The 20 Best Blepharitis Doctors Near Me in River Forest, IL

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The 20 Best Blepharitis Doctors near River Forest, IL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 199 doctor with experience in Blepharitis near River Forest, IL. Of these, 151 are Experienced, 41 are Advanced and 7 are Distinguished.

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199 providers found
    Distinguished in Blepharitis
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Blepharitis
    Ophthalmology

    Kirk Eye Center ,SC

    3115 N Harlem Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carter Kirk is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kirk is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blepharitis. His top areas of expertise are Meibomianitis, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Blepharitis, and Corneal Transplant.

    Michael Hennessey
    Advanced in Blepharitis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Blepharitis
    Ophthalmology

    Oak Park Eye Center

    7638 W. North Ave., 
    Elmwood Park, IL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Hennessey is an Ophthalmologist in Elmwood Park, Illinois. Dr. Hennessey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blepharitis. His top areas of expertise are Blepharitis, Glaucoma, Cataract, and Carbuncle.

    Daniel J. Tepper
    Distinguished in Blepharitis
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Blepharitis
    Ophthalmology

    Wicker Park Eye Center, Ltd

    2222 W Division St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Tepper is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Tepper is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blepharitis. His top areas of expertise are Blepharitis, Kallikrein Hypertension, Allergic Conjunctivitis, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).

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    Noel Saks
    Distinguished in Blepharitis
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Blepharitis
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Specialists Of Illinois

    444 N. Northwest Hwy., Suite 360, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Noel Saks is an Ophthalmologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Saks is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blepharitis. His top areas of expertise are Entropion, Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, and Blocked Tear Duct.

    David Springer
    Experienced in Blepharitis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Blepharitis
    Ophthalmology

    West Suburban Eye Associates, LLC

    1 Erie Ct., Suite 6140, 
    Oak Park, IL 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    David Springer is an Ophthalmologist in Oak Park, Illinois. Dr. Springer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blepharitis. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, and Uveitis.

    Kathleen M. Scarpulla
    Experienced in Blepharitis
    Experienced in Blepharitis

    Kirk Eye Center ,SC

    3115 N Harlem Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Polish, Spanish

    Kathleen Scarpulla is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Scarpulla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blepharitis. Her top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, and Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1.

    Marcos Lopez
    Experienced in Blepharitis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Blepharitis
    Ophthalmology

    Marcos A. Lopez, MD, SC

    9005 W. Cermak Rd., 
    North Riverside, IL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marcos Lopez is an Ophthalmologist in North Riverside, Illinois. Dr. Lopez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blepharitis. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, and Pinguecula.

    Experienced in Blepharitis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Blepharitis
    Ophthalmology

    Illinois Ophthalmology Consultants

    675 W. North Ave., Suite 107, 
    Melrose Park, IL 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brad Anstadt is an Ophthalmologist in Melrose Park, Illinois. Dr. Anstadt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blepharitis. His top areas of expertise are Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage.

    Thomas Patrianakos
    Advanced in Blepharitis
    Advanced in Blepharitis

    Northwest Chicago Eye Specialists

    5872 N. Milwaukee Ave., 
    Chicago, IL 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Patrianakos is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Patrianakos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blepharitis. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Troy Close
    Advanced in Blepharitis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Blepharitis
    Ophthalmology

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2740 W. Foster Ave., Suite 301-Pro Plaza, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Troy W. Close, MD, a specialist in ophthalmology at Endeavor Health, brings more than two decades of experience to treating glaucoma and neuro-ophthalmic conditions. His clinical interests include comprehensive eye care, cataract surgery and advanced glaucoma procedures. Dr. Close offers specialized expertise in both general and complex vision care. Dr. Close is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blepharitis. His top areas of expertise are Optic Nerve Atrophy, Glaucoma, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Cataract.

    Craig H. Gerstein
    Advanced in Blepharitis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Blepharitis
    Ophthalmology

    Gerstein Eye Institute

    3042 W Peterson Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Craig Gerstein is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Gerstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blepharitis. His top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Amblyopia, and Esotropia.

    Mathew W. Maccumber
    Advanced in Blepharitis
    Advanced in Blepharitis

    Illinois Retina Associates, PLLC

    2845 N Sheridan Rd, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mathew Maccumber is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Maccumber is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blepharitis. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, and Vitrectomy.

    Advanced in Blepharitis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Blepharitis
    Ophthalmology

    Kirk Eye Center

    7427 Lake St, 
    River Forest, IL 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Kirk is an Ophthalmologist in River Forest, Illinois. Dr. Kirk is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blepharitis. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Eyelid Bump, Chalazion, and Presbyopia.

    Advanced in Blepharitis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Blepharitis
    Ophthalmology

    Panton Eye Center

    7740 W North Ave, 
    Elmwood Park, IL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Panton is an Ophthalmologist in Elmwood Park, Illinois. Dr. Panton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blepharitis. His top areas of expertise are Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Advanced in Blepharitis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Blepharitis
    Ophthalmology

    Panton Eye Center

    7740 W N Ave, 
    Elmwood Park, IL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Panton is an Ophthalmologist in Elmwood Park, Illinois. Dr. Panton has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blepharitis. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage. Dr. Panton is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Blepharitis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Blepharitis
    Ophthalmology

    Brian P Igoe MD SC

    347 E Burlington St, 
    Riverside, IL 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Igoe is an Ophthalmologist in Riverside, Illinois. Dr. Igoe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blepharitis. His top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Blepharitis, and Glaucoma.

    Advanced in Blepharitis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Blepharitis
    Ophthalmology

    Chicago Arbor Eye Institute

    5086 N Elston Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Harold Sy is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Sy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blepharitis. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Pterygium, and Corneal Transplant.

    Krishan Nagpal
    Experienced in Blepharitis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Blepharitis
    Ophthalmology

    Nagpal And Arora Associates, SC

    360 W. Butterfield Rd., Suite 245, 
    Elmhurst, IL 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish, Urdu

    Krishan Nagpal is an Ophthalmologist in Elmhurst, Illinois. Dr. Nagpal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blepharitis. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Kallikrein Hypertension, and Dacryoadenitis.

    Michael S. Korey
    Experienced in Blepharitis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Blepharitis
    Ophthalmology

    Chicago Arbor Eye Institute

    Chicago, IL 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Korey is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Korey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blepharitis. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Neuroretinitis, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

    Distinguished in Blepharitis
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Blepharitis
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    2740 W Foster Ave Ste 301, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erika Brewer is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Brewer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blepharitis. Her top areas of expertise are Blepharitis, Sjogren Syndrome, Cataract, and Glaucoma.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Blepharitis?

    Blepharitis is manifest by inflamed, irritated, itchy, and reddened eyelids. It most often occurs where the eyelashes grow. Dandruff-like debris builds up at the base of the eyelashes as well.

    When should I see a Blepharitis doctor near River Forest, 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 a Blepharitis doctor near River Forest, 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 Blepharitis doctors near River Forest, 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 Blepharitis doctors near River Forest, 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 a Blepharitis doctor near River Forest, 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 Blepharitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Blepharitis 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 a Blepharitis doctor near River Forest, 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 Blepharitis 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 Blepharitis 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 Blepharitis doctors near River Forest, IL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Blepharitis 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 a Blepharitis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Blepharitis 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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