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LASIK Laser Vision Correction in Chicago
LASIK Eye Surgery in Chicago, Illinois IL
The Eye Laser Center at Rush
LASIK Information, Consultation & Surgery:
312-563-2305
lasik@rush.edu,
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 | Jonathan Rubenstein, M.D.
Director of Refractive Surgery
Jonathan B. Rubenstein, M.D., is a well known Corneal Specialist and LASIK Surgeon in Chicago and is a Professor of Ophthalmology at Rush Medical College in Chicago, Vice-Chairman, Department of Ophthalmology and attending physician and Director of Refractive Surgery at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois where he provides LASIK in Chicago, Custom Lasik, Lasik Eye Surgery & other many other types of Laser Eye Surgery in Chicago.
In addition to providing LASIK Surgery in Chicago, Dr. Rubenstein is respected for his expertise and experience in cataract surgery and lens implants and corneal transplants as well. His advanced approach to treating cataracts in Chicago, where he performs cataract surgery for Chicago area patients using near vision multifocal presbyopia correcting intraocular lenses (IOL) such as the ReSTOR Lens Implant and the ReZoom Lens Implant to help patients eliminate their need for eyeglasses, reading glasses and bifocals after cataract surgery, helps his patients achieve their vision correction goals. As a Chicago Corneal Specialist at Rush, he performs, teaches and researches modern cornea transplant techniques for patients from Chicago and throughout the Midwest.
He holds the Deutsch Family Chair in Ophthalmology at Rush in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Rubenstein has served as principal investigator in clinical trials of Laser Eye Surgery using the Excimer laser for PRK in astigmatism, myopia, and hyperopia and is a key instructor for the Rush Excimer Laser FDA certification course in Chicago. Dr. Rubenstein received his Medical Degree with Honors from Rush Medical College in Chicago and completed his Residency in Ophthalmology at Rush in Chicago as well. In addition, he has completed a Fellowship in Corneal and Refractive Surgery at the University of Minnesota. He has published more than 40 scientific papers, lectured extensively nationally, is a frequent course director and instructor for both the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) where he often speaks about LASIK, Custom Lasik, Lasik Eye Surgery & other types of Laser Eye Surgery. Dr. Rubenstein is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He serves on the cornea clinical committee for the ASCRS and the skills transfer and digital media committee of the AAO. He is a recipient of the American Academy of Ophthalmology's Honor Award. He is a past president of the Chicago Ophthalmological Society and is on the board of directors of the Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness.
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 | Richard Grostern, M.D. Richard Grostern, M.D. is a native of Montreal, Canada where he received his Bachelor of Science from McGill University. He received his Medical Degree from The Chicago Medical School in Chicago, Illinois, after which he completed his ophthalmology residency at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center in Chicago. Dr. Grostern holds the academic title of Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at Rush Medical College.
Dr. Grostern is an experienced Chicago LASIK Surgeon and has expertise in Lasik Eye Surgery and other types of Laser Eye Surgery. Prior to returning to Rush and performing LASIK Eye Surgery in Chicago, Dr. Grostern attended a Fellowship and served as Clinical Instructor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Grostern is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) where he has served on numerous Academy committees. He teaches multiple courses at the annual meeting of the AAO and has authored numerous original articles, book chapters, and research abstracts.
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 | Parag Majmudar, M.D. Parag Majmudar, M.D., is a widely respected LASIK Surgeon at Rush Medical Center in Chicago where he performs a wide range of procedures for Laser Vision Correction in Chicago. Dr. Majmudar graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, as part of an accelerated honors program in medical education. After receiving his degree at the Medical College of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, where he was a member of the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, Dr. Majmudar completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of Chicago, serving as chief resident in the Department of Ophthalmology. Dr. Majmudar also completed a subspecialty fellowship in cornea, external diseases and refractive surgery at Rush-Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center in Chicago where was actively involved in patient care, research and teaching of LASIK in Chicago. Dr. Majmudar is a highly regarded lecturer and instructor on the subjects of corneal and refractive surgery. Currently, he serves as an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Rush University in Chicago, as well as being the former Co-Director of the Corneal Fellowship at Rush where he was active in teaching techniques of corneal transplantation and cataract surgery in addition to providing LASIK Eye Surgery for Chicago area patients.
Dr. Majmudar is an active member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery as well as the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and he recently received the Academy's Achievement Award. He is an International Council Representative from the United States for the International Society of Refractive Surgery. | | |
 | Randy J. Epstein, M.D. Randy J. Epstein, M.D. is a Professor of Ophthalmology at Rush Medical College and a nationally regarded Cornea and LASIK Surgeon in Chicago. Dr. Epstein received his Medical Degree from Rush Medical College and completed an internship and ophthalmology residency at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center in Chicago. He subsequently completed Fellowships in ocular immunology research and cornea-external diseases at Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, sponsored by a Research Service Award from the National Institutes of Health/National Eye Institute, the Heed Foundation, and the Heed/Knapp Foundation.
He is a member of the American Medical Association, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), the Illinois Association of Ophthalmology, the Chicago Ophthalmological Society, the Ocular Microbiology and Immunology Group, and the International Society of Refractive Surgery/American Academy of Ophthalmology (ISRS/AAO). He is a Diplomat of the American Board of Ophthalmology and a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO). He received the Honor Award from the AAO in 1994, and the Senior Achievement Award from the AAO in 2004.
Dr. Epstein's special interests include the surgical and laser treatment of presbyopia and other refractive errors, immunological diseases of the cornea, and the treatment of laser, refractive and cataract surgery complications. He lectures frequently, both locally and nationally, on many of these subjects.
For patients seeking LASIK Surgery in Chicago, the Rush Department of Ophthalmology and its faculty are pleased to offer a professional courtesy to those interested in having LASIK Eye Surgery in Chicago at Rush when performed by a Fellow or Resident and under the direct supervision of the above Rush Medical College faculty member LASIK Surgeons.
This web site is not operated by, or affiliated with Rush University Medical Center and the trademark "Rush" is owned by Rush University Medical Center and used pursuant to license.
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Learning More About LASIK: The reality of LASIK is that it is the most popular Laser Eye Surgery performed today. However, LASIK Eye Surgery is one of a number of of procedures that your LASIK surgeon may suggest as a way to correct your vision if you suffer from nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism. LASIK Surgeons such as Dr. Rubenstein, Dr. Grostern, Dr. Majmudar, Dr. Epstein, and the practice staff will evaluate you thoroughly to help you make the best decision for your individual needs. Although LASIK Surgery is the Laser Eye Surgery procedure of choice for most patients, Dr. Rubenstein, Dr. Grostern, Dr. Majmudar, Dr. Epstein, and the practice staff may also suggest Custom Wavefront Lasik or other types of laser eye surgery including PRK, Epi-LASIK, LASEK or monvision LASIK for presbyopia to help those who need might help with close vision and reading.
Successful LASIK Surgery requires an experienced LASIK surgeon along with a thorough Consultation for LASIK plus Laser Vision Correction expectations that are realistic- Dr. Rubenstein, Dr. Grostern, Dr. Majmudar, Dr. Epstein, and the practice staff offer expertise and experience in LASIK plus Chicago convenience to help you achieve your vision correction goals.
In the event that you are not a candidate for LASIK or any type of laser eye surgery as a result of being extremely nearsighted, your surgeon may suggest the Visian ICL Lens to correct your vision.
If you are not a candidate for LASIK because you have the begining of a cataract or perhaps because you are over 45 and are presbyopic beyond a point where monnovision LASIK might be appropriate, your surgeon may suggest Lens Replacement Surgery using the ReSTOR Lens in Chicago, the ReZoom Lens in Chicago or Crystalens in Chicago.
Taking the next step to freedom from the hassle of eyeglasses & contact lenses with LASIK....
If you have been considering having LASIK in Chicago or having any type of Laser Vision Correction to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism, you should take the next step of scheduling a consultation with Dr. Rubenstein, Dr. Grostern, Dr. Majmudar, Dr. Epstein, and the practice staff to fully explore your candidacy and options. Chicago patients will be pleased to find the cost of Chicago LASIK is affordable at the office of Dr. Rubenstein, Dr. Grostern, Dr. Majmudar, Dr. Epstein, where they will be happy to offer you a number of easy payment plans that can fit into your budget. Phone us for a consultation at 312-563-2305.
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