Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy

Dr. Ema Avdagic

Ophthalmology
Aurora Healthcare
Chicago Arbor Eye Institute
11600 S Kedzie Ave, 
Merrionette Park, IL 
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Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
Aurora Healthcare
Chicago Arbor Eye Institute
11600 S Kedzie Ave, 
Merrionette Park, IL 
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Ema Avdagic is an Ophthalmologist in Merrionette Park, Illinois. Dr. Avdagic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Vitrectomy.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Residency
University of Chicago Medical Center, Ophthalmology
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
 
Fellowships
University of Toronto, Glaucoma
Hospital Affiliations
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

Chicago Arbor Eye Institute
11600 S Kedzie Ave, Merrionette Park, IL 60803
Call: 708-388-4400

Clinical Research

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11 Total Publications

Bevacizumab for Retinopathy of Prematurity Is Not Associated With Systemic Hypertension.
Bevacizumab for Retinopathy of Prematurity Is Not Associated With Systemic Hypertension.
Journal: Journal of pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus
Published: August 14, 2024
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