The 20 Best Optic Nerve Atrophy Doctors Near Me in Arlington Heights, IL

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The 20 Best Optic Nerve Atrophy Doctors near Arlington Heights, IL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 71 doctor with experience in Optic Nerve Atrophy near Arlington Heights, IL. Of these, 55 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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    Thomas Bournias
    Distinguished in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Northwestern Ophthalmic Institute

    3633 W. Lake Ave., Suite 104, 
    Glenview, IL 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Bournias is an Ophthalmologist in Glenview, Illinois. Dr. Bournias is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Dry Eye Syndrome, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Optic Nerve Atrophy.

    Kara Schultz
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Central Eye Care, Ltd.

    3030 Salt Creek Ln., Suite 300, 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kara Schultz is an Ophthalmologist in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Schultz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Dry Eye Syndrome, and Trabeculectomy.

    Smajo Osmanovic
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology | Community Health Worker | Endocrinology
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology | Community Health Worker | Endocrinology

    Arlington Eye Physicians, LLC

    1604 W. Central Rd., 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Serbian, Serbo Croatian, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Smajo Osmanovic is a Community Health Worker specialist and an Endocrinologist in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Osmanovic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Meibomianitis, and Eyelid Bump.

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    Lawrence Wolin
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Lawrence Wolin, MD, SC

    1602 W. Central Rd., 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lawrence Wolin is an Ophthalmologist in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Wolin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Distinguished in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Joan Kim MD LLC

    73 N Broadway St, 
    Des Plaines, IL 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joan Kim is an Ophthalmologist in Des Plaines, Illinois. Dr. Kim is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Sjogren Syndrome, Interstitial Keratitis, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Optic Atrophy Type 1.

    Dana L. Kolton
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Premier Eye Care & Surgery, Ltd

    1120 Lake Cook Rd, 
    Buffalo Grove, IL 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Dana Kolton is an Ophthalmologist in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. Dr. Kolton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Amblyopia, Strabismus, Benign Essential Blepharospasm, and Brown Syndrome.

    Deena Leonard
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Premier Eye Care And Surgery, Ltd.

    1120 W. Lake Cook Rd., Suite C, 
    Buffalo Grove, IL 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Deena Leonard is an Ophthalmologist in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. Dr. Leonard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Amblyopia, Color Blindness, and Brown Syndrome.

    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Arlington Eye Physicians, LLC

    1604 W Central Rd, 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Cohen is an Ophthalmologist in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Joseph P. Kiernan
    Advanced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Premier Eye Care & Surgery, Ltd

    1120 Lake Cook Rd, 
    Buffalo Grove, IL 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Kiernan is an Ophthalmologist in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. Dr. Kiernan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Glaucoma, and Cataract.

    Paras Shah
    Distinguished in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2050 Pfingsten Rd., Suite 280, 
    Glenview, IL 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paras Shah, MD, an ophthalmologist at Endeavor Health, provides comprehensive vision care and performs advanced procedures, including dropless cataract surgery. He emphasizes long-term relationships and shared decision-making, ensuring that each patient feels comfortable, informed and heard. Dr. Shah also embraces emerging innovations in ophthalmology to offer high-quality care tailored to patient needs. Dr. Shah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Sjogren Syndrome, Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT).

    Belal Bakir
    Advanced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology | General Surgery
    Advanced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology | General Surgery

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2050 Pfingsten Rd., Suite 280, 
    Glenview, IL 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Belal H. Bakir, MD, a specialist in ophthalmology at Endeavor Health, provides comprehensive eye care with a focus on cataract and glaucoma management. He treats patients using advanced procedures such as cataract surgery, glaucoma surgery and laser eye surgery. His clinical expertise includes minimally invasive techniques that support long-term vision health. Dr. Bakir is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Sjogren Syndrome, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT).

    Kimberlee Curnyn
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Suburban Associates In Ophthalmology, LLC

    1100 W. Central Rd., Suite 205, 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kimberlee Curnyn is an Ophthalmologist in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Curnyn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Blepharitis, Esotropia, and Cataract.

    Advanced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Dean McGee Eye Institute

    1604 W Central Rd, 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James O'brien is an Ophthalmologist in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. O'brien is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Esotropia.

    Advanced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    1211 S Arlington Heights Rd, 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Monica Thoms is an Ophthalmologist in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Thoms is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Eyelid Bump, and Meibomianitis.

    Michael J. Shapiro
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy

    Retina Consultants, Ltd

    Des Plaines, IL 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Shapiro is an Ophthalmologist in Des Plaines, Illinois. Dr. Shapiro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Incontinentia Pigmenti, Retinopathy of Prematurity, and Stickler Syndrome.

    Jennifer Galvin
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2050 Pfingsten Rd., Suite 280, 
    Glenview, IL 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer A. Galvin, MD, an ophthalmologist at Endeavor Health, specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of eye conditions, including pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus. Dr. Galvin provides both medical and surgical care, helping patients maintain and improve their vision at every stage of life. She tailors treatment plans to each individual’s needs and works closely with families to support long-term eye health. Dr. Galvin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Amblyopia, Strabismus, Esotropia, Coloboma of Optic Nerve, and Cataract Removal.

    Distinguished in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Neurology

    Northshore Glenbrook Hospital

    2100 Pfingsten Rd, 
    Glenview, IL 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Pula is a Neurologist in Glenview, Illinois. Dr. Pula is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Papilledema, Optic Neuritis, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Optic Atrophy Type 1.

    Michael Blair
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Consultants, Ltd.

    2454 E. Dempster St., Suite 400, 
    Des Plaines, IL 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Blair is an Ophthalmologist in Des Plaines, Illinois. Dr. Blair is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Enrique Garcia
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Midwest Retina Consultants, SC

    8901 Golf Rd., Suite 206, 
    Des Plaines, IL 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Enrique Garcia is an Ophthalmologist in Des Plaines, Illinois. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

    Bryan Kim
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Midwest Retina Consultants, SC

    8901 Golf Rd., Suite 206, 
    Des Plaines, IL 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bryan Kim is an Ophthalmologist in Des Plaines, Illinois. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Detachment.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Optic Nerve Atrophy?

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    It is one of several conditions called an "inborn error of metabolism."

    When should I see an Optic Nerve Atrophy doctor near Arlington Heights, 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 Optic Nerve Atrophy doctor near Arlington Heights, 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 Optic Nerve Atrophy doctors near Arlington Heights, 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 Optic Nerve Atrophy doctors near Arlington Heights, 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 Optic Nerve Atrophy doctor near Arlington Heights, 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 Optic Nerve Atrophy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Optic Nerve Atrophy 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 Optic Nerve Atrophy doctor near Arlington Heights, 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 Optic Nerve Atrophy 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 Optic Nerve Atrophy 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 Optic Nerve Atrophy doctors near Arlington Heights, IL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Optic Nerve Atrophy 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 Optic Nerve Atrophy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Optic Nerve Atrophy 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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