- Arthritis
- Primary CareRoutine checkups with your primary care physicians as well as annual eye exams can help you learn whether or not you have any of the risk factors of retinal vascular occlusion.
- Emergency CareIf you expereince any changes in your vision, make an appointment right away with a retinal ophthalmologist at Retina Vitreous Associates. Our retina surgeons are available 24-7 for emergency care and serve seven locations throughout Illinois and Indiana.
- OphthalmologyJoel Chasan, M.D., earned his Bachelor of Science from Rhodes College before graduating from Emory University - School of Medicine, where he also went on to complete his Ophthalmology Residency. He then attended the University of Colorado School of Medicine, completing a Retina Fellowship.
- Macular DegenerationAge-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a disease associated with aging that gradually destroys sharp central vision. We need central vision to see objects clearly and to perform common daily tasks such as reading and driving. AMD is a leading cause of vision loss in Americans 60 years of age and older.
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Cataracts
- Cataract Surgery
- Eye ExamIf you have diabetic eye disease, you may need an eye exam more often. People with proliferative retinopathy can reduce their risk of blindness by 95 percent with timely treatment and appropriate follow-up care.
- Pregnancy
- Internal MedicineChristopher Pelzek, M.D., attended University of Wisconsin, where he received a B.S. Honors degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Psychology. Dr. Pelzek earned his medical degree at the University of Wisconsin before completing an internship at St. Luke’s Medical Center - Department of Internal Medicine. He served his ophthalmology residency at Wilmer Eye Institute—Johns Hopkins Hospital and completed a Retina-Vitreous Fellowship at Doheny Eye Institute at the University of Southern California.
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Diabetes Care
- Diabetic RetinopathyDiabetic retinopathy is the most common diabetic eye disease and a leading cause of blindness in American adults. High blood sugar levels associated with diabetes mellitus can damage blood vessels in the retina—the nerve layer at the back of the eye that senses light and helps send images to the brain. This damage is called
- Radiation Therapy
- General SurgeryRichard Lipman, M.D., attended Wesleyan University, where he received a B.A. Honors degree. He earned his medical degree at the University of Chicago Pritzer School of Medicine, followed by an internship in General Surgery at Rush-Presbyterian—St. Lukes’s Medical Center. Dr. Lipman also completed his ophthalmology residency at Rush-Presbyterian—St. Luke’s Medical Center, serving as Chief Resident in his final year, before going on to complete a Retina-Vitreous Fellowship at the University of Wisconsin.
- Psoriasis