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James Reidy

TitleAssociate Professor
InstitutionUniversity of Chicago
DepartmentOphthalmology & Visual Science
AddressChicago IL 60637
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    Widely respected ophthalmologist, James J. Reidy, MD, FACS, is a leading expert in the diagnosis and treatment of cornea and external eye disease. Dr. Reidy specializes in caring for patients with diseases of the cornea, corneal infections, cataracts and more.

    Dr. Reidy offers a new, FDA-approved outpatient procedure called corneal cross-linking. This procedure helps prevent the progression of keratoconus, a degenerative eye condition in which the normally round, dome-like cornea — the clear front window of the eye — become thin and develop a cone-like bulge. Corneal cross-linking is an alternative treatment to corneal transplant, a more invasive procedure.

    Dr. Reidy's commitment to research has lead to a better understanding of treatment procedures for cornea disease. He is investigating the use of stem cells in ocular surface reconstruction and the implementation of the Boston Keratoprosthesis (artificial cornea) for high-risk keratoplasty patients. As part of his determination in finding the best treatment for his patients, Dr. Reidy developed a treatment algorithm for recurrent corneal erosion syndrome.

    Along with his clinical and research pursuits, Dr. Reidy is a dedicated educator. He makes time to engage with medical students, residents and fellows, teaching them a wide range of clinical and surgical techniques to expand their knowledge on ophthalmology best practices.


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    Louisiana State University Medical Center, New Orleans, LAFellowship1989Cornea and External Disease
    Michael Reese Medical Center, Chicago, ILResident1987Ophthalmology
    University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UTResearch Fellowship1984Ophthalmic Pathology
    Loyola University, Maywood, ILMedical Intern1984Transitional Internship
    Loyola University, Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, ILMD1983Medicine
    Georgetown University, Washington, DCBS1978
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    2016Teacher of the Year, SUNY School of Medicine, Buffalo, NY
    2012Gift of Life Award, Upstate New York Transplant Services
    2010Secretariat Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology
    2010Chairman’s Award, Erie County Medical Center’s Lifeline Foundation, Buffalo, NY
    2006Physician of the Year, Erie County Medical Center Life-Line Foundation, Buffalo, NY
    2005Teacher of the Year, SUNY School of Medicine, Buffalo, NY
    2004Prime-time Lifetime Achievement Award, Coordinated Care Management, Buffalo, NY
    2004Achievement Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology
    2001Man-of-the-Year Award, Southeast Works, Depew, NY
    2001Teacher of the Year, SUNY School of Medicine, Buffalo, NY
    1998Teacher of the Year, SUNY School of Medicine, Buffalo, NY
    1996Teacher of the Year, SUNY School of Medicine, Buffalo, NY
    1992Teacher of the Year, SUNY School of Medicine, Buffalo, NY

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         (Reidy, James)Jan 1, 1995 - Dec 31, 1995
    Allergan Pharmaceuticals Inc
    Ofloxacin treatment for acute bacterial conjunctivitis
    Role: PI
         (Reidy, James)Jan 1, 1996 - Dec 31, 1996
    Alcon, Inc.
    Ciprofloxacin ointment for bacterial keratitis
    Role: PI
         (Reidy, James)Jan 1, 1998 - Dec 31, 1998
    Boehringer-Ingelheim
    Bromhexine treatment trial for Sjögren’s syndrome
    Role Description: $5,206
    Role: PI
         (Reidy, James)Jan 1, 2003 - Dec 31, 2003
    Upstate New York Transplant Services/Kidney Foundation
    Modification of corneal inflammation
    Role Description: $3,500
    Role: PI
         (Reidy, James)Jan 1, 2005 - Dec 31, 2005
    Leica Inc
    Evaluation of the Leica NonContact Tonometer
    Role Description: $15,000
    Role: PI
         (Reidy, James)Jan 1, 2008 - Dec 31, 2012
    Research to Prevent Blindess
    Cornea-collagen Cross-linking in Keratoconus
    Role Description: $15,000
    Role: PI

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    Publications listed below are automatically derived from MEDLINE/PubMed and other sources, which might result in incorrect or missing publications. Faculty can login to make corrections and additions.
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    1. Anand N, Reidy JJ, Riaz KM. Short-term regression of corneal neovascularization with combination therapy of argon green laser photocoagulation and subconjunctival bevacizumab. Int Med Case Rep J. 2019; 12:89-92. PMID: 31114395.
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    2. Chen TH, Christoforidis GA, Reidy JJ. A Woman With Fluctuating Left Eye Swelling and Redness. JAMA Ophthalmol. 2018 Dec 06. PMID: 30520934.
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    3. Paley GL, Lubniewski AJ, Reidy JJ, Farooq AV. Toxic Keratoconjunctivitis. Eye Contact Lens. 2018 Sep; 44 Suppl 1:S8-S15. PMID: 28445208.
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    4. Hadjokas NP, Reidy JJ, Farooq AV. Chronic Follicular Conjunctivitis in a Middle-aged Woman. JAMA Ophthalmol. 2018 Jul 01; 136(7):833-834. PMID: 29801089.
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    5. Silas MR, Hilkert SM, Reidy JJ, Farooq AV. Posterior keratoconus. Br J Ophthalmol. 2018 07; 102(7):863-867. PMID: 29122822.
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    6. Sane M, Selvadurai A, Reidy J, Higgs D, Gonzalez-Fernandez F, Lincoff N. Transient visual loss due to reversible 'pending' central retinal artery occlusion in occult giant cell arteritis. Eye (Lond). 2014 Nov; 28(11):1387-90. PMID: 25081291.
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    7. Clements JL, Bouchard CS, Lee WB, Dunn SP, Mannis MJ, Reidy JJ, John T, Hannush SB, Goins KM, Wagoner MD, Adi MA, Rubenstein JB, Udell IJ, Babiuch AS. Retrospective review of graft dislocation rate associated with descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty after primary failed penetrating keratoplasty. Cornea. 2011 Apr; 30(4):414-8. PMID: 21099405.
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    8. Nguyen TH, Weisenthal RW, Florakis GJ, Reidy JJ, Gaster RN, Tom D. Penetrating keratoplasty in active Acanthamoeba keratitis. Cornea. 2010 Sep; 29(9):1000-4. PMID: 20520535.
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    9. Hershberger DH, Minnal V, Reynolds JD, Reidy JJ. Isolated corneal findings in incontinentia pigmenti. J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2009 Nov-Dec; 46(6):381. PMID: 19928748.
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    10. Farooq O, Buccilli A, Varma C, Reidy JJ, Faden H. Posterior scleritis: a rare pediatric disorder. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2009 Oct; 48(8):869-72. PMID: 19483139.
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    11. Weiss JS, Kruth HS, Kuivaniemi H, Tromp G, Karkera J, Mahurkar S, Lisch W, Dupps WJ, White PS, Winters RS, Kim C, Rapuano CJ, Sutphin J, Reidy J, Hu FR, Lu DW, Ebenezer N, Nickerson ML. Genetic analysis of 14 families with Schnyder crystalline corneal dystrophy reveals clues to UBIAD1 protein function. Am J Med Genet A. 2008 Feb 01; 146A(3):271-83. PMID: 18176953.
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    12. Patel NR, Reidy JJ, Gonzalez-Fernandez F. Nocardia keratitis after laser in situ keratomileusis: clinicopathologic correlation. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2005 Oct; 31(10):2012-5. PMID: 16338576.
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    13. Seigel GM, Sun W, Salvi R, Campbell LM, Sullivan S, Reidy JJ. Human corneal stem cells display functional neuronal properties. Mol Vis. 2003 Apr 30; 9:159-63. PMID: 12724646.
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    14. Reidy JJ. Penetrating keratoplasty in infancy and early childhood. Curr Opin Ophthalmol. 2001 Aug; 12(4):258-61. PMID: 11507338.
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    15. Reidy JJ, Paulus MP, Gona S. Recurrent erosions of the cornea: epidemiology and treatment. Cornea. 2000 Nov; 19(6):767-71. PMID: 11095047.
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    16. Sudesh S, Reidy JJ, Zagelbaum BM, Donnenfeld ED, Perry HD, Llovera IN. Clinical features of bleb disorder of the cornea. Cornea. 1998 Mar; 17(2):222-6. PMID: 9520203.
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    17. Reidy JJ, Sudesh S, Klafter AB, Olivia C. Infection of the conjunctiva by Rhinosporidium seeberi. Surv Ophthalmol. 1997 Mar-Apr; 41(5):409-13. PMID: 9163838.
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    18. Reidy JJ, Jacobson MS, Thompson HW, Beuerman RW, Leach DH, McDonald MB. Comparison of corneal epithelial wound healing after photorefractive and lamellar keratectomy. J Refract Surg. 1996 Mar-Apr; 12(3):352-7. PMID: 8705710.
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    19. Engel LS, Callegan MC, Hobden JA, Reidy JJ, Hill JM, O'Callaghan RJ. Effectiveness of specific antibiotic/steroid combinations for therapy of experimental Pseudomonas aeruginosa keratitis. Curr Eye Res. 1995 Mar; 14(3):229-34. PMID: 7796606.
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    20. Reidy JJ, Zarzour J, Thompson HW, Beuerman RW. Effect of topical beta blockers on corneal epithelial wound healing in the rabbit. Br J Ophthalmol. 1994 May; 78(5):377-80. PMID: 7912954.
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    21. Hobden JA, O'Callaghan RJ, Hill JM, Hagenah M, Insler MS, Reidy JJ. Ciprofloxacin and prednisolone therapy for experimental Pseudomonas keratitis. Curr Eye Res. 1992 Mar; 11(3):259-65. PMID: 1587148.
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    22. Unterman SR, Reidy JJ, Hill JH, Kaufman HE. Effect of intracanalicular collagen implants on the absorption of topically applied sodium fluorescein. Cornea. 1991 Nov; 10(6):516-8. PMID: 1782780.
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    23. Frantz JM, Gebhardt BM, Reidy JJ, McDonald MB. Immunogenicity of epikeratophakia tissue lenses containing living donor keratocytes. Refract Corneal Surg. 1991 Mar-Apr; 7(2):141-5. PMID: 1710490.
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    24. Reidy JJ, Hobden JA, Hill JM, Forman K, O'Callaghan RJ. The efficacy of topical ciprofloxacin and norfloxacin in the treatment of experimental Pseudomonas keratitis. Cornea. 1991 Jan; 10(1):25-8. PMID: 1902152.
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    25. Hobden JA, Reidy JJ, O'Callaghan RJ, Insler MS, Hill JM. Quinolones in collagen shields to treat aminoglycoside-resistant pseudomonal keratitis. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 1990 Nov; 31(11):2241-3. PMID: 2173684.
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    26. Hobden JA, Reidy JJ, O'Callaghan RJ, Insler MS, Hill JM. Ciprofloxacin iontophoresis for aminoglycoside-resistant pseudomonal keratitis. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 1990 Oct; 31(10):1940-4. PMID: 2210988.
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    27. Reidy JJ, Limberg M, Kaufman HE. Delivery of fluorescein to the anterior chamber using the corneal collagen shield. Ophthalmology. 1990 Sep; 97(9):1201-3. PMID: 2234854.
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    28. Wilson SE, Lin DT, Klyce SD, Reidy JJ, Insler MS. Rigid contact lens decentration: a risk factor for corneal warpage. CLAO J. 1990 Jul-Sep; 16(3):177-82. PMID: 2379304.
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    29. Reidy JJ, Gebhardt BM, Kaufman HE. The collagen shield. A new vehicle for delivery of cyclosporin A to the eye. Cornea. 1990 Jul; 9(3):196-9. PMID: 2373013.
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    30. Lin DT, Wilson SE, Reidy JJ, Klyce SD, McDonald MB, Kaufman HE, McNeill JI. An adjustable single running suture technique to reduce postkeratoplasty astigmatism. A preliminary report. Ophthalmology. 1990 Jul; 97(7):934-8. PMID: 2199890.
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    31. Wilson SE, Lin DT, Klyce SD, Reidy JJ, Insler MS. Topographic changes in contact lens-induced corneal warpage. Ophthalmology. 1990 Jun; 97(6):734-44. PMID: 2374677.
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    32. Beyer CF, Hill JM, Reidy JJ, Beuerman RW. Corneal nerve disruption reactivates virus in rabbits latently infected with HSV-1. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 1990 May; 31(5):925-32. PMID: 2159453.
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    33. Chen YF, Gebhardt BM, Reidy JJ, Kaufman HE. Cyclosporine-containing collagen shields suppress corneal allograft rejection. Am J Ophthalmol. 1990 Feb 15; 109(2):132-7. PMID: 2301524.
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    34. Reidy JJ, McDonald MB, Klyce SD. The corneal topography of epikeratophakia. Refract Corneal Surg. 1990 Jan-Feb; 6(1):26-31. PMID: 2248901.
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    35. Lin DT, Wilson SE, Reidy JJ, Klyce SD, McDonald MB, Insler MS, Kaufman HE. Topographic changes that occur with 10-0 running suture removal following penetrating keratoplasty. Refract Corneal Surg. 1990 Jan-Feb; 6(1):21-5. PMID: 2248900.
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    36. Hobden JA, O'Callaghan RJ, Hill JM, Reidy JJ, Rootman DS, Thompson HW. Tobramycin iontophoresis into corneas infected with drug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Curr Eye Res. 1989 Nov; 8(11):1163-9. PMID: 2515036.
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    37. Frantz JM, Reidy JJ, McDonald MB. A comparison of surgical keratometers. Refract Corneal Surg. 1989 Nov-Dec; 5(6):409-13. PMID: 2488839.
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    38. Rootman DS, Hill JM, Haruta Y, Reidy JJ, Kaufman HE. Trifluridine decreases ocular HSV-1 recovery, but not herpetic lesions after timolol iontophoresis. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 1989 Apr; 30(4):678-83. PMID: 2539342.
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    39. Hobden JA, Reidy JJ, O'Callaghan RJ, Hill JM, Insler MS, Rootman DS. Treatment of experimental Pseudomonas keratitis using collagen shields containing tobramycin. Arch Ophthalmol. 1988 Nov; 106(11):1605-7. PMID: 3142450.
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    40. Reidy JJ, Giltner J, Apple DJ, Anderson RL. Paranasal sinusitis, orbital abscess, and inflammatory tumors of the orbit. Ophthalmic Surg. 1987 May; 18(5):363-6. PMID: 3601343.
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    41. Richburg FA, Reidy JJ, Apple DJ, Olson RJ. Sterile hypopyon secondary to ultrasonic cleaning solution. J Cataract Refract Surg. 1986 May; 12(3):248-51. PMID: 3712261.
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    42. Isenberg RA, Apple DJ, Reidy JJ, Richards SC, Park SB, Deacon J. Histopathologic and scanning electron microscopic study of one type of intraocular lens. Arch Ophthalmol. 1986 May; 104(5):683-6. PMID: 3707411.
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    43. Welch DB, Apple DJ, Mendelsohn AD, Reidy JJ, Chalkley TH, Wilensky JT. Lens injury following iridotomy with a Q-switched neodymium-YAG laser. Arch Ophthalmol. 1986 Jan; 104(1):123-5. PMID: 3753646.
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    44. Apple DJ, Jones GR, Reidy JJ, Loftfield K. Ocular perforation and phthisis bulbi secondary to strabismus surgery. J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 1985 Sep-Oct; 22(5):184-7. PMID: 4045647.
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    45. Reidy JJ, Apple DJ, Googe JM, Mackman G, Richey MA, Mamalis N, Olson RJ. An analysis of semiflexible, closed-loop anterior chamber intraocular lenses. J Am Intraocul Implant Soc. 1985 Jul; 11(4):344-52. PMID: 4030480.
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    46. Reidy JJ, Apple DJ, Steinmetz RL, Craythorn JM, Loftfield K, Gieser SC, Brady SE. Melanocytoma: nomenclature, pathogenesis, natural history and treatment. Surv Ophthalmol. 1985 Mar-Apr; 29(5):319-27. PMID: 3992470.
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    47. Apple DJ, Reidy JJ, Googe JM, Mamalis N, Novak LC, Loftfield K, Olson RJ. A comparison of ciliary sulcus and capsular bag fixation of posterior chamber intraocular lenses. J Am Intraocul Implant Soc. 1985 Jan; 11(1):44-63. PMID: 3881378.
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    48. Apple DJ, Craythorn JM, Reidy JJ, Steinmetz RL, Brady SE, Bohart WA. Malignant transformation of an optic nerve melanocytoma. Can J Ophthalmol. 1984 Dec; 19(7):320-5. PMID: 6525581.
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    49. Apple DJ, Craythorn JM, Olson RJ, Little LE, Lyman JB, Reidy JJ, Loftfield K. Anterior segment complications and neovascular glaucoma following implantation of a posterior chamber intraocular lens. Ophthalmology. 1984 Apr; 91(4):403-19. PMID: 6201794.
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