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 - Northwestern Memorial Hospital - Chicago

Overview

Your eyes may be one of the smallest organs in your body, but they are one of the most complex structures. They constantly work to adjust to your changing environment, which enables you to perceive depth, judge distance, gauge the size of objects and move around in the dark or bright light.

The Department of Ophthalmology provides routine and specialized care for all aspects of eye care. Our specialists are dedicated to the prevention, treatment and research of eye disease.

Conditions we evaluate, diagnose & treat include: 

  • Cataracts
  • Corneal problems
  • Diabetic retinopathy
  • Eyelid problems
  • Glaucoma
  • Herpetic eye disease
  • Macular degeneration
  • Neuro-ophthalmologic diseases
  • Ocular tumors
  • Retinal diseases
Last UpdateAugust 8, 2011

Appointments

To make an appointment with a physician, please call 1-877-926-4664.

New patients can request an appointment online.

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