Peter Russo
O.D., Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry
Professor
Program Director, Contact Lens Program
Ophthalmology
CONTACT INFORMATION
Specialties
Comprehensive Eye Care, Contact Lenses, Contact Lens Complications, Preventive Care
Locations
Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital
Publications
Leyva-Vega,M.; Gerfen,J.; Thiel,B. D.; Jurkiewicz,D.; Rand,E. B.; Pawlowska,J.; Kaminska,D.; Russo,P.; Gai,X.; Krantz,I. D.; Kamath,B. M.; Hakonarson,H.; Haber,B. A.; Spinner,N. B.Genomic alterations in biliary atresia suggest region of potential disease susceptibility in 2q37.3 American journal of medical genetics.Part A 2010 ;152A(4):886-895
Rowley,A. H.; Baker,S. C.; Shulman,S. T.; Garcia,F. L.; Fox,L. M.; Kos,I. M.; Crawford,S. E.; Russo,P. A.; Hammadeh,R.; Takahashi,K.; Orenstein,J. M.RNA-containing cytoplasmic inclusion bodies in ciliated bronchial epithelium months to years after acute Kawasaki disease. PLoS ONE [Electronic Resource] 2008 ;3(2):e1582
Russo,P. A.; Bouchard,C. S.; Galasso,J. M.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. Eye & Contact Lens: Science & Clinical Practice 2007 ;33(3):144-147
Education
Medical School
Illinois College of Optometry
Residency
VA Medical Center, Chicago-West Side, Optometry
Interests & Hobbies
Family/Friends
Music
Medical Missions and Outreach Work
Outdoor Activities