James A. Katz
Experienced in Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)

Dr. James A. Katz

Ophthalmology
Aurora Healthcare
The Midwest Center For Sight
8901 W Golf Rd, 
Des Plaines, IL 
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Experienced in Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
Aurora Healthcare
The Midwest Center For Sight
8901 W Golf Rd, 
Des Plaines, IL 
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Overview

James Katz is an Ophthalmologist in Des Plaines, Illinois. Dr. Katz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye). His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).

Residency
University of Illinois Eye & Ear Infirmary, Ophthalmology
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in IL
Board Certifications
American Board Of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
University of Utah Medical Center, Cornea/Refractive Surgery
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

The Midwest Center for Sight
8901 W Golf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Call: 847-824-3127

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


7 Total Publications

Bilateral Effect of OC-01 (Varenicline Solution) Nasal Spray for Treatment of Signs and Symptoms in Individuals with Mild, Moderate, and Severe Dry Eye Disease.
Bilateral Effect of OC-01 (Varenicline Solution) Nasal Spray for Treatment of Signs and Symptoms in Individuals with Mild, Moderate, and Severe Dry Eye Disease.
Journal: Clinical therapeutics
Published: August 15, 2022
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    • Cataract
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    • Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
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    • Diabetic Retinopathy
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    • Allergic Conjunctivitis
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