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Benjamin Ticho, MD, Ophthalmology, Tinley Park, IL, University of Illinois Hospital

BenjaminHendrickTichoMD

Ophthalmology Tinley Park, IL

Cataract Related, Pediatric & Strabismus

Associate Professor, UIC Eye & Ear Infirmary Section Head, Pediatric Ophthalmology, Hope Children's

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Summary

  • I am a board certified ophthalmologist with broad clinical and research interests. While my fellowship training is in pediatric ophthalmology and adults strabismus, my clinical experience is wide ranging, including adult cataract surgery, glaucoma, oculoplastics, and neuro-ophthalmology. I have a very strong work ethic, and believe in the sanctity of the physician-patient relationship.

Education & Training

  • Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital
    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's HospitalFellowship, Pediatric Ophthalmology, 1991 - 1992
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
    University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoResidency, Ophthalmology, 1988 - 1991
  • Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
    Virginia Mason Franciscan HealthInternship, Transitional Year, 1987 - 1988
  • University of Michigan Medical School
    University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 1987
  • Wilmer Institute, Johns Hopkins Hospital
    Wilmer Institute, Johns Hopkins HospitalPreceptorship, Ocular Pathology, 1986 - 1986
  • The University of Michigan
    The University of MichiganB.S, Biomedical Sciences, 1981 - 1985

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1988 - 2026
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2012 - 2025
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 1987 - 1988
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctors Chicago Metro Area, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010-2019
  • West Suburban Living Magazine Castle Connolly, 2014
  • Patients’ Choice Award (MDx Medical) 2009, 2010
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Intraocular dexamethasone penetration via subconjunctival versus retrobulbar injections in rabbits.  
    Bodker FS, Ticho BH, Feist RM, Ophthal Surg 1993;24:453-457
  • The STOP-ROP Multicenter Study Group: Supplemental Therapeutic Oxygen for Prethreshold Retinopathy of Prematurity (STOP-ROP).  
    Phelps DL, Palmer EA, Wood NE, A randomized, controlled trial. I: Primary outcomes Pediatrics 105: 295-310, 2000
  • Good WV for Early Treatment for Retinopathy of Prematurity Cooperative Group: Final results of the early treatment for retinopathy of prematurity (ETROP) randomized tr...  
    Ticho BH, Trans Am Ophthalmol 2004;102:233-250
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Pupillary block glaucoma following lensectomy with vitrectomy for childhood cataract.
    Ticho BH, Engel ME, Greenwald MJ, American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • Primary monocanalicular intubation for congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction.
    Ticho BH, American Academy of Ophthalmology, New Orleans, LA
  • Combined lens – strabismus surgery.
    Ticho BH, Ticho KE, Kaufman C, American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
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Lectures

  • Primary Monocanalicular Intubation for Congenital Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction. 
    New Orleans, LA, 2001; Slovak Ophthalmologic Society
  • Ocular findings in neurofibromatosis. 
    UIC Eye & Ear Infirmary Ophthalmology Residency lecture
  • Amblyopia. 
    UIC Eye & Ear Infirmary Ophthalmology Residency lecture
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Authored Content

  • AAO 2023: Insights from the Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group StudiesNovember 2023

Press Mentions

  • Seeing Clearly
    Seeing ClearlyMarch 15th, 2023
  • Children Are Missing at-School Eye Exams During Pandemic: What Parents Can Do
    Children Are Missing at-School Eye Exams During Pandemic: What Parents Can DoSeptember 28th, 2020
  • 5 Things You Should Never Do to Your Eyes
    5 Things You Should Never Do to Your EyesAugust 28th, 2017
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Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish

Hospital Affiliations