Why ICO?
ICO provides excellence in both didactic and clinical education that is second to none. The faculty here takes pride and satisfaction in knowing they are helping to educate the next generation of eyecare providers. Our urban location provides diversity in patient encounters that encompasses routine refractive cases to complex diseases.
Biography
Dr. Chaglasian is a graduate of the State University of New York College of Optometry and a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry. After a decade in private practice, she became a full time faculty member at the Illinois College of Optometry, where she is an Associate Professor supervising clinical care in the Illinois Eye Institute. She has served as Coordinator of the Cornea/Contact Lens Residency program and the Assistant Dean for Community Based Education and International Programs. In May of 2021 she was appointed Associate Dean for Faculty. She lectures on the topics of refractive surgery and anterior segment disease.
Special Interests
Primary eye care, anterior segment disease, specialty contact lenses, refractive surgery
Education
SUNY College of Optometry, OD
SUNY Albany, BA
Experience
1996-2006, 2010-present Illinois College of Optometry
2005-present Mack Eye Center
2009-2010 Lundbeck, Inc.
1990-2000 North Suburban Vision Consultants, Ltd.
Awards & Honors
2015 Excellence in Education Award
Professional Organizations
Fellow, American Academy of Optometry
Member, American Optometric Association
Member, Illinois Optometric Association
Member, Cornea Section of the American Optometric Association
Member, Women Of Vision
Publications
“ROCK and Whorl”- Rhopressa may be a big help with glaucoma, but it could have some corneal side effects. Co-authored with Tammy Than, OD, MS. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, May 2018.
“Juggling Dry Eye and Glaucoma” - Co-authored with Tammy Than, OD, MS. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, November 2017.
“Corneal Collagen Crosslinking- Not Just For Adults” Co-authored with Tammy Than, OD, MS. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, February 2017.
“Is a Sustained Medication Delivery System on the Horizon?” Co-authored with Tammy Than, OD, MS. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, October 2016.
“A Firm Foundation –a new mucin-enhancing drug could support tear film stability from the ground up.” Co-authored with Tammy Than, OD, MS. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, March 2016.
“Dextenza on Deck - Could the latest approach to steroid therapy conquer noncompliance once and for all? Co-authored with Tammy Than, OD, MS. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, February 2016.
“Red Alert -Adenoviral infections remain the number one cause of urgent care visits to eye care practitioners' offices.” Co-authored with Tammy Than, OD, MS. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, October 2015.
“Lifitegraft in Limbo”. Co-authored with Tammy Than, OD, MS. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, November 2015.
"Cyclosporine — Not Just for Dry Eye?. Co-authored with Tammy Than, OD, MS. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, May 2015.
"Anti-VEGF in the Anterior Segment". Co-authored with Tammy Than, OD, MS. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, April 2015.
"A Sneak Peek at Next-gen Drugs to Treat Allergic Conjunctivitis". Co-authored with Tammy Than, OD, MS. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, March 2015.
"Bug Eyes: Are you fully considering Demodex in your work-ups and treatment decisions?. Co-authored with Tammy Than, OD, MS. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, January 2015.
"Topical Delivery to the Posterior Segment – Finally a Reality". Co-authored with Tammy Than, OD, MS. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, October 2014.
"New Drugs You May Have Missed". Co-authored with Tammy Than, OD, MS. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, September 2014.
"The Source of the Irritation". Co-authored with Tammy Than, OD, MS. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, May 2014.
"FQ’s: The Secret of Our Success". Co-authored with Tammy Than, OD, MS. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, April 2014.
"A Pain in the Formulary". Co-authored with Tammy Than, OD, MS. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, March 2014.
"We Will ROCK You: Rho-associated kinase inhibitors may offer new treatment options for our Fuchs’ dystrophy and bullous keratopathy patients". Co-authored with Tammy Than, OD, MS. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, January 2014.
"Exploring New Frontiers in Drug Delivery". Co-authored with Tammy Than, OD, MS. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, November 2013.
"Drug Upgrades Improve Compliance". Co-authored with Tammy Than, OD, MS. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, September 2013.
"BAK Tracking". Co-authored with Tammy Than, OD, MS. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, May 2013.
"When ‘Collateral Damage’ Strikes the Cornea". Co-authored with Tammy Than, OD, MS. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, April 2013.
"Cystaran: A Cystine-Depleting Treatment". Co-authored with Tammy Than, OD, MS. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, January 2013.
"A Toolbox Addition". Co-authored with Jill Autry, OD, R.Ph. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, November 2012.
"Retiring the Prescription Pad". Co-authored with Jill Autry, OD, R.Ph. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, October 2012.
"Flomax for Females?". Co-authored with Jill Autry, OD, R.Ph. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, September 2012.
"Are Four Weeks Better Than Two?". Co-authored with Jill Autry, OD, R.Ph. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, June 2012.
"Glaucoma and the New Prostaglandins". Co-authored with Jill Autry, OD, R.Ph. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, May 2012.
"Ease the Frustration: Treating RK". Co-authored with Jill Autry, OD, R.Ph. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, April 2012.
"It’s Time For Testosterone". Co-authored with Jill Autry, OD, R.Ph. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, March 2012.
"A New Pharmaceutical Tool". Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, January 2012.
"The Evolving Role of Biomarkers". Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, November 2011.
"Artificial Corneas: Where Are We Today". Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, October 2011.
"A New Treatment for MS". Co-authored with Ernest Bowling, OD, MS. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, October 2011.
"Keep An Eye on Eylea". Co-authored with Ernest Bowling, OD, MS. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, September 2011.
"A Preservative Free Option". Co-authored with Ernest Bowling, OD, MS. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, June 2011.
"Something New For That Old Itch". Co-authored with Ernest Bowling, OD, MS. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, May 2011.
"What’s New In Dry Eye – Really". Co-authored with Ernest Bowling, OD, MS. Optometric Management, April 2011.
"Preserved Preparation: Friend or Foe". Co-authored with Ernest Bowling, OD, MS. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, April 2011.
"Something New For That Old Itch". Co-authored with Ernest Bowling, OD. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, April 2011.
"Is Beauty Skin Deep". Co-authored with Gregg E. Russell, OD. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, March 2011.
"Relieve Patients’ Itchy, Irritated Eyes". Review of Optometry, March 2011.
"Strategies for Success: What do you do for your contact lens-dependent patient with ocular surface disease?" Co-authored with Gregg E. Russell, OD. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, April 2010.
"Nasal Allergies and the Eye: What role do allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis and sinusitis play in your practice?" Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, June 2009.
"Pupil Measurement Utilizing The Colvard Pupillometer and a Standard Pupil Gauge with a Cobalt Blue Filter Penlight". Chaglasian EL, Akbar S, Probst LE. J Cataract Refract Surg, 2006 Feb;32(2):255-60.
"Preparedness of Optometry Students For Discussing Visually Devastating Eye Disease". Chaglasian EL, Hafner J, Ellwein R. Optometric Education, Fall, 2005.
"Thorazine Pigmentation", Optometric Physician, March16, 2003.
"Roth Spots", Optometric Physician, July 1, 2002.
"My Most Challenging Contact Lens Case", Review of Contact Lenses, 2002.
"The Use of Diagnostic Trial Evaluation For Specialty Contact Lens Fitting", Optometric Management. Co-authored with S. Barry Eiden, O.D.,1991.
