Eye Surgery

Gottlieb Memorial Hospital is known for offering the latest advancements in eye surgeries. In fact, Gottlieb is the only hospital in the western suburbs to offer endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation (ECP) – a popular cataract surgery that also lowers eye pressure and halts progression of glaucoma.

Among the many eye surgeries and treatments available at Gottlieb Memorial Hospital are:

Cataract extractions and lens implants
Removal of the scar tissue on the surface of the eye caused by excessive sun exposure, also called a pterygium
Opening of blocked tear systems in children and adults - from simple lacrimal system probing and irrigations to newer technology such as balloon dilations and dacryocystorhinostyomy ( DCR)
Basal cell carcinoma removal and treatment of all eyelid cancers Combined cataract surgery with laser reduced pressure for glaucoma – endosopic cyclophotocoagulation (ECP)
Correction of eyes that are not aligned or are “crossed” -- Strabismus surgery

Gottlieb Memorial Hospital offers argon laser trabeculoplasty (ALT), a procedure used in the treatment of retinal bleeding, including diabetic retinopathy or bleeding in the back part of the eye.

To find an eye surgery specialist, call (708) 450-DOCS (708-450-3627).