Meeting.
 

2. Allison, C, Sigler, M. Visual Findings in Waardenburg Syndrome. American Optometric Association 2012 Annual Meeting.

3. Allison, C, Nehls, A. Developing Independent Thinking During a Residency Program. World Council of Optometry 2012 Annual Meeting.

4. Bakkum, B. Why Is It Called the Loop of Meyer When He Was Not the First to Describe It? Society for Neuroscience 2012 Annual Meeting.
 

5. Bhakhri, R, Ittner, E. Progressive Outer Retinal Necrosis Following Varicella Zoster Infection. American Optometric Association 2012 Annual Meeting.
 

6. Bhakhri, R, Chun, R, Coalter, J, Jay, W. A Survey of Smartphone Usage in Low Vision Patients. The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology 2012 Annual Meeting.
 

7. Block, SS. Integration of vision screening and outcome data into existing state surveillance systems. American Public Health Association Vision Care Section, American Public Health Association 2012 Annual Meeting.

8. Block, SS, Conrad, VL, Suckow, MA. Experience from school-based vision clinic designed to serve the Chicago Public Schools, American Public Health Association Vision Care Section, American Public Health Association 2012 Annual Meeting.

9. Block, SS, Conrad, VL. Description of a new year round school based clinic serving the Chicago Public School students. School Health Section, American Public Health Association 2012 Annual Meeting.

10. Block ,SS, Creedon M, Hamer, S, Rowley J. Visual behaviors association with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Whose job is anyway? Illinois Association for Education Rehabilitation 2012 Conference.

11. Block, S, Wang-Harris, S, Powdhar, C, Applewhite-Waldron, M. Evaluation Validity of US Visual Processing Tests on English Speaking Trinidadian Children. American Academy of Optometry 2012 Annual Meeting.

12. Block, S, Suckow, M. Prevalence of Refractive Error in 6-7 Year Olds as Compared to 11-12 Year Olds at the Chicago School-Based Vision Clinic. American Academy of Optometry 2012 Annual Meeting.

13. Block, S, Conrad, V, Suckow, M. Year 1- Serving Chicago School Children at the Illinois Eye Institute (IEI) at Princeton Vision Clinic. International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness 2012 Ninth General Assembly.

14. Block, S. Analysis of Visual Findings for Persons with Intellectual Disability By Level of Country Development. International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness 2012 Ninth General Assembly.

15. Block, S, Suckow, M, Reed, S. Retrospective Review Of Records From A School Based Vision Clinic Serving The Chicago Community. The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology 2012 Annual Meeting.

16. Block, S, Suckow, M, O’Leary, K. Building a School-Based Vision Clinic in Chicago: Our Experience after the First 18 Months. College of Optometrists in Vision Development 2012 Annual Meeting.

17. Block, S, Conrad, V, Suckow, M. Integrating Community Based Eye Care into the Optometric Education Program in a Large Urban Setting. World Council of Optometry 2012 Conference.

18. Block, S. Addressing the eye care needs of Special Olympic Athletes: Results of the 2011 World Games in Athens, Greece. World Council of Optometry 2012 Conference.

19. Boshart, B, Naroo, S, Morgan, P, Sorbara, L, Jurkus, J, Lazon, P, Bitton, E, Sweeney, D, and the IACLE Team. IACLE: International Association of Contact Lens Educators. American Academy of Optometry 2012 Annual Meeting.

20. Byun, S, Klemencic, S. Bilateral Peripapillary Choroidal Neovascularization Presenting as Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy. American Optometric Association 2012 Annual Meeting.

21. Byun, S, Messner, L. Headache as the Presenting Symptom of Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis. American Optometric Association 2012 Annual Meeting.

22. Chaglasian, E, Tran, H. Overnight Lens Wearing Habits of Students Who Have and Have Not Received Formal Didactic Contact Lens Education at The Illinois College of Optometry. American Academy of Optometry 2012 Annual Meeting.

23. Chaglasian, E. Optometry School Graduates Self Perception of Confidence Upon Graduation and 1 Year Later: Does Residency Training Truly Increase Confidence? American Optometric Association 2012 Annual Meeting.

24. Chun, R, Crumbliss, K. Spontaneous Crystalline Lens Resorption in a Low Vision Patient with Hallermann-Streiff Syndrome. American Optometric Association 2012 Annual Meeting.

25. Chun R, Opitz D. Chronic Dacryoadenitis in a 65 year-old African-American Female with an Elevated ESR. Southern Educational Congress in Optometry 2012 Annual Meeting.

26. Condie, J, Desai, P. Complicated Cranial Nerve VI Palsy. American Optometric Association 2012 Annual Meeting.

27. Desai, P. Nodular Scleritis with Corneal Immune Ring. American Academy of Optometry 2012 Annual Meeting.

28. Foreman, K, Baas, E, Sanghera, N, Bakkum, B, Beckerman, S. Test-Retest Reliability of the Wayne Saccadic Fixator in Professional Soccer Players. American Optometric Association 2012 Annual Meeting.

29. Gebhardt, J. Atypical Anterior Scleritis. American Optometric Association 2012 Annual Meeting.

30. Goldberg, N, Brown, J. An Atypical Presentation of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. American Academy of Optometry 2012 Annual Meeting.

31. Harthan, J. Irregular Corneas and the RevitalEyes Post-Surgical Lens: A Case Series. American Academy of Optometry 2012 Annual Meeting.

32. Harthan, J, Reeder, R. A Case Series on the RevitalEyes Post-Surgical Lens. Global Specialty Lens 2012 Annual Symposium.

33. Ittner, E. Treatment of Penicillin-Hypersensitive Ocular Syphilis Patient. American Optometric Association 2012 Annual Meeting

34. Jay, WM, Chun R, Bhakhri, R. Smartphone Usage in Patients with Optic Atrophy. International Neuro-Ophthalmology Society 2012 Annual Meeting.

35. Jurkus, J. Size Matters. Global Specialty Lens 2012 Annual Symposium.

36. Kattouf, V, Kadakia, B. A Two Case Report: The need for extended follow up in order to achieve the most accurate amblyopia diagnosis. American Academy of Optometry 2012 Annual Meeting.

37. Kattouf, V, Kadakia, B, Allen, M, Nordwall, R. Refractive Error and Amblyogenic Risk Factors in African American Pre-School Children. American Academy of Optometry 2012 Annual Meeting.

38. Kattouf, V, Beard, J, Chang, C, Tevar, A. Prevalence of Refractive Amblyogenic Risk Factors in Varying Age Groups of the Preschool Population. The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology 2012 Annual Meeting.

39. Kelly, S, Pang, Y, Richter, D, Vance, C, McIntosh, D, Yeung, B. Improving the Reliability of the CSV-1000 Test. The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology 2012 Annual Meeting.

40. Kelly, S, Pang, Y, Richter, D, Vance, C, Yeung, B, McIntosh, D. The Limits of Agreement (LoA) Between the Pelli-Robson test and the CSV-1000. American Academy of Optometry 2012 Annual Meeting.

41. Klute, K, Landes, M, Harthan, J, Zoltoski, R. A Comparison of Axial Lens Lengths in a Relaxed State and Accommodative State Using Anterior Segment Optical Coherence Tomography and A-scan Ultrasonography. The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology 2012 Annual Meeting.

42. Kosciuk, N. Atypical presentation of a frontal sinus mucocele with diplopia and ocular pain. American Optometric Association 2012 Annual Meeting.

43. Longo, M, Harthan, J. Acute Corneal Hydrops in Pellucid Marginal Degeneration. American Optometric Association 2012 Annual Meeting.

44. Leong, D, Messner, L. Spontaneous Resolution of Vitreomacular Traction Syndrome observed by Optical Coherence Tomography: A Case Report. American Optometric Association 2012 Annual Meeting.

45. Matchinski, T, Winters, J. Comparison of Motion Sickness Symptoms: Visually Impaired and Non-Visually Impaired. American Academy of Optometry 2012 Annual Meeting.

46. Maino, D, Schlange, D, Head, J. Treating Functional Anomalies Associated with Organic Disease. College of Optometrists in Vision Development 2012 Annual Meeting.

47. Maino, D, Schlange, D. Improving Vision Function in the Patient with Traumatic Brain Injury. The International Brain Injury Association's Ninth World Congress on Brain Injury 2012 Meeting.

48. McDowell, P. Case of Unilateral Sickle Cell Retinopathy in a Pediatric Patient. American Optometric Association 2012 Annual Meeting.

49. McDowell, P. Classic Findings of Noonan Syndrome in 5 Year Old Twins with Refractive Amblyopia. American Optometric Association 2012 Annual Meeting.

50. McLeod, H. Orbital Metastatic Disease. American Optometric Association 2012 Annual Meeting.

51. McLeod, H, Richter, S. Ocular Hypertension in a Patient with Osteopetrosis. American Optometric Association 2012 Annual Meeting.

52. McLeod, H, Simpson, D. Utilization of Text Messaging in the Glaucoma Patient Population. American Academy of Optometry 2012 Annual Meeting.

53. Michaud, L, Woo, S, Dinardo-Lotoczky, A, Harthan, J, Bennett, E, Morgan, B, Reeder, R. Clinical Evaluation of a Large Diameter Rigid-Gas Permeable Lens for the Correction of Refractive Astigmatism. American Academy of Optometry 2012 Annual Meeting.

54. Nesbitt, D, Hastings, K, McGill, D, Ireland, D, Zoltoski, R. Development of Vision Therapy Controls for Vergence and Accommodative Disorders. The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology 2012 Annual Meeting.

55. Nguyen, M. Utilization of Ocular Coherence Tomography and Electroretinogram in the Diagnosis of Myopic Macula Schisis. American Optometric Association 2012 Annual Meeting.

56. O’Leary, K. Sturge-Weber Syndrome. American Optometric Association 2012 Annual Meeting.

57. O’Leary, K, Nehls, A, Maino, D, Zoltoski, R. Computerized Home Vision Therapy: Patient Preferences. College of Optometrists in Vision Development 2012 Annual Meeting.

58. Opitz, D, Roberts, D, Wilensky, J. The Effect of Photograph-Assisted Contour Line Drawing on HRT Optic Nerve Classifications. American Academy of Optometry 2012 Annual Meeting.

59. Opitz, D, Sacksteder, R, Thoele, J, Brown, S, Young, L. The Effect of Cataract Surgery on SLT. American Academy of Optometry 2012 Annual Meeting.

60. Pandya, S. Rehabilitation of Homonymous Hemianopia Through Eli Peli Field Expansion Lenses. American Optometric Association 2012 Annual Meeting

61. Pang, Y, Gabriel, H, Xiong, P, Trinh, C, Partida, C, Soo Hoo, R, Block, S. Is CISS a Valid Instrument for Evaluating Oculomotor Dysfunction and Accommodative Insufficiency? American Academy of Optometry 2012 Annual Meeting.

62. Pang, Y, Frantz, KA. A prospective study of ocular characteristics of patients with optic nerve hypoplasia. Paper. American Academy of Optometry 2012 Annual Meeting.

63. Pihos, A, Stone, W. Septo-Optic Dysplasia Diagnosed in a Teenage Female. American Optometric Association 2012 Annual Meeting.

64. Potwin, S, Saidel, M. Diagnostic Features of Corneal Intraepithelial Neoplasia Utilizing Lissamine Green Dye. American Optometric Association 2012 Annual Meeting.

65. Potwin, S, Nehls, A, Saidel, M. Ocular Manifestations of Childhood Inflammation. American Optometric Association 2012 Annual Meeting.

66. Reeder, R, Harthan, J, Matchinski, T. The Large and The Small of It. Global Specialty Lens 2012 Annual Symposium.

67. Roberts, D, Nau, C, Wilensky, J. High-Resolution Ultrasound Echogenic Lines Overlying the Pars Plana in Normal and Age-Related Long Anterior Zonule Eyes. American Academy of Optometry 2012 Annual Meeting.

68. Roberts, DK. Smoking and Long Anterior Zonules. University of Illinois at Chicago Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences 2012 Annual Glaucoma Symposium.

69. Roberts, D, Wilensky, J. Persistent Pupillary Membranes and Long Anterior Zonules. The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology 2012 Annual Meeting.

70. Rozwat, A, Teitelbaum, B. Dramatic Decrease in Intraocular Pressure in a Glaucoma Patient after Cataract Surgery. American Optometric Association 2012 Annual Meeting.

71. Saeed, F. Low Vision Rehabilitation for Homonymous Hemianopsia secondary to Cerebrovascular Accident to the right Occipital lobe. American Optometric Association 2012 Annual Meeting.

72. Saeed, F, Schlange, D. Effectiveness of Therapeutic Tinted Contact Lenses (CL) in Patients with Albinism. The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology 2012 Annual Meeting.

73. Saeed, F, Schlange, D. Factors Influencing Improvement in LogMAR Visual Acuity in Patients with Albinism. American Academy of Optometry 2012 Annual Meeting.

74. Sanghera, N, Baas, E, Bakkum, B, Foreman, K, Beckerman, S. Sports Vision Evaluation Findings in an Elite Athlete Population. American Optometric Association 2012 Annual Meeting.

75. Shah, M. Bilateral Endogenous Endophthalmitis in a Patient with Myelodysplastic Syndrome. American Academy of Optometry 2012 Annual Meeting.

76. Schlange, D, Maino, D. "Executive Functioning" Attentional Performance Disorders in Adults with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). American Academy of Optometry 2012 Annual Meeting.

77. Speilburg, A, Teitelbaum, B, Messner, L. Peripheral Ischemia as a Risk Factor in the Management of Diabetic Macular Edema. American Academy of Optometry 2012 Annual Meeting.

78. Stelmack, J, Tang, C, Wei, Y, Massof, R. The Effectiveness of Low-Vision Rehabilitation in Two Cohorts Derived from the VA LOVIT Study. American Academy of Optometry 2012 Annual Meeting.

79. Stelmack, J, Tang, C, Massof, R. Changes in Patients’ Performance of Daily Activities after Low Vision Treatment. The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology 2012 Annual Meeting.

80. Stone, W, Baker, J. Bilateral, Consecutive Stage 1 Macular Holes Following Uncomplicated Phacoemulsification Surgeries. American Academy of Optometry 2012 Annual Meeting.

81. Suckow, M, Block, S. Referrals From a School-Based Vision Clinic: Finding Ways to Increase Follow Up Care. American Academy of Optometry 2012 Annual Meeting.

82. To, A. Pediatric Contact Lens Management of Aphakic and Phakic Prescriptions for Bilateral Lens Subluxation. American Optometric Association 2012 Annual Meeting.

83. Wyles, E, Donati, R. A Comparison of the MacuScope and QuanitiEye Macular Pigment Densitometers. American Academy of Optometry 2012 Annual Meeting.

84. Wyles, E, Donati, R. A Clinical Comparison of the MacuScope and QuantifEye Macular Pigment Densitometers. The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology 2012 Annual Meeting.

85. Wilensky, JT, Roberts, DK. Results of cataract surgery in eyes with long anterior lens zonules. Scientific Poster, American Ophthalmological Society 2012 Annual Meeting.

86. Young, L, Brown, S. Presentation of Chandler’s Syndrome in Patient with History of Guillain-Barré Syndrome. American Academy of Optometry 2012 Annual Meeting.

87. Zoltoski, R, Wyles, E, Harthan, J, Kuszak, J. Effect Of Accommodation On The Lens Ultrastructure As Measured Using Slit Lamp Photos And Wave Front Analysis. The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology 2012 Annual Meeting.

88. Zoltoski, R, Davis, E, Theisen, K, McArdle, G. Establishing anterior epithelial cell viability in pig lens epithelial cell explants. The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology 2011 Annual Meeting.

2011

Peer Reviewed Publications
 

1. Frantz KA, Elston P, Michalik E, Templeman CD, Zoltoski RK. (2011). Comparison of fixation disparity measured by Saladin card and Disparometer. Optometry and Vision Science, 88(6): 733-741.

2. Klemencic SA, McMahon J, Upadhyay S, Messner LV. (2011). SD OCT as a Predictor of Visual Function in Chronic Solar Maculopathy. Optometry and Vision Science, 88(8): 1014-1019.

3. Klemencic SA, Newman TL, Messner LV. (2011). Selective Inner Retinal Layer Involvement in Syphilitic Retinitis as Evidenced by Spectral Domain OCT. Journal of Optometry, 4(2): 37-40.

4. Maino D. Brock String Debuts at 2011 Consumer Electronics Show. (2011). Optometry and Vision Development, 42(1):6-9.

5. Opitz, DL. (2011). Silicone Punctal Plugs as an Adjunctive Therapy for Open-angle Glaucoma and Ocular Hypertension. Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 94(5): 438-442.

6. Pang, Y., Goodfellow, G., Allison, C., Block, S., Frantz, K.A. (2011). A Prospective Study of Macular Thickness in Children with Myopic Anisometropic Amblyopia. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 52(5): 2445-2449.

7. Hinkley, S McDowell, P. (2011). Evidence for Familial Link in Visual Processing Disorders. Optometry and Vision Development, 42(1): 25-35.

8. Winters JE. Vision related quality of life among urban low-income black seniors participating in an eye care program: effect after new spectacles. Optom Vis Dev. 2011;42(4):228-233

9. Saeed F. (2011). Nonsimultaneous Bilateral Nonrhegmatogenous Retinal Detachments Presenting as a Complication of Panuveitis in the Setting of Idiopathic Orbital Inflammatory Syndrome. Optometry. 82(12): 728-38

10. Bakkum BW, A historical lesson from Franciscus Sylvius and Jacobus Sylvius. J Chiro Humanities 2011;18(1):94-8.

Book Chapters and Non-Peer Reviewed Publications
 

1. Maino D, Chase C. Asthenopia: Technology Induced Visual Impairment. (2011). Review of Optometry. June Supplement (2): 28-35.

2. Maino D, Chase C. Asthenopia: A Technology Induced Visual Impairment. Rev Optometry. 2011;June Supplement Part 2: 28-35.

3. Maino D. The number of placebo controlled, double blind, prospective, and randomized strabismus surgery outcome clinical trials: none!. Optom Vis Dev. 2011;42(3):135-138.

4. Maino D. You can help your Patients See 3-D. Rev Optom. 2011;148(10):54-63.

5. Maino D. 3D in the classroom: see well, learn well. Optom Vis Dev 2011;42(4):214-218

6. Maino D, Goodfellow G. Educator, Preceptor, Researcher, Author and Techno-Geek! Optom Ed. 2011;36(4):

7. Goodfellow G, Maino D. Information Technology Literacy: The Fourth R. Optom Ed;2011;36(3):123-124.

8. Reeder RE. (2011). Purevision 2HD: Early Experience with a New Silicone Hydrogel Lens. Refractive Eyecare. 15(3):22-23.

9. Reeder RE. Seeing in hi-def. (2010). Optometric Management. 45(12):56-57.

10. Reeder RE, Kattouf V. (2010). Succeeding with kids and contact lenses. Optometric Management. 45(11): 44-46,48.

11. Maino D, Goodfellow G. Optometry's there's an app for that! Optom Ed;2011;36(2):60-62.

12. Keith, JK. Retina and Vitreal Disease. Ocular Therapeutics Handbook: A Clinical Manual, Third Edition Onefrey, BE. Skorin, L. Holdeman, NR. Philadelphia, 2011, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Professional Presentations and Abstracts
 

1. Kelly, S, Milunas, V, Jackson, T, Albers, J, Kowalski, J. Simultaneous Measurement of Brightness and Pupil Size with Yellow Tinted-Lenses (YTLs). American Academy of Optometry 2011 Annual Meeting.

2. Goldberg, N, Truong, T, Thompson, N, Vroom, K, Kelly, S. Perception of Slant in Observers with Reduced or No Stereopsis. American Academy of Optometry 2011 Annual Meeting.

3. Schlange D, Maino D, Caden B. The Fischer Fixtest for Fixation and Saccade Reaction Time Differentiates Between Symptomatic and Asymptomatic Adult Patients. Published Abstract/Paper presentation at the College of Optometrists in Vision Development annual meeting Las Vegas, NV 10/11.

4. Schlange D, Caden B, Maino D. The Interrelationship of Five Oculomotor Diagnostic Tests and their Associated Binocular Vision Correlates. Published abstract American Academy of Optometry meeting, Boston, MA 10/11

5. Kelly, S, Butt, S, Bhagat, A, Desai, P, Solomon, M. Effect of Stereopsis Loss on Perception Of Distance and Slant at Near. American Academy of Optometry 2011 Annual Meeting.

6. Winters, J. Long-term Impact of a Program for Promoting Routine Healthcare to Low-Income Uninsured Adults. American Optometric Association 2011 Annual Meeting.

7. Ittner, E. Nutritional Optic Neuropathy as result of Topiramate Induced Appetite Suppression. American Optometric Association 2011 Annual Meeting.

8. Ittner, E, Stone, W, Teitelbaum, B, Messner, L, Chiari. I malformation presenting as asymptomatic papilledema. American Optometric Association 2011 Annual Meeting .

9. Zeiders, E. "Why Does My Kid Look Like That?!" American Optometric Association 2011 Annual Meeting.

10. Nehls, A, Stephens, C. Iatrogenic Partial Limbal Stem Cell Deficiency. American Optometric Association 2011 Annual Meeting.

11. Allison, C, Schlange, D. Saccadic and Fixation Control in Relationship to Birth Order. The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology 2011 Annual Meeting.

12. Saeed, F, Schlange, D. Assessment of Visual Function with Therapeutic Tinted Contact Lenses in Patients with Albinism. The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology 2011 Annual Meeting.

13. Knighton, E, Zoltoski, R, Roberts, D, Wilensky, J , Kuszak, J. Rate of Increase in Lens Thickness Decreases With Age. The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology 2011 Annual Meeting.

14. Roberts, D, Ayyagari, R, McCarthy, B, Xie, H, Wilensky, J, Davis, F. Case-Control Study of Long Anterior Lens Zonule (LAZ) Trait in First-Degree Relatives of African-American Probands. The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology 2011 Annual Meeting.

15. Zoltoski, R, Harthan, J, Klute, K, Landes, M, Kuszak, J. Effect of Low Accommodative Demand On Higher Order Aberrations Of The Lens. The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology 2011 Annual Meeting.

16. Harthan, J, Zoltoski, R. Changes in Aberrations Of The Eye In Patients With Dry Eye Syndrome. The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology 2011 Annual Meeting.

17. Kelly, S, Pang, Y, Engs, C, Foley, L, Salami, N, Sexton, A.Test-retest Repeatability For Contrast Sensitivity In Children and Young Adults. The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology 2011 Annual Meeting.

18. Nau, C, McLaren, J, Baratz, K, Patel, S. Graft Microfolds, Graft Thickness, and Ocular Aberrations after Descemet-Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty for Fuchs Endothelial Dystrophy. The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology 2011 Annual Meeting.

19. Sit, A, Malihi, M, Nau, C, McLaren, J. Circadian Variation Of Aqueous Humor Dynamics: Effects On Episcleral Venous Pressure And Uveoscleral Outflow. The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology 2011 Annual Meeting.

20. Frantz, K. Successful Management of Vertical Strabismus with Vision Therapy. American Academy of Optometry 2011 Annual Meeting.

21. Chaglasian, E, McLeod, H. Room Illumination Preferences for Manifest Refraction by Faculty and Alumni of the Illinois College of Optometry. American Academy of Optometry 2011 Annual Meeting.

22. Reeder, R, Chou, J, Patadia, N , Ansari, S. Periorbital Eczematous Dermatitis in the Edlerly. American Academy of Optometry 2011 Annual Meeting.

23. Michelle, C, Grove, J. Atypical Cogan's Syndrome Management of Ocular and Systemic Manifestations. American Academy of Optometry 2011 Annual Meeting.

24. Cooper, C, Port, N, Hitzeman, S, Beckerman, S, Daniels, J, Elrod, M. Fixation Saccade and Pursuit Ocular-Motor Performance of Junior Olympic and Indiana University Athletes. American Academy of Optometry 2011 Annual Meeting.

25. Gaudreau, P, Kacherova, V, Zahiri, S, Reeder, R. Ortho-K Awareness in Primary Care Optometry Clinic. American Academy of Optometry 2011 Annual Meeting

26. Nguyen, E, Klemencic, S, Messner, L. Retinal Arterial Vaso-Occlusive Disease in an Adolescent Female. American Academy of Optometry 2011 Annual Meeting.

27. Goldberg, N, Truong, T, Thompson, N, Vroom, K, Kelly, S. Perception of Slant in Observers with Reduced or No Stereopsis. American Academy of Optometry 2011 Annual Meeting.

28. Gable, E, Harthan, J, Belsare, G. Acute Bacterial Dacryoadenitis with Preseptal Cellulitis presenting as Hemorrhagic Conjunctivitis. American Academy of Optometry 2011 Annual Meeting.

29. Roberts, M, Rozwat, A, Roberts, D. Bilateral Iris Mammillations. American Academy of Optometry 2011 Annual Meeting.

30. Schlange, D, Caden, B, Maino, D. The Interrelationship of Five Oculomotor Diagnotstic Tests and their Associated Binocular Vision Correlates. American Academy of Optometry 2011 Annual Meeting.

31. Allison, C, Schlange, D. Preschool Activities in Relationship to Birth Order and Eye Movement Skills. American Academy of Optometry 2011 Annual Meeting.

32. Roberts, D, Wilensky, J. Cataract Surgery Outcomes in Patient with Long Anterior Lens Zonules. American Academy of Optometry 2011 Annual Meeting.

33. Winters, J, Stone, W. Assessment of risk factors for diabetic retinopathy in a low-income, uninsured population. American Academy of Optometry 2011 Annual Meeting.

34. Gunderson, G. The effect of eating chocolate on intraocular pressure. American Academy of Optometry 2011 Annual Meeting.

35. Feis, A, Block, S, Suckow, M. Prevalence of Refractive Error in 5 and 6 year old children from Chicago Public Schools. American Academy of Optometry 2011 Annual Meeting.

36. Suckow, M, Feis, A, Block, S. Clinical findings in Chicago Public School Children who have failed the school vision screening. American Academy of Optometry 2011 Annual Meeting.

37. Harthan, J. Thereapuetic Use of Mini-Scleral Lenses in a Patient with Graves' Ophthalmopathy. American Academy of Optometry 2011 Annual Meeting.

38. Block, S, Suckow, M, Feis, A. Building a sustainable school based vision clinic serving a large urban school district. College of Optometrists in Vision Development 2011 Annual Meeting.

39. Feis, A, Block, S, Suckow, M. Prevalence of refractive errors in children from Chicago Public Schools. College of Optometrists in Vision Development 2011 Annual Meeting.

40. Sylvius, Bakkum, B. A Historical Lesson from the Two. Society for Neuroscience 2010 Annual Meeting.

41. Bakkum, B. The Line of Gennari - sometimes history gets it right. Society for Neuroscience 2011 Annual Meeting.

42. Reeder, R. Initial evaluation of a keratoconic population with the ReeSeeVit topographer. The British Contact Lens Association 2011 Annual Meeting.

43. McMahon, J, Peiper, B. Use of High Definition OCT to Elicit Diagnosis of Solar Maculopathy , SECO 2011 Annual Meeting.

44. Reeder R, Harthan, J. A retrospective study of the performance of the ComfortKone lens in a keratoconic population. Global Specialty Lens Symposium 2011 Annual Meeting.

45. Reeder R, Harthan, J. Trends Associated with corneal infiltrative events in soft lens wearers. Global Specialty Lens Symposium 2011 Annual Meeting.

2010

Peer Reviewed Publications

1. Allison CL. (2010). Proportion of refractive errors in a Polish immigrant population in Chicago. Optometry and Vision Science, 87(8): 588-592.

2. Bakkum BW, Bakkum Nolan D. (2010). The fountain head chiropractic hospital: the dream that almost came true. Journal of Chiropractic Humanities, 17(1):47-54.

3. Chapman C, Bakkum BW. (2010). Chiropractic management of a patient with an anatomic anomaly of the piriformis muscle: a case study. Journal of  Chiropractic Education 24(1):87-88.

4. Chaglasian EL and Russell GE. (2010). Strategies for Success. Review of Optometry, 147(3 suppl): 15-19.

5. Keith, JF. (2010). What Hasn’t My Residency Taught Me? Review of Optometry,  147(10): 26-27.

6. Skorin, L.  Keith, JF. Valsalva Retinopathy: Examples of Classic and Secondary Occurrences.  Clinical & Surgical Ophthalmology, 28(7): 150-154.

7. Halland Stone WJ. Klemencic S. (2010). Acute ocular trauma in a child: a teaching case report. Optometric Education, 36(1): 29-37.

8. Kammer RL., Jamara RJ., Kollbaum E., Matchinski T. (2010). The development of entry level low vision rehabilitation competencies in optometric education. Optometric Education, 35(3): 98-107.

9. Klemencic S. (2010). Cotton wool spots as an indicator of methotrexate-induced blood dyscrasia. Optometry, 81(4): 177-180.

10. Skorin L and Keith JF. (2010). Management of Elevated Intraocular Pressure Following Cataract Surgery. Clinical and Surgical Ophthalmology, 28(1): 23-26.

11. Pang Y., Gabriel H., Frantz KA. Saeed F. (2010).  A prospective study of different test targets for the near point of convergence. Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics, 30(3): 298-303.

12. Pang, Y., Goodfellow, G., Allison, C., Block, S., Frantz, K.A. A Prospective Study of Macular Thickness in Children with Myopic Anisometropic Amblyopia. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2010 Nov; 10: 5550.

13. Rutstein RP., Cotter SA., Quinn GE., Lazar EL., Beck RW., Bonsall DJ., Crouch ER., Holmes JM., Hoover DL., Leske DA., Lorenzana IJ., Repka MX., 0Suh DW.  A randomized trial comparing Bangerter filters and patching for the treatment of moderate amblyopia in children. Ophthalmology, 117(5): 998-1004.

14. Sanghera NK and Newman TL. (2010). Cytomegaloviral retinitis from chronic immunosuppression following solid organ transplant surgery. Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 93(4): 261-263.

15. Galetta,K.M, Barrett,J, Allen,M, Madda,F, Delicata,D, Tennant,A.T, Branas,CC, Maguire,MG, Messner,LV, Devick,S, Galetta,SL, Balcer,LJ. (2010). The King-Devick test as a determinant of head trauma and concussion in boxers and MMA fighters. Neurology WNL.0b013e31821184c9

16. Opitz, DL, Tyler, KF. (2010). Efficacy of azithromycin 1% ophthalmic solution for treatment of ocular surface disease from posterior blepharitis. Clinical and Experimental Optometry, no. doi: 10.1111/j.1444-0938.2010.00540.x

Book Chapters and Non-Peer Reviewed Publications

1. Goodfellow GW and Maino D. (2010). ASCOTech : World Wide Web as Easy as 1.0, 2.0, 3.0. Optometric Education, 35(2): 62-63.

2. Goodfellow G. (2010). ICOasis : Research Required. Journal of the Illinois Optometric Association, 68(2): 22.

3. Goodfellow G and Maino D. (2010). Technology can help students with learning disabilities succeed. Optometric Education, 36(1): 16-18.

4. Maino DM. (2010). The binocular vision dysfunction pandemic. Optometry and Vision Development, 41(1): 6-13.

5. Maino DM. (2010). Words. Optometry and Vision Development, 41(3): 130-132.

6. Maino DM and Goodfellow GW. (2010). Yoda and Mr. Clean on TV and in a digital universe. Optometric Education, 35(3): 92-95.

7. Allison CL. (2010). Special Olympics Lions Club International opening eyes program assesses 242 athletes at the Illinois State Summer games. Journal of the Illinois Optometric Association, 68(4): 18.

8. Maino DM. (2010). DMM scope of practice data series: ophthalmology. Optometry and Vision Development, 41(2): 66-69.

9. Reeder RE. (2010). Daily Disposable Lenses: A Look Back and Ahead. Contact Lens Spectrum, 25(4): 28-31.

10. Reeder RE and Kattouf V. (2010). Succeeding with Kids and Contacts. Optometric Management, 45(11): 44-46, 48.

11. Rosenbloom AA. (2010). Optometric developments for which to be thankful. Optometry, 81(4): 169-171.

12. Rosenbloom AA. (2010). Optometrists can help patients with disabilities live fuller lives: In addition to making your practice more accessible, you can provide guidance, tools and encouragement. Primary Care Optometry News, 15(10): 6.

13. Goodfellow G, Maino D. (2010). ASCOTech: Technology Can Help Students with Learning Disabilities Succeed. Optometric Education, 36(1): 16-18.

14. Maino D. Words. (2010). Optometry and Vision Development, 41(3): 130-132.

15. Maino D. (2010). A Distant Memory: Near to the Heart. OEP Student Newsletter. 09/01/10: 2 (reprinted from Maino D. A Distant Memory: Near to the Heart. Journal of Behavioral Optometry, 21(2): 52).

16. Maino D. (2010). DMM scope of practice data series: Ophthalmology. Optometry and Vision Development, 41(2): 66-69.

17. Maino D, Goodfellow G. (2010). Yoda and Mr. Clean on TV and in a Digital Universe. Optometric Education, 35(4): 92-95.

18. Maino D. (2010) A Distant Memory: Near to the Heart. Journal of Behavioral Optometry, 21(2): 52.

19. Maino D. (2010). The Binocular Vision Dysfunction Pandemic. Optometry and Vision Development, 41(1):6-13.

20. Goodfellow G, Maino D. (2010). ASCOTech: World Wide Web as Easy as 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 Optometric Education, 35(2): 62-3.

21. Jurkus, J, Pence, N, Bailey, C. (2010). Contact Lens Specialty Practice. Business Aspects of Optometry, 3rd Edition (325-342). Butterworth-Heinemann. 

22. Thal, L, Jurkus, J, Runyan, D. (2010). Resumes and Interviews. Business Aspects of Optometry, 3rd Edition (56-63). Butterworth-Heinemann.

Professional Presentations and Abstracts

1. Allison, AL, Schlange, D. Eye Movements and their Relationship to Birth Order.  Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology 2010 Annual Meeting.

2. Sicks, L, Block, SS, Keller, A.  Effect of Test Distance and Visual Acuity With Induced Myopia. Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology 2010 Annual Meeting.

3. Collision, FT, Huynh, M, Lukic, A. The Effect of Pupil Size on Perceived Brightness with Yellow Tinted Lenses. Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology 2010 Annual Meeting.

4. Roberts, DK, Yang, Y, Lukic, A, Wilensky, JT, Wernick, MN. Pupil Parameter Quantification in Pigment Dispersion Syndrome Using Near Infrared Iris Photography. Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology 2010 Annual Meeting.

5. Daum, KM, Winters, JE. Comparison of Systemic and Visual Findings in African Americans in Rural and Urban Settings. Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology 2010 Annual Meeting.

6. Goodfellow, GW, Seiller, BL. The Prevalence of Usual-Corrected Binocular Distance Visual Acuity among Illinois Lifeguards. Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology 2010 Annual Meeting.

7. Kelly, S, Goodman, K,  Makoni, T, Misener, C, Yeh, A, Pang, Y. Geometric Variables May Cause Errors in Distance Perception. Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology 2010 Annual Meeting.

8. Manastersky, NA, Jay, WM. Effect of Peer Pressure on the Use of Low Vision Devices in Visually Impaired Children and Teens. Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology 2010 Annual Meeting.

9. Pang, Y, Allison, C, Goodfellow, GW, Block, SS, Frantz, KA. A Prospective Pilot Study of Treatment Outcomes for Amblyopia Associated with Myopic Anisometropia. Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology 2010 Annual Meeting.

10. Winters, JE, Daum, KM. History vs. Clinical Findings Relating to Hypertension and Glaucoma Diagnosis Among African Americans in Rural and Urban Settings. Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology 2010 Annual Meeting.

11. Yevseyenkov, V, Gerlach, L, Jay, WM.  Comparison of Stand-Mounted to Free Space Closed Circuit Television Devices for the Visually Impaired. Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology 2010 Annual Meeting.

12. Knighton, EA, Zoltoski, RK, Roberts, DK, Wilensky, JT, Kuszak, JR. Increase in Lens Thickness as Measured by A-Scan Ultrasonography in an Older African-American Population. Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology 2010 Annual Meeting.

13. Zoltoski, RK, Wyles, E, Kuszak, JR. Correlation of Lens Anterior Star Suture Changes to an Accommodative Response. Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology 2010 Annual Meeting.

14. Goodfellow, GW, Seiller, BL.  A Pilot Observational Study to Determine the Prevalence of Usual-Corrected Binocular Distance Visual Acuity among Illinois Lifeguards. Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology 2010 Annual Meeting.

15. Mack, RJ, Shaikh, I, Farley, SJ, Caldwell, C, Chaglasian, E. Myopia and Sun Exposure: Patients With  Pingueculum and Pterygium Are Significantly Less Myopic. Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology 2010 Annual Meeting.

16. Kulp, MT, Wallace, DK, Lazar, E, Melia, M. Pang, Y. Sterioacuity in Children With Anisometropic Amblyopia.  Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology 2010 Annual Meeting.

17. Ho, J, Luu, M, Pang, Y. Efficacy of Treatment Options for Anisometropic Amblyopia.  Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology 2010 Annual Meeting.

18. Press, LJ, Block, SS, Reynolds, WT, Williams, GJ, Steele, GT, Rhomberg, MB. Introduction to the Penlight Red/Green Procedure to Screen for Convergence Insufficiency (CI). American Optometric Association 2010 Annual Meeting. 

19. Leishman, B, Kruouch, Z. Management of Congenital Corneal Scars in a Child. American Optometric Association 2010 Annual Meeting.

20. Manastersky, NA, Yevseyenkov, V. Technology Applications in Near Total Vision Impairment Associated with Leber’s Hereditary Optic Neuropathy. American Optometric Association 2010 Annual Meeting.

21. Allison, C, Beatty, R. Unilateral Optic Nerve Hypoplasia and Vision Loss in Childhood.
International Congress of Behavioral Optometry 2010 Meeting.

22. Maino, D, Schlange, D, Donati, R, Bakouris, C, Nikoniuk, M. A Gun Shot to the Head: Oculo-Visual & Perceptual Anomalies. International Congress of Behavioral Optometry 2010 Meeting.

23. Scharre, J, Kattouf, V, Allen, M, Tahir, S, McMahon, J, Lorenzana, I, Govekar, C. Enhancing Pediatric Eye Care Through Community Partnerships. World Congress on Refractive Error 2010 Meeting.

24. Pang, Y, Ho, J, Luu, M.  Factors Influencing Visual Acuity in Anisometropic Amblyopia 
International Society for Eye Research 2010 Biennial Meeting.

25. Zoltoski, RK, Harthan, JS, Hodur, NR, Kuszak, JR.  Changes in higher order aberrations  of with accommodation. International Society for Eye Research 2010 Biennial Meeting.

26. Frantz, KA, Pang, Y. Unilateral Optic Nerve Hypoplasia with Relative Amblyopia Secondary to Anisometropia.  American Academy of Optometry 2010 Annual Meeting.

27. Beckerman, SA, Beatty, RM. Sports Vision Screening of AAU Junior Olympic Athletes: A Ten Year Follow-Up.  American Academy of Optometry 2010 Annual Meeting.

28. Gunderson, GG, Kelly, S. Correlation between macular volume and macular pigment density using Optical Coherence Tomography.  American Academy of Optometry 2010 Annual Meeting.

29. Harthan J, Beckerman S.  Maximizing visual acuity in athletes via hybrid and semi-scleral lenses.  American Academy of Optometry 2010 Annual Meeting.

30. Klemencic, S, Upadhyay, S.  High Definition OCT (HD-OCT) Characteristics in Chronic Solar Maculopathy. American Academy of Optometry 2010 Annual Meeting.

31. Kruoch, Z. Correction of Higher Order Aberrations in a Radial Keratotomy Patient. American Academy of Optometry 2010 Annual Meeting.

32. Maino, DM, Feis, A. Trisomy 8, Turner’s Syndrome and Triple X: A Case Report. American Academy of Optometry 2010 Annual Meeting.

33. Maino, D. The 3 D Vision Syndrome: A Case Report. American Academy of Optometry 2010 Annual Meeting.

34. Opitz, DL, Dennis, J, Saltee, J, Keller, C. Incidence of Ocular Surface Disease Pre- and Post- Glaucoma Therapy. American Academy of Optometry 2010 Annual Meeting

35. Opitz, DL, Tyler, K.  Efficacy of Azithromycin 1% Ophthalmic Solution for Treatment of Ocular Surface Disease from Posterior Blepharitis. American Academy of Optometry 2010 Annual Meeting

36. Pang, Y, Frantz, KA, Schlange, D. Vision Therapy Management for Dissociated Horizontal Deviation. American Academy of Optometry 2010 Annual Meeting.

37. Reeder, RE, Beyer, J, Harthan, JS, Horst, JD.  The prevalence of corneal hydrops in a keratoconic population. American Academy of Optometry 2010 Annual Meeting.

38. Reeder, RE, Harthan, JS.  An unusual corneal presentation associated with acquired porphyria. American Academy of Optometry 2010 Annual Meeting.

39. Teitelbaum, BA, Pang, Y, Krall, J, Krall, J. Ocular Surface Disease and Convergence Insufficiency: Overlap of Symptoms. American Academy of Optometry 2010 Annual Meeting.

40. Diehl, C, Teitelbaum, BA.  Persistent Fetal Vasculature: Surgical Co-management With Optical Coherence Tomography.  American Academy of Optometry 2010 Annual Meeting.

41. Winters, JE. Perceptions of Ocular Disease in a Low-Income Uninsured Adult Population from Cook County, IL: Experience of the Vision of Hope Health Alliance. American Academy of Optometry 2010 Annual Meeting.

42. Sicks, LA, Block, SS, Zarn, M. Visual Acuity Screening with Pediatric tests still valid at a five foot test distance. American Academy of Optometry 2010 Annual Meeting.

43. Wyles, E, Donati, R, Burton, J, Schirner, C. Macular Pigment Levels in African American Subjects with and without Early Age-Related Macular Degeneration: A Case Series. American Academy of Optometry 2010 Annual Meeting.

44. Chaglasian, M, Messner, L. Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Syndrome With Uveitis and IOP Spike Associated With Durezol™ (difuprednate emulsion). American Academy of Optometry 2010 Annual Meeting.

45. Harthan, J, Wyles, E.  Semi-Scleral Lenses Used to Correct Nineteen Diopters of With the Rule Astigmatism Previously Diagnosed as Refractive Amblyopia. American Academy of Optometry 2010 Annual Meeting.

46. Roberts, DK, Ayyagari, R, McCarthy, B, Wilensky, J, Davis, F.  Evaluation of Body Mass Index, Diabetes, Hypertension, and Smoking in Subjects with the Long Anterior Zonule Trait. American Academy of Optometry 2010 Annual Meeting.

47. Keith, JF, DeWilde, A.  Ocular Ischemic Syndrome in a Monocular Patient:  What to do When There Is Nothing to Do.  American Academy of Optometry 2010 Annual Meeting.

48. Condie, J, Klemencic, S.  Ocular myasthenia gravis.  American Academy of Optometry 2010 Annual Meeting.

49. McLeod, H. Peripheral Neovascularization Response in Cobalamine C Deficiency Associated Retinopathy.  American Academy of Optometry 2010 Annual Meeting.

50. Block, SS, Birgin, A, Kroll, C, Lee, K. Comparison of the Welch Allyn suresight to the Nikon Retinomx in a screening setting with subjects with intellectual disability (ID).  American Academy of Optometry 2010 Annual Meeting.

51. Matchinski, T, Poole, D.  Ocular Signs and Low Vision Rehabilitation of a patient with Diamond-Blackfan Anemia. American Academy of Optometry 2010 Annual Meeting.

52. Rozwat, A, Teitelbaum, B, Messner, L.  Pupil-Sparing Third Nerve Palsy: Should Imaging Be Done?  American Academy of Optometry 2010 Annual Meeting.

53. Messner, SS.  A New Early Clinical Training Program: Outcomes and Improvement Plans, Year One. American Academy of Optometry 2010 Annual Meeting.

54. Gerber, R, Elton, T, Colip, M.  Optometric Professionalism in Online Social Networking.  American Academy of Optometry 2010 Annual Meeting.

55. Jurkus, J. Which is better, 2 of 3?  Student satisfaction: working in groups of 2 versus 3 in lab. American Academy of Optometry 2010 Annual Meeting.

56. Reeder, R.  Customizing Peripheral Lens Designs to Enhance Patient Success. Global Specialty Lens Symposium 2010 Meeting.

57. Reeder, R, Turner, B.  Rehabilitating a Patient with Congenital Corneal Anesthesia using the Jupiter Lens. Global Specialty Lens Symposium 2010 Meeting. 

58. Harthan, J, Reeder, R.  The Revitalization of the Piggyback. Global Specialty Lens Symposium 2010 Meeting. 

59. Block, SS, Danberg, S, Berman, P, Evangelista, D.  Special Olympics Lions Clubs International Opening Eyes Vision Program.  College of Optometrists in Vision Development 2010 Annual Meeting.

60. Block, SS, Danberg, D, Berman, P, Evangelista, D. Special Olympics Lions Clubs International Opening Eyes Young Athlete Program. College of Optometrists in Vision Development 2010 Annual Meeting.

61. Winters, J. Prevalence of glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy by self- report and after examination in an urban low-income uninsured adult population. American Public Health Association 2010 Annual Meeting.

62. Bakkum, BW. A Historical Lesson from the Two Drs. Sylvius. Society for Neuroscience 2010 Annual Meeting.

View 2006-2009 faculty publications here.

The Illinois College of Optometry has a strong commitment to excellence in research. Some of our current research studies include:

Family study of CTRP5 mutation, long zonules, macular degeneration and glaucoma

Investigators: Daniel K. Roberts, O.D., M.S., Radha Ayyagari, Ph.D., Faye Davis, Ph.D., Jacob Wilensky, M.D.

This study seeks further understanding of the relationship of a gene (CTRP5) mutation to the development of long anterior lens zonules which may serve as a surrogate marker of risk for serious eye conditions including macular degeneration and glaucoma.  This study may help physicians identify early risk for serious eye disease via recognition of the LAZ phenotype.

Funded by NIH/NEI and the Illinois College of Optometry Research Funds

Phase I and II:  Community-based multi-center randomized control trial of peripheral prism glasses for hemianopia

Principal Investigators of multi-center clinical trial: Karen Keeney MSBA Principal Investigator,
Chadwick Optical, Inc, Alex Bowers PhD Principal Investigator, Schepens ERI
Principal Investigator on site: Tracy Matchinski, OD, FAAO

Using a community-based, randomized, controlled multi-center crossover trial, we will evaluate the functional utility for general mobility (walking) of new high power (57 prism diopters (.) - about 30°) permanent peripheral prism glasses, which provide visual field expansion device for patients with homonymous hemianopia. The primary objective will be to compare the high-power prism glasses to a control device (very low power prism glasses). The secondary objective will be to compare the functional utility of two designs of the peripheral prism glasses, the current horizontal design and a new oblique design: We will evaluate the hypothesis that the oblique design provides more useful field expansion for general mobility than the horizontal design. In addition we will also evaluate the use of a simplified prism-fitting protocol for community-based practitioners, which incorporates a standard inter-prism
separation.

Funded by NIH/NEI

Provision of Low Vision Rehabilitation Services and Devices to Increase Quality of Life in Senior with Vision Loss

Investigators: Tracy Matchinski, OD, Derrald Taylor, OD, Janis Winters, OD, Karen Squier, OD and Danielle Poole, OD

The risk for developing serious vision and eye problems increases with age, and specifically people over 61 have an increased risk for cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, macular degeneration and other sight-threatening or visually impairing eye conditions.  While most visual changes can be corrected by traditional glasses, contact lenses, medical treatment or surgery, those caused by eye diseases or injury can cause permanent loss.  People with low vision retain some usable vision but have reduced visual acuity or a significantly obstructed field of vision, or both as well as significant loss of contrast sensitivity, color vision and binocularity/depth perception.  As a result, they have difficulty with the activities of daily living (such as reading prescription labels and driving), leisure pursuits, education, vocation and social interactions.  Seniors with low vision often experience grief, confusion, fear, anxiety, depression, and loss of self-esteem. Rehabilitative services, environmental modifications, and assistive devices have been shown to be effective in helping people with low vision use their residual vision more effectively.

Funded by The Max Goldenberg Foundation

Amblyopia Treatment Studies (ATS)

Investigators: Yi Pang, Ph.D., O.D., Sandra Block, O.D., M. Ed, Christine Allison, O.D., Geoffrey Goodfellow, O.D., Brian Caden, O.D., M. Ed, Megan Allen, O.D.

ATS is NIH-funded multi-center clinical studies. Several studies in amblyopia treatment have been carried on and the study results become clinical guidelines. Currently, we have 2 ongoing ATS.
Funded by NIH/NEI

A Randomized Clinical Trial of Observation versus Occlusion Therapy for Intermittent Exotropia (IXT)

Investigators: Yi Pang, Ph.D., O.D., Sandra Block, O.D., M. Ed, Christine Allison, O.D., Geoffrey Goodfellow, O.D., Brian Caden, O.D., M. Ed, Megan Allen, O.D.

This is a NIH-funded multi-center clinical study. The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of occlusion for the treatment of IXT and to determine the natural history of IXT among patients aged 3 to < 11 years

Funded by NIH/NEI

Post-synaptic Mechanisms for depression and antidepressants: Studies in model systems.

Investigators: Mark M. Rasenick, PhD (P.I at UIC) and Robert J. Donati, PhD

The study continues previous work in cellular models investigating novel cellular mechanisms for antidepressant treatment. The current study will involve post-mortem human brain tissue from control and depressed subjects as well as various blood cells from patients before and after antidepressant treatment. Further studies into the cellular mechanisms of depression and antidepressant action may lead to more specific antidepressant drugs with less side effect profiles.

Funded by NIH

A Prospective Pilot Study of Treatment Outcomes for Amblyopia Associated with Myopic Anisometropia

Investigators: Yi Pang, Ph.D., O.D., Kelly Frantz, O.D., Sandra Block, O.D., M.Ed, Christine Allison, O.D., Geoffrey Goodfellow, O.D.

This study is addressing issues related to the treatment outcomes of amblyopia caused by myopic anisometropia in children 4 to 14 years old. The purpose of the study is to investigate whether macular pathology exists in association with myopic anisometropia and to determine if there is VA improvement with refractive correction alone and patching treatment in amblyopia associated with myopic anisometropia.

Funded by Illinois College of Optometry (ICO) Research Funds, Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness, CIBA Vision.

A Prospective Study on Diagnosing Optic Nerve Hypoplasia and Treatment of Associated Amblyopia

Investigators: Yi Pang, Ph.D., O.D., Kelly Frantz, O.D.

In this study, HRT will be utilized to measure the size of the optic disc and the thickness of the RNFL in the eyes with optic nerve hypoplasia. We will determine if HRT can assist the diagnosis of ONH by comparing to the standard test, the ratio of the distance between the center of the optic disc and the center of the macula and the mean optic disc diameter.

Funded by Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness

The Vision of Hope Health Alliance

Investigators: Janis E. Winters O.D.

Epidemiological research is being done to characterize vision as well as ocular/systemic disease among the low-income uninsured individuals served.  The goal is to illustrate the unmet health needs of this population and promote development of other programs to serve low-income uninsured individuals. 

Funded by Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Washington Square Health Foundation, Lloyd A. Fry Foundation, Michael Reese Health Trust, Bowman C. Lingle Trust, Field Foundation of Illinois, VNA Foundation, W.P. & H.B. White Foundation, Alcon Foundation
Polk Bros. Foundation

Hetereogeneity of dose and time effects of estradiol benzoate on neuron-specific protein and phosphorylated cyclic AMP response element-binding protein in the hippocampus of ovariectomized rats.

Investigators: Barclay W. Bakkum, D.C., Ph.D., Lu Fan, Ph.D., Rochelle S. Cohen, Ph.D.

The effect of estrogen on the nerve cells of the hippocampus was studied at the genetic level.  This may help explain some of the basic science mechanisms involved in women who report that hormone replacement therapy helps with memory and mood.

Pediatric Outreach Program (POP)

Investigators: Valerie M. Kattouf O.D., Megan Allen O.D., Janice McMahon O.D.

The POP provides comprehensive eye examinations (vs. vision screenings) for high risk children ages 0-5 with partnership through early intervention agencies. Examinations, follow-up care and treatment are provided on site . The goal of the program is the early detection and intervention of childhood vision problems which aim to maximize child development and learning potential. The  POP also provides educational seminars regarding the importance of vision in regard to child development and learning.

Funded by Lion Illinois Foundation

The Interrelationship of Five Oculomotor Diagnostic Tests and their Associated Binocular Vision Correlates"

Investigators:  Darrell Schlange, O.D., D.O.S., Dominick Maino, O.D., M.Ed.,  Brian Caden, O.D., M.A., Angela Rodriguez

The purpose of this study is to determine the value of several oculomotor (eye-movement) tests for accurately and appropriately recording the ability and efficiency of eye-movements necessary for reading, near vision and classroom work.   This study may help pediatric optometrist determine which tests are most helpful for patients of different ages and abilities.  

Funded by ICO Research Fund

Spatial Perception of Amblyopes

Investigators: Susan A. Kelly, Ph.D. Yi Pang, O.D.,Ph.D.

Accurate perception of the spatial location of objects in our visual environment depends upon the accurate perception of near distances which can then be used as a template to extend accurate spatial localization to further distances. If both the angular declination of an object and the slope of the surface supporting the object can be correctly detected then observers can accurately localize the egocentric distance and height of objects up to 20 m. Amblyopes have been reported to have difficulty both estimating near distances and sampling visual space, and thus may not accurately localize objects. Our results thus far indicate that strabismic amblyopes do indeed have difficulty with object localization while anisometropic amblyopes perform similarly to visual normals.

Funded by ICO Research Fund

Yellow-tinted Lenses and Pupil Size

Investigators: Frederick Collison, B.S., My Huyn, B.S., Susan Kelly, Ph.D.

Yellow –tinted lenses have been known to increase perceived brightness in visually normal observers. It has been hypothesized that this may be due, in part, to their short-wavelength filtering characteristics. The reduction in short-wavelength light would cause less pupillary constriction, as the intrinsically-photosensitive ganglion cells of the retina, which have peak absorption at 480 nm and contribute to pupillary light reflex, would not be stimulated. We are investigating this possibility by measuring both perceived brightness as well as pupillary size in the same observer.

Funded by ICO Research Funds

Contact Lens Adaptation: Comfort over time

Investigators: Janice Jurkus, OD, MBA

Gas Permeable (GP) and Silicone Hydrogel (SiHy) toric lenses are both used to correct vision, especially astigmatism. This study will rank perception of comfort during at different times in the initial adaptation for both lens modalities.

Funded by a GPLI Grant

Psychophysical Magnocellular and Parvocellular Pathway Contrast Gain in Patients with Optic Neuritis and Multiple Sclerosis

Investigators (In alphabetical order): David Y. Lee, OD, PhD, Leonard V. Messner, OD, Dingcai Cao, PhD, Susan Ksiazek, MD, Jeffrey Nichols, MD, Joel Pokorny, PhD, Andrew J. Zele, PhD

This study uses a non-invasive (psychophysical) paradigm developed by the Pokorny lab to determine the location of damage for Optic Neuritis and Multiple Sclerosis patients. This paradigm can differentiate if the damage occurs in the parvoceullar or magnocellular pathway. The procedures used on the patient population may have diagnostic value as well as adding to knowledge of the functional changes accompanying these diseases. The length of the project is estimated to be 2-3 years.

Funded by ICO Research Funds

Efficacy of Topical Azithromycin (Azasite) Ophthalmic Solution in the Treatment of Dysfunctional Tear Syndrome

Investigators: Dominick L. Opitz, O.D., Keith Tyler, O.D.

Description:  Blepharitis often contributes to the clinical signs and symptoms similar to dry eye or Dysfunctional Tear Syndrome. Traditional treatment used for dry eye, such as lubricating eye drops, does little to improve blepharitis. The purpose of this study is to determine if azithromycin 1% ophthalmic solution (Azasite) applied to the eyelid margins reduce the symptoms and signs of dry eye caused by blepharitis.

Vision Therapy as an Additive/Alternative Treatment for Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder - Phase II

Investigators: Darrel Schlange, O.D.

Description:  The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of Vision Therapy as an alternative and/or additive treatment for attention and hyperactivity problems. Some binocular vision problems are often associated with attention disorders. Therefore we will treat the vision problem and test the subsequent changes in attention using the Test of Variables of Attention. We believe this information will be helpful in providing information on alternative and additive procedures for attention problems, not using medication.

An Investigation of Eye Movement Skills and their Relationship to Birth Order

Investigators: Christine Allison, O.D. and Darrel Schlange, O.D.

Description: The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between birth order and eye movement skills, as well as to investigate the relationship between various types of play activities and eye movement skills. We would expect that children without siblings, and/or oldest children may have better eye movement skills due to the types of play activities that they perform, and the increased time that they may spend reading with their parents versus children with multiple siblings.