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Department of Ophthalmology
Stritch School of Medicine
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Ayesha Badar, MD

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology

Education

  • B.S., Biology – Benedictine University, Lisle, IL
    Minors: Chemistry and Psychology – Summa Cum Laude
  • M.D. – University of Illinois College of Medicine, Peoria, IL
    Graduated with honors
  • Preliminary Internship – NorthShore University Health System, Evanston, IL
  • Resident in Ophthalmology – Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN
  • Additional Training:
    • Fellow in Glaucoma – Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN

Research Interests

Dr. Badar's research interests include minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, retinal disease, and ocular inflammation. She has studied surgical outcomes of procedures like BANG and Xen stents, with a focus on optimizing treatment in glaucoma patients. Her work also explores molecular pathways in retinal neovascularization and intraocular pressure regulation, reflecting a broader interest in translational and surgical ophthalmology.

Publications/Research Listings

Patel S, Badar A, Bakhsh S, Jusufbegovic D. Bilateral cystoid macular edema following bimatoprost implants. Retin Cases Brief Rep. 2022;18(2):218–220. doi: 10.1097/ICB.0000000000001346. PMID: 36026704.

Patel S, Bakhsh S, Badar A, Hajrasouliha A. Ultrasound biomicroscopy and echogenic external marker assisted intraocular foreign body removal. Retin Cases Brief Rep. 2022;18(1):29–31. doi: 10.1097/ICB.0000000000001304. PMID: 35900849.