Dr. Benjamin Ticho

MD Ophthalmology

Dr. Ticho combines in-depth ocular anatomical knowledge with ability and over 25 years of experience in treating strabismus, cataracts, glaucoma, ptosis, dermatochalasis, and tear duct obstructions in patients. His nonsurgical interests include refractive errors, amblyopia, ocular infections, diabetic retinopathy, and retinopathy of prematurity, as well as treatment of refractive errors, amblyopia, ocular infections, diabetic retinopathy, and retinopathy of prematurity. He is especially interested in eye treatment for those with genetic abnormalities, Down syndrome, autism, learning disabilities, and other special needs.

Ben Ticho earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan. He subsequently completed an integrated surgical-medical internship and an ophthalmology residency at the University of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary. Dr. Ticho completed fellowships in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus at Chicago's Children's Memorial Hospital and Northwestern Memorial Hospital, respectively, following his residency. He worked at Lurie Children's Hospital for nearly 20 years as an instructor and associate professor.