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Northwestern Medicine Ophthalmology

Comprehensive Vision Care

Eye Care Expertise

Our experts treat and manage all eye conditions. Whether you need a routine eye exam, a consultation for a complex condition, or specialized treatment, we have experts at 11 locations across the Chicago area to meet your vision care needs.

Here, you’ll be at the center of your care team. Our innovative approach gives you access to the latest treatments and incorporates clinical trials and research, leading-edge technology, artificial intelligence and more. We’ll work with you to create a care plan that fits you, your preferences, and your goals.

Meet the Teams

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We treat and manage a full range of eye disease. We provide eye care for everything from a routine contact lens fitting to advanced surgeries and treatments.

Areas of Care

Cornea and External Disease

We provide comprehensive medical and surgical treatment for all corneal conditions. These include cataracts, keratoconus and other thinning disorders, corneal injuries, corneal dystrophies, keratitis, infectious diseases, and pterygium.

General Comprehensive Ophthalmology

We provide comprehensive medical and surgical treatment for all eye conditions, including cataract, dry eye, eye infections and strabismus.

Glaucoma

We provide treatment for the full group of eye diseases that cause glaucoma.

Laser Vision Correction and Refractive Surgery

Our surgeons perform all-laser, "bladeless" LASIK, as well as PRK, PTK and other refractive surgeries. They use the most advanced technology to plan and deliver a customized treatment with the goal of delivering the optimal visual outcome.

Medical and Surgical Retina

We offer surgical and medical options to treat retinal conditions, such as diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration and retinal detachment.

Neuro-Ophthalmology

We provide treatment for the full spectrum of neuro-ophthalmologic disease, including multiple sclerosis, strabismus, nerve palsies, with a team made up of specialists in ophthalmology, Neuro-ophthalmology, surgery and technicians.

Ocular Oncology

We provide world-class compassionate care in the treatment of eye cancers and ophthalmic tumors, from diagnosis to treatment.

Oculoplastics and Reconstructive Surgery

We provide care to meet the needs of both adult and pediatric patients requiring diagnosis, treatment and surgery of eyelid and orbital problems, including Thyroid Eye Disease, orbital fractures and eyelid issues.

Optometry and Vision Care

Our optometrists provide comprehensive eye care, providing glasses and contacts, as well as, addressing general eye concerns such as blurry vision, glaucoma and dry eye.

Pediatric Ophthalmology

We have experts specializing in diagnosing and treating eye conditions in children.

Uveitis

We specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of eye-related inflammatory conditions.

Conditions

Tests

  • Biometry
  • Corneal Topography
  • Fluorescein Angiography
  • ICG Angiography
  • Ocular Coherence Tomography
  • Ocular Ultrasound
  • PDT Laser Treatments
  • Slit Lamp and External Photography
  • Specular Microscopy
  • Stereo-disc Photography
  • UBM (high frequency ultrasound)

Treatments

Locations & Contact Information

    Inside the OR: Ocular Surgery
    Inside the OR: Ocular Surgery

    For Ophthalmology Professionals

    Learn more about physician referrals, CME, clinical trials and news from Northwestern Medicine Ophthalmology.

    Research

    Northwestern Medicine researchers in ophthalmology are committed to understanding and developing therapies for diseases and disorders of the eye.

    Clinical Trials

    Clinical trials play a vital role in testing new treatments to determine whether they have potential benefits for patients. Learn about the wide range of ophthalmology clinical trials we participate in.