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Steven Lichtenstein, MD, Ophthalmology, Peoria, IL

Steven J Lichtenstein MD FAAP, FACS, FAAO

Ophthalmology•Peoria, IL

Pediatric & Strabismus

Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery & Pediatrics University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria Medical Director of Pediatric Ophthalmology Children's Hospital of Illinois Peoria, IL Head, Division of Pediatric Ophthalmology Department of Pediatrics University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria

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  • 4927 N Glen Park Pl RdPeoria, IL 61614

  • Phone+1 309-308-3500

  • Fax+1 309-623-4365

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Summary

  • Steven Lichtenstein, MD, is a pediatric and strabismus ophthalmology specialist based in Peoria, IL. He completed his medical education at the University of Louisville School of Medicine and furthered his training in ophthalmology and pediatric ophthalmology through residencies and a fellowship. Currently, he serves as Division Head and Medical Director of Pediatric Ophthalmology at the Children's Hospital of Illinois and University of Illinois College of Medicine. He has been involved in numerous peer-reviewed journals as a reviewer and has multiple publications in pediatric ophthalmology. His clinical expertise includes strabismus repair and pediatric cataract surgery. Dr. Lichtenstein has also participated in clinical trials and received several honors, including the Honor Award from the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus.

Education & Training

  • Boston Children's Hospital
    Boston Children's HospitalFellowship, Pediatric Ophthalmology, 1987 - 1988
  • Yale-New Haven Medical Center
    Yale-New Haven Medical CenterResidency, Ophthalmology, 1984 - 1987
  • University of Louisville School of Medicine
    University of Louisville School of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 1983 - 1983
  • University of Louisville School of Medicine
    University of Louisville School of MedicineClass of 1983
  • University of Louisville
    University of LouisvilleMS, Anatomy, 1976 - 1979

Certifications & Licensure

  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 1983 - 2027
  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 1984 - 2027
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2024 - 2026
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2005 - 2026
  • Ophthalmology
    American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Who's Who In America 2008-2013, 2012
  • Member, Pan-American Association of Ophthamologists Phi Delta Epsilon Medical Fraternity, 2012
  • Physician's Recognition Award - with Commendation 2007-2010 American Medical Association, 2007

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Significant Treatment Failure with Intravitreal Bevacizumab for Retinopathy of Prematurity  
    Patel, RD, Shapiro, MJ, Blair, MP, Lichtenstein, SJ, Arch Ophthamologyl
  • Efficacy of Intravitreal Bevacizumab for Stage 3+ Retinopathy of Prematurity  
    Mintz-Hittner HA, Kennedy KA, Chuang AZ for the BEAT-ROP Cooperative Group (Lagouros PA, Lichtenstein SJ, Hocker JR), N Engl J Med
  • Kinetics of Kill of Bacterial Conjunctivitis Isolates with Moxilfloxacin, a Fluoroquinolone, Compared with the Aminoglycosides Tobramycin and Gentamicin  
    Wagner RS, Granet DB, Lichtenstein SJ, Jamison T, Dajcs JJ, Gross RD, Cockrum P, Clin Ophthalmol

Abstracts/Posters

  • A Study of the Role of the Fuchsin Moiety of Aldehyde Fuchsin in Staining of Unoxidized Pancreatic B Cells
    Lichtenstein SJ, Nettleton GS, J Histochem Cytochem, 28:602-603

Lectures

  • Anatomy and Physiology for the Ophthalmic Technician 
    Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel, Ophthalmology's 29th Continuing Ed Prgm, Orlando FL
  • Eye Examination for the Pediatrician Ophthalmoscopy Workshop 
    American Academy of Pediatrics, Ntl Conference & Exhibition, Boston Convention & Exposition Center
  • A Closer Look at Ocular Infections: A Case-Based Discussion of Diagnostic Challenges and Advances in Treatment Options 
    National Nurse Practitioner Symposium, Copper Convention Center, Copper Mountain, Colorado

Other

Committees

  • Board of Directors, Director-at-Large, International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (IJCAHPO) 2017 - Present
  • Medical Director of Pediatric Ophthalmology, Children's Hospital of Illinois, Peoria, IL 2011 - Present
  • Commissioner Representing The American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology 2016 - 2017
  • Secretary/Treasurer, Peoria Medical Society Foundation 2011 - 2012
  • Vice President, Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology Foundation 2009 - 2015

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