In addition to providing clinical services, the Illinois Eye Institute is a teaching and research facility. Our staff of more than 65 attending doctors are also faculty members at the Illinois College of Optometry or the University of Chicago Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. We also work closely with leading professional organizations in the ophthalmic field, including the American Optometric Association and the Illinois Optometric Association.

To learn more about our affiliates, please click on the links below:


Clinical Care/Academic Affiliates
Illinois College of Optometry
Chicago Eye Institute
University of Chicago, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
The Laser Center, Chicagoland


Professional Organizations Affiliates

American Academy of Optometry
American Optometric Association
Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry
College of Optometrists in Vision Development
Illinois Optometric Association
Prevent Blindness America