The University of Chicago Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science

10/20/2025

We would like to thank everyone who attended our reception at AAO this past Saturday, October 18th, from 4:15 to 6:45 pm at Café Tu Tu Tango in Orlando, Florida. Thank you to Café Tu Tu Tango staff for an amazing spread and hospitality.

10/13/2025

American Academy Of Optometry Meeting last week in Boston! Dr. Josephine Zeng, OD (our ocular disease optometry resident), Dr. Megan Piraino, OD (our neuro-optometry resident) and Dr. Jessica Garcia, OD all presented posters!

09/15/2025

Please help us welcome Dr. Nishanth Uli, MD, MBA to the OVS!

09/11/2025

Check us out at this years Retina Society Chicago! Dr. Hariprasad, Dr. Blair, Dr. Skondra, were in attendance as well as our fellows Dr. Zahour and Dr. Al-Kirwi.

08/18/2025

See Dr. Hariprasad, MD and colleagues on HealioCME®: “Updates from ASRS: nAMD, DR/DME, and RVO Treatment”.
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Real-world and long-term outcomes from Pinnacle clinical studies evaluating the management of retinal diseases with second-generation anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) therapies continue to evolve. Analysis of these trials provide insights and guidance for the optimal management of pati...

08/15/2025

Join us in celebrating Dr. Alexis Warren, MD! We threw a baby shower for Dr. Warren. Here's a brief look at the event! OVS Wishes Dr. Warren and her Husband a lifetime of happiness as they start this new chapter! Congratulations!!!!

06/26/2025

Take a look at our clinic staff and our sponsored student from South Korea, Jie-Yoon!

06/20/2025

Here's a brief look at the 2025 Uganda Mission trip with Dr. Sarah Rodriguez, MD and Dr. Michael Blair, MD. Stay tuned for more!!!

06/13/2025

Here's a look at our Annual Resident and Fellow Graduation Ceremony! Thank you to our 2025 guest speaker, Dr. Vinay K. Aakalu, MD. Congratulations to all of our ophthalmology, optometry and retina fellowship graduates. Congratulations to all our awards winners!

Dr. Rebecca Tanenbaum, MD received the Harvey Z. Klein Award.

Dr. Sukriti Mohan, MD received The Mark J. Greenwald Award.

Dr. Nikita Mokhashi, MD received The Albert M. Potts Award.

Dr. Philip Zhou, MD received The Seenu M. Hariprasad Vitreoretinal Surgical Fellows Family Fund Award.

Dr. Peter Weber, MD received the OKAP Award for the Highest Score.

Dr. Sukriti Mohan, MD received the OKAP Award for Most Improved.

Dr. Belal Bakir, MD received the Residents' Excellence in Teaching Award!

Ophthalmology Residency graduates:
Dr. Daniella Schochet, MD
Dr. Rebecca Tanenbaum, MD
Dr. Peter Weber, MD

Optometry Residency in Ocular Disease graduate:
Dr. Sarah Neidermann, OD

Fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgery graduate:
Dr. Madeleine Yehia, MD

Thank you to everyone who participated and made this event a moment to remember. Special thank you to the Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts and the Chicago Yacht Club staff for amazing services!

06/12/2025

SAVE THE DATE!!!!!

Dr. Daniella Schochet, MD and Dr. Nikita Mokhashi, MD will be hosting a community education webinar on the aging eye on Friday, June 13th from 6:30 -7:30 PM.

Please scan the QR code for registration.

05/22/2025

Dr. Daniella Schochet, MD and Dr. Nikita Mokhashi, MD will be hosting a community education webinar on the aging eye on Friday, June 13th from 6:30 -7:30 PM.

Please scan the QR code for registration.

05/12/2025

Take a look at Dr. James Reidy, MD at the Adelaide M. Seeberger Professorship Ceremony Reception, celebrating being named Inaugural Adelaide M. Seeberger Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science! Congratulations!!!