The 20 Best Fuchs Dystrophy Doctors Near Me in Elgin, IL

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in Fuchs Dystrophy near Elgin, IL. Of these, 15 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Ophthalmology Associates, Ltd

    1670 Capital St, 
    Elgin, IL 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Seigle is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Seigle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Chalazion, Cataract, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Seigle is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy

    Simpson Eye Physicians & Surgeons, PLLC

    650 Spring Hill Ring Rd, 
    West Dundee, IL 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Melchionna is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in West Dundee, Illinois. Dr. Melchionna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, and Entropion. Dr. Melchionna is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy

    Chicago Eye Surgeons

    2371 Bowes Rd, 
    Elgin, IL 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jasmeet Dhaliwal is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Dhaliwal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Cataract, and Periorbital Cellulitis. Dr. Dhaliwal is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

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    Advanced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Harry A. Bernstein M.D. LTD.

    2521 Technology Dr Ste 202, 
    Elgin, IL 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harry Bernstein is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Bernstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kallikrein Hypertension, Amblyopia, Fuchs Dystrophy, and Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness.

    Advanced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Ophthalmic Consultants Of Chicago LLC

    1220 W Higgins Rd, 
    Hoffman Estates, IL 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Mack is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Dr. Mack is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, Neurotrophic Keratitis, and Cloudy Cornea.

    Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Northwest Eye Center

    720 Fox Glen Ct, 
    Barrington, IL 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Boris Dilman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Dilman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Blepharitis, and Optic Nerve Atrophy. Dr. Dilman is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Distinguished in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Dupage Eye Surgery Center

    2015 N Main St, 
    Wheaton, IL 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Janet Lee is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Wheaton, Illinois. Dr. Lee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fuchs Dystrophy, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, and Interstitial Keratitis.

    Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Lawrence Wolin, MD, SC

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

    Lawrence Wolin is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Wolin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Wolin is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Ophthalmology Associates LTD.

    1670 Capital St Ste 100, 
    Elgin, IL 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Griess is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Griess is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, and Astigmatism.

    Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Ophthalmology Associates LTD.

    1670 Capital St Ste 100, 
    Elgin, IL 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sara Vegh is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Vegh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Nearsightedness, and Meibomianitis.

    Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    40W330 Lafox Rd Unit A, 
    Saint Charles, IL 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Hefner is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Saint Charles, Illinois. Dr. Hefner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Eyelid Bump, Meibomianitis, and Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD).

    Advanced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Dupage Eye Surgery Center

    2015 N Main St, 
    Wheaton, IL 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anna Park is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Wheaton, Illinois. Dr. Park is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Fuchs Dystrophy, and Cicatricial Pemphigoid.

    Advanced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Dean McGee Eye Institute

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

    Kamran Riaz is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Riaz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Neurotrophic Keratitis, and Corneal Transplant.

    Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Geneva Eye Clinic LTD

    1000 Randall Rd Ste 100, 
    Geneva, IL 
     (11.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin King is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Geneva, Illinois. Dr. King is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Meibomianitis, Chalazion, and Eyelid Bump.

    Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Northwest Eye Center

    720 Fox Glen Ct, 
    Barrington, IL 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leonard Millman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Millman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE).

    Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Northwest Eye Center

    720 Fox Glen Ct, 
    Barrington, IL 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Albrecht is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Albrecht is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Blepharitis.

    Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Dupage Eye Surgery Center

    2015 N Main St, 
    Wheaton, IL 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Terry Voirin is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Wheaton, Illinois. Dr. Voirin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Glaucoma.

    Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Dupage Eye Surgery Center

    2015 N Main St, 
    Wheaton, IL 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mary Mehaffey is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Wheaton, Illinois. Dr. Mehaffey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, and Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1.

    Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Dean McGee Eye Institute

    1604 W Central Rd, 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
     (14.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Firestone is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Arlington Heights, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Firestone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma of the Eye, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, and Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina.

    Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Dean McGee Eye Institute

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

    Carolyn Kloek is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Kloek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Amblyopia, Neurotrophic Keratitis, Glaucoma, and Cataract Removal.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Fuchs Dystrophy?

    Fuchs (pronounced "fooks") dystrophy is an eye disease in which cells lining the inner surface of the cornea slowly start to die off. The disease most often affects both eyes.

    When should I see a Fuchs Dystrophy doctor near Elgin, 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 Fuchs Dystrophy doctor near Elgin, 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 Fuchs Dystrophy doctors near Elgin, 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 Fuchs Dystrophy doctors near Elgin, 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 Fuchs Dystrophy doctor near Elgin, 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 Fuchs Dystrophy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Fuchs Dystrophy 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 Fuchs Dystrophy doctor near Elgin, 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 Fuchs Dystrophy 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 Fuchs Dystrophy 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 Fuchs Dystrophy doctors near Elgin, IL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Fuchs Dystrophy 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 Fuchs Dystrophy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Fuchs Dystrophy 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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