Bruce Teitelbaum

Bruce Teitelbaum, OD serves as an Associate Professor of Optometry at the Illinois College of Optometry and Attending Optometrist at the Illinois Eye Institute, with continuous faculty service since 1979. His clinical expertise spans hospital-based practices including Chicago Eye Institute (1993-2005) and Northcare Medical Group (1984-1988), alongside private practice experience.

His educational foundation includes:

• 1979: Pediatrics and Binocular Vision Residency, The Eye Institute, Pennsylvania College of Optometry
• 1978: BS, OD, Pennsylvania College of Optometry
• 1974: BA, University of Pittsburgh (Magna Cum Laude)

Dr. Teitelbaum's research centers on glaucoma diagnostics and management, with significant contributions to understanding intraocular pressure variations, retinal nerve fiber layer imaging, and anterior segment pathology in African American populations. His work extends to pediatric optometry, binocular vision disorders including convergence insufficiency in presbyopes, and ocular manifestations of systemic conditions like diabetes and West Nile virus. Recent publications demonstrate methodological evolution from case reports toward advanced imaging techniques and population-based clinical studies.

His publication trends reveal sustained focus on glaucoma pathophysiology and diagnostic innovation, with growing emphasis on ethnic health disparities and interdisciplinary connections between optometry, neurology, and infectious disease. The 15 most recent works show increasing sophistication in imaging technology application while maintaining clinical relevance for optometric practice.

Professional recognition includes:

• Magna Cum Laude graduate of University of Pittsburgh
• Beta Sigma Kappa honor society at Pennsylvania College of Optometry
• Diplomate status from the American Board of Optometry

As an active Diplomate and member of the Optometric Glaucoma Society, Dr. Teitelbaum contributes to professional standards development. His emeritus role on the Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness Board reflects longstanding commitment to community eye health initiatives. Current clinical work at the Illinois Eye Institute emphasizes collaborative care within multidisciplinary teams of optometrists, ophthalmologists, and opticians.