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Charles Bouchard
Charles Bouchard
M.A.,M.D.
John P. Mulcahy Professor of Ophthalmology
Department Chairperson, Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology
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Specialties
Tearing, Surgery for Nearsightedness, Cataracts, Contact Lens Complications, Conjunctivitis, Blepharospasms, Dry Eyes, Itchy Eyes/Ocular Allergy, Keratoconus, LASIK, Cataract No-Stitch Surgery, Comprehensive Eye Care, DSEK Procedure
Locations
Loyola Outpatient Center
Loyola Center for Health at Burr Ridge
Board Certifications
Ophthalmology - General Cert: AM Board of Ophthalmology
Publications
Confocal microscopy of contact lens keratitis presenting as central toxic keratopathy.Hsu,M.; Tu,E.; Bouchard,C.EYE & CONTACT LENS: SCIENCE & CLINICAL PRACTICE 2011 ;37(6):377-380
Management of ocular conditions in the burn unit: thermal and chemical burns and Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysisLin,A.; Patel,N.; Yoo,D.; DeMartelaere,S.; Bouchard,C.JOURNAL OF BURN CARE & RESEARCH 2011 ;32(5):547-560
Retrospective review of graft dislocation rate associated with descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty after primary failed penetrating keratoplasty.Clements,J. L.; Bouchard,C. S.; Lee,W. B.; Dunn,S. P.; Mannis,M. J.; Reidy,J. J.; John,T.; Hannush,S. B.; Goins,K. M.; Wagoner,M. D.; Adi,M. A.; Rubenstein,J. B.; Udell,I. J.; Babiuch,A. S.CORNEA 2011 ;30(4):414-418
Risk of sleep apnea in keratoconus patients. ARVO Abstract #46454Paik,J. Y.; Garcia,C.; Bouchard,C. S.; Belsare,G.; Saidel,M.Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science 2010 ;51( ):E-Abstract 46454
Effects of intracameral epinephrine on heart rate and blood pressure during cataract surgery. ARVO Abstract #5403Saraiya,N.; Bouchard,C. S.; Khanna,A.Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science 2010 ;51( ):E-Abstract 5403
Simplified surgical technique for harvesting corneal stem cells.Bouchard,C. S.; John,T.Ocular Surgical News US ed. 2010 ;28( ):4
Clinical approach to immune-related disorders of the external eyeBouchard,C. S. 2010 ; (Chapter 7):183-224
Ocular immunologyBouchard,C. S. 2010 ; (Chapter 6):173-182
A Review of Surgical Techniques for Harvesting Corneal Stem Cells from Allograft Donor TissueBouchard,C. S.Techniques in Ophthalmology 2010 ;8(1):10-14
The Prevalence of Diabetic Retinopathy in a Rural Guatemalan Eye Clinic; ARVO Abstract # 2095Gable,E.; Novak,L.; Bouchard,C. S.Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science 2010 ; ( ):
Retrospective comparison of visual outcomes of staged versus simultaneous cataract extraction with intraocular lens placement followed by descemet's-stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK). ARVO Abstract #5416Krad,O.; Garcia,C.; Filippelli,J.; Momi,R.; Paik,J.; Feder,R.; Bouchard,C. S.; Lin,A.Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science 2010 ;51( ):E-Abstract 5416
Indications and outcomes of amniotic membranes in acute Stevens-Johnson syndromeHsu,M.; Jayaram,A.; Verner,R.; Clements,J.; Lin,A.; Bouchard,C. S. 2010 ; ( ):PO329
Blended vision after bilateral monofocal cataract surgery: an evaluation of spectacle independence and vision-related quality of life. ARVO Abstract #3639Landes,A. M.; Garcia,C.; Filippelli,J.; Paik,J.; Bouchard,C. S.; Lin,A.Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science 2010 ;51( ):E-Abstract 952
Chicago multicenter endophthalmitis registry (CMER). ARVO Abstract #6050Tekwani,S. H.; De Alba,F.; Jayaram,A.; Gaynes,B.; Daily,M.; Bouchard,C. S.; Skleda,K.; Risma,T.; Andrews,K.Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science 2010 ;51( ):E-Abstract 6050
A matrix of pathologic responses in the corneaWaring,G. W.; Bouchard,C. S. 2010 ; ( ):
Proteomic Analysis of the Keraotoconus Cornea by ProteinChip(R) Array. ARVO Abstract #4547Baltasar,F. E.; Leung,E. H.; Iqbal,O.; Fareed,J.; Coyne,E.; Bu,P.; Bouchard,C. S.ARVO Meeting Abstracts 2009 ;50(5):ARVO Abstract # 4547.-ARVO Abstract # 4547.
Positional identification of variants of Adamts16 linked to inherited hypertension.Joe,B.; Saad,Y.; Lee,N. H.; Frank,B. C.; Achinike,O. H.; Luu,T. V.; Gopalakrishnan,K.; Toland,E. J.; Farms,P.; Yerga-Woolwine,S.; Manickavasagam,E.; Rapp,J. P.; Garrett,M. R.; Coe,D.; Apte,S. S.; Rankinen,T.; Pérusse,L.; Ehret,G. B.; Ganesh,S. K.; O'Connor,A.; Rice,T.; Weder,A. B.; Chakravarti,A.; Rao,D. C.; Bouchard,C.HUMAN MOLECULAR GENETICS 2009 ;18(15):2825-2838
Noninfectious keratitisBouchard,C. S. 2009 ; (Chapter 4.17):
Resident cataract refraction outcomes. ARVO Abstract #5590Jacob,G.; Bouchard,C. S.; Kancherla,S.Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science 2009 ;50( ):ARVO Abstract 5590-ARVO Abstract 5590
Retrospective review of graft dislocation rate associated with descemet's stripping endothelial keratoplasty (DSEK) after primary failed penetrating keratoplasty (PKP). ARVO Abstract #1237Clements,J.; Bouchard,C. S.; Lee,W. B.; Dunn,S. P.; Mannis,M. J.; Reidy,J.; John,T.; Hannush,S. B.; Goins,K. M.; Adi,M.Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science 2009 ;50( ):ARVO Abstract 1237-ARVO Abstract 1237
OphthalmologyMerchut,M. P.; Bouchard,C. S. 2008 ; (Part XVII):819-830
Microbial cultures of the microkeratome blade immediately after flap construction in laser in situ keratomileusis.Khan,A. M.; Larson,B.; Noth,J.; Rosen,R.; Bouchard,C. S.Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery 2008 ;34(5):842-845
Exophiala jeanselmei keratitis after laser in situ keratomileusis.Leung,E. H.; Moskalewicz,R.; Parada,J. P.; Kovach,K. J.; Bouchard,C. S.Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery 2008 ;34(10):1809-1811
Bilateral atonic pupils after cataract surgery.Tekwani,S.; Ghafouri,R.; Andreoli,M.; Davis,P.; Bouchard,C. S.Ophthalmic Surgery, Lasers & Imaging 2008 ;39(2):140-142
Decreased corneal donor death to preservation interval is a prognostic factor in graft survival and final BCVA of penetrating keratoplasty in keratoconus patients. ARVO Abstract #4700Doe,J. W.; Bouchard,C. S.; Sugar,J.; Rubenstein,J.Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science 2007 ;48( ):E-Abstract 4700
A comparison of topical chlorhexidine, ciprofloxacin, and fortified tobramycin/cefazolin in rabbit models of Staphylococcus and Pseudomonas keratitis.Bu,P.; Riske,P. S.; Zaya,N. E.; Carey,R.; Bouchard,C. S.Journal of Ocular Pharmacology & Therapeutics 2007 ;23(3):213-220
Decreased Corneal Donor Death to Preservation Interval is a Prognostic Factor in Graft Survival and Final BVCA of Penetrating Keratoplasty in Keratoconus Patients. ARVO Abstract #4700Doe,J. W.; Bouchard,C.; Sugar,J.; Rubenstein,J.ARVO Meeting Abstracts 2007 ;48(5):4700
Keratometry measurements following penetrating keratoplastySalm,D.; Bouchard,C. S.; Anderson,M.Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science 2007 ;48( ):E-Abstract 3543
Extended-wear silicone hydrogel soft contact lenses in the management of moderate to severe dry eye signs and symptoms secondary to graft-versus-host disease.Russo,P. A.; Bouchard,C. S.; Galasso,J. M.EYE & CONTACT LENS: SCIENCE & CLINICAL PRACTICE 2007 ;33(3):144-147
Meta-analysis of genome-wide scans for blood pressure in African American and Nigerian samples. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute GeneLink Project.Rice,T.; Wu,X.; Bouchard,C.; Rankinen,T.; Rao,D. C.; Jaquish,C. E.; Fabsitz,R. R.; Province,M. A.AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HYPERTENSION 2006 ;19(3):270-274
The role of platelet count in decision-making for suspected giant cell arteritis. ARVO Abstract #785Bouchard,C. S.; Ahmad,A. Z.; Park,W. C.; Hayek,B.; Blatt,S.Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science 2006 ;47( ):E-Abstract 785
Acanthamoeba keratitis with herpes simplex keratitis is a separate clinical entity. ARVO Abstract #2616John,T.; Bouchard,C. S.; Perlman,J. I.; Thomas,C.; Bala,R.Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science 2005 ;46( ):E-Abstract 2616
Ocular immune responseBouchard,C. S. 2005 ; ( ):
Therapeutic continuous wear silicone hydrogel contact lenses in the management of moderate to severe dry eyeRusso,P. A.; Galasso,J.; Bouchard,C. S.Optometry & Vision Science 2005 ;82( ):E-Abstract 055064
The role of lamellar dissection in fibrin glue secured conjunctivolimbal autografts (CLAU) in a rabbit model. ARVO Abstract #2665Mirza,R.; Kucharski,C.; Bu,P.; Bouchard,C. S.Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science 2005 ;46( ):E-Abstract 2665
In vitro study of the efficacy of chlorhexidine in the management of infectious keratitis. ARVO Abstract #4881Delany,C. M.; Yong,S.; Gajjar,M.; Jacobs,G.; Bouchard,C. S.Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science 2005 ;45( ):4881
Use of Fibrin Glue for Conjunctival Limbal Autografts in a Rabbit Model of Limbal Stem Cell Deficiency. ARVO Abstract.Mirza,R.; Bouchard,C. S.; Bu,P.; Nijm,L.ARVO Meeting Abstracts 2004 ;45(5):1446
Noninfectious keratitisBouchard,C. S. 2004 ; (Chapter 4.17):289-298
Amniotic membrane transplantation in the management of severe ocular surface disease: indications and outcomes.Bouchard,C. S.; John,T.The Ocular Surface 2004 ;2(3):201-211
Starburst phenomenon: an objective comparison of LASIK versus surface ablationEidt,J.; Larson,B. L.; Creech,S.; Bouchard,C. S.Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science 2003 ;44(S):
Penetration of Chlorhexidine into the Rabbit Anterior Chamber Following Topical Administration. ARVO Abstract.Banich,A. M.; Bu,P.; Jacob,G.; Fox,l.; Zhang,x.; Perlman,J. I.; Bouchard,C. S.ARVO Meeting Abstracts 2003 ;44(5):3769
Human Amniotic Membrane Transplant In Various Anterior Segment DiseasesJoth,T.; Bouchard,C. S.Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science 2002 ;43( ):E-abstract 4191
A comparison of topical chlorhexidine, ciproflaxacin, and fortified tobramycin/cefazolin in a rabbit model of staphylococcus and pseudomonas keratitisRiske,P. S.; Bu,P.; Bouchard,C. S.; Zaya,N.; Carey,R. B.; Creech,S.Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science 2002 ;43( ):1573
Comparison of Topical Chlorhexidine, Ciprofloxacin, and Fortified Tobramycin/Cefazolin in Rabbit Models of Staphylococcus and Pseudomonas Keratitis. ARVO Abstract.Riske,P. S.; Bu,P.; Bouchard,C. S.; Zaya,N.; Carey,R. B.; Creech,S.ARVO Meeting Abstracts 2002 ;43(12):1573
Layered Pre-Descemet Intracorneal Hemorrhage in a Patient With End-Stage GlaucomaBouchard,C. S.; Wood,C. F.; Banich,A. M.; McDonnell,J. F.Annals of Ophthalmology 2002 ;34(4):224-225
Amniotic membrane transplantation for ocular surface diseaseJohn,T.; Bouchard,C. S. 2002 ; ( ):
Human amniotic membrane transplantation in various anterior segment diseasesJohn,T.; Bouchard,C. S.Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science 2002 ;43( ):4186
A new device to evaluate starburst phenomenon seen around lights at night after LASIKSnyder,E.; Larson,B.; Bouchard,C. S.Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science 2002 ;43( ):2101
The effect of ambient relative humidity on LASIK outcomesStroh,J.; Hassan,J.; Bouchard,C. S.; Creech,S.Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science 2002 ;43( ):4163
Ocular morbidity associated with airbag deployment: a report of seven cases and a review of the literatureBall,D. C.; Bouchard,C. S.CORNEA 2001 ;20(2):159-163
Ocular complications of thermal injury: a 3-year retrospective.Bouchard,C. S.; Morno,K.; Perkins,J.; McDonnell,J. F.; Dicken,R.Journal of Trauma-Injury Infection & Critical Care 2001 ;50(1):79-82
Dehiscence of radial keratotomy wounds without globe rupture following explosion injury.Bouchard,C. S.; Vaziri,B.JOURNAL OF REFRACTIVE SURGERY 2001 ;17(5):561-563
Changes in Corneal Topography in Post Dermatoplasty Patients Following Rigid Gas Permeable Contact Lens Wear. ARVO Abstract.Close,T.; Russo,P. A.; Bouchard,C. S.Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science 2001 ;42( ):S591
Changes in corneal topography in post keratoplasty patients following rigid gas permeable contact lens wearClose,T.; Russo,P.; Bouchard,C. S.Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science 2000 ;40( ):S245
Effect of herpes simplex keratitis on acanthamoeba corneal infectionJoth,T.; Perlman,J. I.; Bouchard,C. S.; Thomas,C. 2000 ; ( ):
Effect of topical anti-inflammatory drugs on corneal and limbal wound healing.Barba,K. R.; Samy,A.; Lai,C.; Perlman,J. I.; Bouchard,C. S.Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery 2000 ;26(6):893-897
Ocular complications following acoustic neuroma resectionRisk,P. S.; Vaziri,B.; Bouchard,C. S.; Creech,S. D.Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science 2000 ;40(S):S245
An animal model of amniotic membrane transplantation alone in the management of severe stem cell deficiencyBouchard,C. S.; Allen,S.Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science 2000 ;40(S):S245
Education
Medical School
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Residency
George Washington University Hospital, Ophthalmology
Fellowship
Georgetown University Medical Center, Cornea and External Diseases
Languages
French
Interests & Hobbies
Gardening
Tennis
Music