History
Illinois Retina Associates is committed to excellence. We are one of the leading retina practices in the United States devoted to diagnosing and treating diseases of the retina, macula and vitreous. Our retina specialists also have more than a centry of experience in treating macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, vascular retinal detachments, flashes & floaters, uveitis. ocular oncology and more. We use state of the art testing and treatments including retinal laser treatment, fluorescein angiography, optical coherence tomography, ultrasound and intravitreal injections. Our retinal specialists participate in national and international clinical trials and research studies and participate in a 2-year fellowship program in conjunction with Rush University Medical Center.
Specialties
Joseph M. Civantos, M.D., is a nationally recognized expert who specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of diseases of the retina and vitreous, including macular degeneration, retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, trauma to the eye and retinopathy of prematurity. In addition to his busy medical practice, Dr. Civantos is an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. He has been associated with Illinois Retina Associates since 1994.