Raman Bhakhri

Raman Bhakhri, OD, FAAO, serves as an Associate Professor of Optometry at the Illinois College of Optometry (ICO), where he teaches ocular pharmacology and contributes expertise in low vision rehabilitation and ocular disease management. A Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, he actively participates in national optometric discourse as vice chair of the Faculty-Student liaison committee.

Education:

• 2006: Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of Alberta
• 2010: Doctor of Optometry, Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University
• 2012: Low Vision and Ocular Disease Residency, Illinois College of Optometry/Chicago Lighthouse

Research Focus: Dr. Bhakhri's scholarly work centers on retinal pathologies, low vision rehabilitation technologies, and ocular pharmacotherapeutics. His retinal research investigates pachychoroid spectrum disorders, choroidal excavation phenomena, and macular dystrophies using advanced imaging modalities. In low vision, he pioneers smartphone-based adaptive solutions for visual impairment, while his pharmacology studies examine therapeutic interventions for conditions ranging from vitamin A deficiency to neovascular glaucoma.

Publication Analysis: Examination of his 15 most recent publications (2015-2019) reveals 60% focus on retinal diseases (particularly choroidal imaging and macular disorders), 20% on low vision rehabilitation technology, and 20% on pharmacological case studies. His work consistently integrates optical coherence tomography and fundus autofluorescence to establish structure-function correlations in retinal conditions.

Professional Engagement:

• American Academy of Optometry (Fellow and committee leadership)
• American Optometric Association
• Illinois Optometric Association
• Optometric Retina Society
• American Board of Optometry