Dr. Kimberly Blankshain

OphthalmologyNeuro-Ophthalmologist
Wheaton, IL

Areas of Expertise

Optic Neuritis and Inflammatory Optic Neuropathy
Diplopia and Cranial Nerve Palsies
Compressive Optic Neuropathy
Visual Field Loss From Neurologic Disease
Pupillary and Eyelid Abnormalities
Headache-Related Visual Symptoms

About Me

Dr. Kimberly D. Blankshain is a comprehensive ophthalmologist with a sub-specialization in neuro-ophthalmology. She provides cataract surgery and routine eye care, while focusing on diagnosing and treating vision problems that arise from the brain and optic nerves. Her expertise helps patients with complex neurological conditions understand their visual symptoms and find safe paths to recovery.

Dr. Blankshain earned her bachelor's degree in biology from the University of Iowa and her medical degree from the Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University, where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha honors society. She completed her ophthalmology residency at the University of Cincinnati after an internship at The Jewish Hospital of Cincinnati, and she further specialized through a neuro-ophthalmology fellowship at the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary in Chicago. She is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society.

In her personal time, Dr. Blankshain enjoys spending time with her family in her backyard and baking sweet treats in her kitchen.

Training

  • Neuro-Ophthalmology

    Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary (University of Illinois Chicago)

    Fellowship
  • University of Cincinnati

    Ophthalmology

    University of Cincinnati

    Residency
  • Medical Doctor (MD)

    Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University

    Medical School
  • University of Iowa

    BS Biology

    University of Iowa

    Undergraduate

Awards & Honors

  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society

    Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
IL
License Numbers
036155745

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