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David Palmer, MD, Ophthalmology, Chicago, IL, Northwestern Memorial Hospital

DavidJ.PalmerMD

Ophthalmology Chicago, IL

Glaucoma Related

Clinical Associate Professor, Ophthalmology, Northwestern University Medical School

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Education & Training

  • Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School
    Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical SchoolResidency, Ophthalmology, 1984 - 1985
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
    University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoResidency, Ophthalmology, 1981 - 1984
  • Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center
    Michael Reese Hospital and Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1980 - 1981
  • 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 1980
  • Indiana University
    Indiana UniversityB.A., Biological Sciences, 1976

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1981 - 2026
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1986 - 1989
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Secretariat Award—Secretary of Federal Affairs American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2022
  • Secretariat Award American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2022
  • Chicago Magazine: Top Doctors 2008, 2022
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Reducing topical drug waste in ophthalmic surgery: multisociety position paper  
    Palmer, D, Robin, A, McCabe, C, Chang, D, Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, 9/1/2022
  • Case Studies and Practice Patterns Illustrate the Utility of OCT in a Comprehensive Practice  
    Palmer DJ, Ophthalmology Management, 1/1/2004
  • Intraocular Pressure Following Bleb Revision for Wound Leaks After Filtration Surgery with Antimetabolites  
    Palmer DJ, J Glaucoma, 1/1/2000
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Epsilon Aminocaproic Acid in the Prevention and Management of Secondary Traumatic Hyphemas – A Comparison of Two Dose Regimens
    Palmer DJ, American Academy of Ophthalmology, Atlanta, GA, 1/12/1985

Lectures

  • Gonioscopy and Secondary Angle Closure glaucomas 
    Chicago, IL - 1/29/2016
  • Eye Health—Maintaining and Preserving Your Vision 
    Brandel Health and Rehab, Northbrook, IL - 1/18/2016
  • Gonioscopy Technique and Diagnoses and Secondary Glaucomas 
    NUFSM, Chicago, IL - 1/22/2015
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Other

  • January Glaucoma Awareness Month program 
    Palmer DJ, Multiple sources
    1/1/2013
  • "Screenings Target Undetected Vision Problems that could Lead to Blindness", Interview with Adam Alexander 
    Palmer DJ, Medill Reports-Chicago, Northwestern University
    1/1/2010
  • Glaucoma: Get checked before it’s too late 
    Palmer DJ, Health and Family, Pioneer Press Publishers
    Glenview, IL - 1/1/2008
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Authored Content

  • Reducing topical drug waste in ophthalmic surgerySeptember 2022

Committees

  • Committee member, AAO Committee on Sustainability 2024 - Present
  • Advisory Board, EyeSustain 2022 - Present
  • Committee member, ASCRS OR Waste Task Force 2021 - Present
  • Co-chair, Surgical Pharmaceutical Waste subcomittee 2021 - Present

Research History

  • Clinical investigatorSafety of multidose eyedrops on multiple patients—a video graphic and microbiological study2023 - Present

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations