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Preserving & Restoring Vision

If needed, a careful retinal examination can be crucial for your eye health.

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Transforming the Lives of Our Patients

We are dedicated to the best in patient care and quality of experience.

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Excellence in Retina Eye Care

We are committed to excellence in the medical and surgical management of retina, macula, and vitreous disease.

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Specializing in Helping You See!

The eye doctors at the Center for Vitreo-Retinal Diseases welcome you to our retina eye care website. We dedicate ourselves to enhancing the quality of life for every individual we treat by helping each to see his or her best. We are committed to responding compassionately to our patients' individual needs and to achieving the highest standards of eye care throughout life.

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Welcome to the Center for Vitreo-Retinal Diseases

The eye doctors at the Center for Vitreo-Retinal Diseases welcome you to our retina eye care website. We dedicate ourselves to enhancing the quality of life for every individual we treat by helping each to see his or her best. We are committed to responding compassionately to our patients' individual needs and to achieving the highest standards of eye care throughout life.

Retinal Disease Specialists

Robert Garoon, MD

Dr. Robert Garoon attended Emory University where he received his Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and Spanish language. He completed his medical degree at the Chicago Medical School and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society as a third year medical student. Dr. Garoon completed his general ophthalmology residency training at the Baylor College of Medicine, Cullen Eye Institute in Houston, Texas.

Dr. Garoon recently completed a two year Surgical Retina Fellowship at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, FL, one of the most prestigious programs in the country. Dr. Garoon is board certified by the American Academy of Ophthalmology and is a member of the American Medical Association.

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Ira Garoon, MD

Dr. Ira Garoon is a board-certified, retina fellowship-trained ophthalmologist who owns his own private practice in Illinois. With over 30 years of training, Dr. Garoon is well known in his community for his efforts at preventing vision loss and blindness.

Dr. Garoon graduated from the University of Illinois, Chicago College of Medicine in 1977. He specializes in Ophthalmology. Dr. Garoon is affiliated with Advocate Condell Medical Center and Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.

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What Our Patients Say

Dr. Garoon is a unique health care professional. He is the most dedicated and hard-working doctor I have ever had and the most candid in dealing with each patient. I had a medical emergency on his religious holiday and even though he is a devout person, came and opened the office just to take care of my needs.

- Ken Leonard

Dr. Garoon is a unique health care professional. He is the most dedicated and hard-working doctor I have ever had and the most candid in dealing with each patient. I had a medical emergency on his religious holiday and even though he is a devout person, came and opened the office just to take care of my needs.

- Ken Leonard

Your Choice For Advanced Retina Care

You will be using your eyesight every waking moment for the rest of your life. Please take as much time as needed to consult with us regarding your future eye health.

We provide second opinions for retina related eye care and the options that may be available. Regardless of whether you are suffering with macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, detached retina, retina tear or macular edema we are here to help.

Do you need retina eye surgery in the Chicago area and seeking a new practice for a proper diagnosis? Do you just want a second opinion? Consider contacting us today to schedule an appointment and one of our highly trained physicians will help decide the best treatment protocol. Conveniently located in Des Plaines Illinois, we are located with easy access to downtown Chicago and O’Hare airport.

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Complex Retina Analysis and Second Opinions

State-of-the-Art Retinal Imaging

Every comprehensive eye exam should include an evaluation of the retina. Our digital retinal imaging detects subtle eye and vision problems as well as indicators of health issues such as diabetes or high blood pressure.

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