The 20 Best Amblyopia Doctors Near Me in evanston, IL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 82 doctor with experience in Amblyopia near evanston, IL. Of these, 63 are Experienced, 17 are Advanced, 1 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Amblyopia
    Elite in Amblyopia
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    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2050 Pfingsten Rd., Suite 280, 
    Glenview, IL 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Jennifer Galvin is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Glenview, Illinois. Dr. Galvin is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amblyopia. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Amblyopia, Strabismus, Esotropia, Coloboma of Optic Papilla, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Galvin is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Galvin is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    9650 Gross Point Rd., Suite 1900, 
    Skokie, IL 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Peter Rabiah is an Ophthalmologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Skokie, Illinois. Dr. Rabiah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amblyopia. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Toxoplasmosis, Esotropia, Strabismus, and Amblyopia. Dr. Rabiah is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Rabiah is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    9650 Gross Point Rd., Suite 1900, 
    Skokie, IL 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Paras Shah is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Skokie, Illinois. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amblyopia. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sjogren Syndrome, Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT). Dr. Shah is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Gerstein Eye Institute

    3042 W Peterson Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Craig Gerstein is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Gerstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amblyopia. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Amblyopia, and Esotropia. Dr. Gerstein is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Gerstein is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Amblyopia
    Advanced in Amblyopia
    Referral may be required

    Office

    9650 Gross Point Rd Ste 1900, 
    Skokie, IL 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrea Honigsblum is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Skokie, Illinois. Dr. Honigsblum is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amblyopia. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Sjogren Syndrome.

    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    9650 Gross Point Rd., Suite 1900, 
    Skokie, IL 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Kaitis is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Skokie, Illinois. Dr. Kaitis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amblyopia. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Gomez Lopez Hernandez Syndrome. Dr. Kaitis is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Kaitis is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Internal Medicine

    Primary Care Of Illinois, SC

    1550 N Northwest Hwy, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Pales is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Pales is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amblyopia. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Enlarged Liver. Dr. Pales is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Pales is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    259 E Erie St Ste 2450, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bahram Rahmani is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Rahmani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amblyopia. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Microphthalmia, Strabismus, Microphthalmia with Linear Skin Defects Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology | Neurology
    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology | Neurology
    Referral may be required
    259 E Erie St Ste 1520, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicholas Volpe is an Ophthalmologist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Volpe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amblyopia. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Esotropia, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). Dr. Volpe is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology (Certified). Dr. Volpe is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Internal Medicine

    Endeavor Health Medical Group-Evanston-Internal Medicine

    1007 Church St Ste 100, 
    Evanston, IL 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Howard Vernof is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Vernof is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amblyopia. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Sitosterolemia, Lymphocytic Colitis, and Vertigo.

    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1625 Sheridan Rd Unit 4, 
    Wilmette, IL 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anne Niedenthal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Wilmette, Illinois. Dr. Niedenthal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amblyopia. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Boils, Carbuncle, Folliculitis, and Kidney Stones.

    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Referral may be required

    Stuart P. Sondheimer M.D. SC

    9150 Crawford Ave Ste 201, 
    Skokie, IL 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Stuart Sondheimer is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Skokie, Illinois. Dr. Sondheimer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amblyopia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Blepharitis, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Sondheimer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Eye Surgeons Sc

    6801 N California Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Hebrew, Polish, Russian, Ukrainian
    Accepting New Patients

    Aaron Grossman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Grossman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amblyopia. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Eyelid Bump, Cataract, and Meibomianitis. Dr. Grossman is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2740 W. Foster Ave., Suite 301-Pro Plaza, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Troy Close is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Close is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amblyopia. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Optic Nerve Atrophy, Glaucoma, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Cataract. Dr. Close is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Close is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Amblyopia
    Advanced in Amblyopia
    Referral may be required

    Northwest Chicago Eye Specialists

    5872 N. Milwaukee Ave., 
    Chicago, IL 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Patrianakos is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Patrianakos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amblyopia. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Patrianakos is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Patrianakos is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    The Midwest Center For Sight

    8901 W Golf Rd, 
    Des Plaines, IL 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Katz is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Des Plaines, Illinois. Dr. Katz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amblyopia. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Katz is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Katz is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Eye Specialists Of Chicago

    5600 W. Addison St., Suite 102, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Polish, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Eidt is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Eidt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amblyopia. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amblyopia, Cataract, Episcleritis, and Glaucoma. Dr. Eidt is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Eidt is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Amblyopia
    Advanced in Amblyopia
    Referral may be required

    Lawrence M. Kaufman, MD, PhD, SC

    2456 N. Western Ave., 
    Chicago, IL 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lawrence Kaufman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kaufman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amblyopia. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Esotropia, Amblyopia, and Pentasomy X. Dr. Kaufman is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Kaufman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    259 E Erie St Ste 1520, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Carol Schmidt is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Schmidt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amblyopia. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Astigmatism, Nearsightedness, Glaucoma, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT). Dr. Schmidt is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology (Certified). Dr. Schmidt is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Chicago Arbor Eye Institute

    5086 N Elston Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Sayeda Ali is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amblyopia. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Blepharitis, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Glaucoma. Dr. Ali is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Ali is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Amblyopia?

    Amblyopia is the loss of the ability to see clearly through one eye. It is also called "lazy eye." It is the most common cause of vision problems in children.

    When should I see an Amblyopia doctor near evanston, IL?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Amblyopia doctor near evanston, IL?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Amblyopia doctors near evanston, IL?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Amblyopia doctors near evanston, IL?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Amblyopia doctor near evanston, IL?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Amblyopia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Amblyopia doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Amblyopia doctor near evanston, IL?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Amblyopia doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Amblyopia doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Amblyopia doctors near evanston, IL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Amblyopia doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Amblyopia doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Amblyopia doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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