Meenakshi Chaku M.D.
Director of Glaucoma Service
Associate Professor, Ophthalmology
Education
- B.S. - Biology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
- M.S. - Basic Medical Sciences, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
- M.D. - Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
- Transitional Year Internship - Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI
- Resident in Ophthalmology - Kresge Eye Institute, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
- Additional Training:
- Glaucoma Fellowship - University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
Research Interests
Research Focus: Glaucoma
Publications/Research Listings
2020
- Chaku M, Bajwa A, Lee JK, Netland PA. Treatment of Uveitis and Outcomes of Glaucoma Drainage Implant Surgery: A Meta- Analysis. Ocular Immunology and Inflammation. 2020 July; 28(5): 833-838. doi: 10.1080/09273948.2019.1629602. PMID: 31418636.
2016
- Chaku M, Netland PA, Ishida K, Rhee DJ. Risk factors for tube exposure as a late complication of glaucoma drainage implant surgery. Clinical Ophthalmology. 2016; 10: 547-553. doi: 10.2147/OPTH.S104029. PMCID: PMC4820194.
2012
- Wong M, Desai M, Chaku, M. Aqueous Misdirection. EyeWiki http://eyewiki.aao.org/Aqueous_misdirection, Sept 2012.
- Desai M, Stallwood C, Chaku M. Plateau Iris. EyeWiki http://eyewiki.aao.org/Plateau_Iris, July 2012.
Presentations
- Chaku M, Khanna A. Virtual Simulation Symposium Co-Chairs - Uveitis and Glaucoma. 2024; held online: Apr 18–19, 2024.
- Chaku M. Becoming An Effective Teacher and Lunch & Learn Session for: Oral Boards Unplugged: Insider Tips for Triumph. Presented at: Real World Ophthalmology Program; 2023 Sep 30
- Chaku M. Co-Chair/Moderator for Chicago Glaucoma Society Round Table. Presented at: Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary Glaucoma Symposium; 2023 May 13; Chicago, IL, USA.
- Chaku M. Co-Moderator for the 6th Annual Loyola Surgical Summit: A Glaucoma & Cataract Hands-On Experience. Presented at: Loyola University Chicago; 2023 Sep 24; Chicago, IL, USA.
- Chaku M. Faculty Moderator for session "Taking Your Surgery to the Next Level" and Lunch & Learn Session for Glaucoma/Anterior Segment. Presented at: Real World Ophthalmology Program; 2023 Apr 15
- Chaku M. Moderator Glaucoma Panel "If at First you Don't Succeed… Cases Where the Initial Glaucoma Management Failed". Presented at: Chicago Ophthalmological Society-Illinois Society of Eye Physicians & Surgeons Joint Annual Conference; 2023 Mar 10; Chicago, IL, USA.
- Chaku M. Quarterly Meeting Director and Moderator for Chicago Ophthalmology Society Meetings; 2022 Sep 12, Dec 5; 2023 Feb 6, May 15; Chicago, IL, USA.
- Chaku M. Uveitic Glaucoma: Diagnosis and Management. Presented at: Current Concepts in Eye Care, Illinois Optometric Association; 2016 Feb 10.
- Chaku M. Co-Moderator for 9th Annual Glaucoma Cataract Symposium. Loyola University Chicago; 2016 Sep 24.
- Chaku M. Glaucoma Education: Are You Up To Date? Presented at: 33rd Annual Marion K. Humphries, Jr., MD Symposium, University of Virginia Department of Ophthalmology; 2016 Oct 1.
- Chaku M. Co-Moderator for Controversies Section 2, Glaucoma Sub-Specialty Day. American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting; 2016 Oct 15; Chicago, IL.
- Chaku M. Glaucoma Associated with System Diseases and Drugs. Chicago Curriculum in Ophthalmology; 2016 Dec 16.