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Steven Lichtenstein, MD, Ophthalmology, Peoria, IL, OSF Saint Francis Medical Center

StevenJLichtensteinMDFAAP, 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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Summary

  • Dr. Steven Lichtenstein is an ophthalmologist in Peoria, IL and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including OSF Saint Francis Medical Center and Children's Hospital of Illinois. He received his medical degree from University of Louisville School of Medicine and has been in practice 35 years. He specializes in pediatric & strabismus and is experienced in pediatric ophthalmology, strabismus surgery, pediatric cataract surgery, pediatric glaucoma, and pediatric retinal disease.

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

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2005 - 2026
  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 1984 - 2025
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 1983 - 2025
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1986 - 2021
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2014 - 2016
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

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

  • Conjunctivitis Across the Pediatric Spectrum 
    Lichtenstein SJ, Medscape
    http://cme.medscape.com/viewarticle/725007
  • The Diagnosis and Treatment of Bacterial Conjunctivitis in Pediatric Patients 
    Lichtenstein SJ, Medscape
    http://www.medscape.com/viewprogram/14737
  • The Red Eye 
    Lichtenstein SJ
    Audio Digest
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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
  • Member, Illinois State Medical State Medical Society, Committee on Drugs and Therapeutics 2009 - 2013
  • Delegate, Illinois State Medical Society House of Delegates 2009 - 2013
  • Board Member, Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness 2009 - 2011
  • President, Peoria Medical Society 2009 - 2010
  • Member, Website Committee, American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus 2006 - 2011
  • Member, Ophtalmic Technology Assessment committee Pediatric Ophthalmology/Strabismus Panel, American Academy of Ophthalmology 2006 - 2010
  • Member, Council on Membership and Advocacy, Illinois State Medical Society 2006 - 2009
  • Board Member, Joint Commission for Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology Foundation 2005 - 2009
  • Immediate Past Chair, America Academy of Pediatrics, Section on Ophthalmology 2004 - 2006
  • Chair, Bylaws Committee, American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus 2003 - 2006

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations