- GlaucomaGlaucoma is a condition when the Optic Nerve of the eye becomes damaged most commonly because (but not exclusively from) elevated eye pressure. Glaucoma is the second-leading cause of blindness worldwide. Often times you do not know you have glaucoma unless an eye doctor examines you.
- OphthalmologyDr. Winkler received his undergraduate degree from Washington University in St. Louis, MO in 2005. He graduated medical school from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Rockford, IL in 2009 and finished his medical internship at Northwestern University/McGaw Medical Center in Chicago, IL. He then completed his Ophthalmology residency and Oculoplastics fellowship at the Krieger Eye Institute in Baltimore, MD.
- Macular DegenerationThe retina is the layer of the back of the eye responsible for receiving signals to send to our brain for vision. Common conditions such as diabetes, macular degeneration, and high blood pressure can affect the way we see.
- CataractsWe specialize in the evaluation and surgical treatment of cataracts using the latest in premium intraocular lens (IOL) technology for cataract surgery
- Cataract SurgeryCataracts are formed when the natural lens of the eye gradually becomes more hazy. Cataracts are a normal part of aging. When eyeglasses are no longer able to provide your best vision, cataract surgery can be performed.
- Eye ExamEssential to the complete eye exam because it allows the pupil of the eye to expand, allowing the doctor to clearly inspect the back of your eye called the Retina. (Dilation effects may last up to 6 hours, but many pupils return to normal before then).
- Diabetes Care