Jesse Brown VA Residency in Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation

Category:
Ocular Disease

School Affiliation:
Illinois College of Optometry

Residency Location:
Jesse Brown Chicago VAMC - Hines VAH

VA Medical Center Optometry (170F)
820 South Damen Avenue
Chicago, IL 60612
Phone: 312-569-7505
Fax: 312-569-7547

Coordinator:
Dr. Thomas Stelmack - thomas.stelmack@va.gov
Residency Director:
Stephanie Messner, O.D. - smessner@ico.edu

Key Residency Information:

Residency Description:

This fully accredited residency program offers a unique training opportunity by providing extensive clinical experience in the management of ocular disease as well as comprehensive low vision. Each resident can anticipate providing direct care to over 1500 patients, of which 95% have ocular disease which the residents manage. State of the art diagnostic equipment (including digital photography (including UBM), optical coherence tomography, and ultrasonography) is routinely utilized. Experienced optometric and medical faculty and staff, including all ophthalmic sub-specialties and blind center rehabilitation teachers, are involved in education of the residents. Although the program emphasizes clinical care, there are abundant research and educational opportunities including participating in Grand Rounds and other conferences at the University of Illinois and the Illinois College of Optometry. For more information please visit

Find more information & apply