Why Choose Us

Here are some of the reason why you should choose Dr. Thomas John for your vision correction procedure:

  • Chicago Top Doctor (Chicago Magazine)
  • America’s Top Ophthalmologist (RCA)
  • America’s Top Doctor (CCL)
  • Editor of 3 Surgical Textbooks
  • Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, Clinical Cornea Fellowship
  • University of Pennsylvania, Ophthalmology Residency
  • Former Director of Cornea Service, University of Chicago
  • Board Certified: Ophthalmology
  • “We Strive for Excellence in Eye Surgery”
  • LASIK surgery, No-Stitch Corneal Transplant, namely, Descemet’s Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSAEK), No-Stitch Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma Surgery including Seton Surgery namely, Ahmed Valve with Pericardial Graft, Express Glaucoma Shunt Surgery, Amniotic Membrane Transplant with Tissue Glue, Artificial Cornea Surgery including Boston K-Pro, AlphaCor, Conjunctivochalsis Repair with Amniotic Membrane Transplant, other procedures
  • Dr. John appeared multiple times on television news and newspapers for advanced surgical techniques
  • Teaches Live Surgery Course in Chicago, No-Stitch Corneal Transplant, namely, Descemet’s Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSAEK) to Cornea Specialists in United States and from other countries
  • Teaches Surgical Courses to Ophthalmologists around the world at International Meetings
  • Received First Place Awards for New Surgical Techniques from: American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) twice, International Society of Refractive Surgery (ISRS), American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS)
  • Longest experience with Sutureless Corneal Transplant, namely, Descemet’s Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSAEK, DLEK) in Illinois and Northwest Indiana
  • First in the world to perform Amniotic Membrane Transplant for Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN)

We invite you to schedule a consultation, appointment, or a second opinion: Call 708-429-2223 or 708-499-3939.

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