Advocate Medical Group Ophthalmology/Optometry

1221 North Highland Ave 2nd Floor, Aurora, IL 60506

Advocate Medical Group Ophthalmology/Optometry

  • Ophthalmology
  • Optometry

Part of Advocate Outpatient Center

1221 North Highland Ave

2nd Floor

Aurora, IL 60506

Call: 630-264-8800

Vaccines available:

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About

Comprehensive Care

The Ophthalmology Department has board-certified ophthalmologists and highly trained staff ready to meet your needs. We offer eye exams for the evaluation and treatment for a wide variety of eye disorders including glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. Other services offered also include the latest options in cataract and muscle surgery and laser surgery for the treatment of diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma.


Optical Center

The Advocate Medical Group Optical Center has been providing exceptional service since 1964, with experienced and qualified staff dedicated to providing personalized vision care. Only the highest quality products are carried and displayed, and lenses available for our customers are the most up-to-date brands with the latest technology.

Brands we carry include:
  • BCBG Women
  • Cole Haan Men and Women
  • Ellen Tracy Women
  • Guess Men and Women
  • Izod Men
  • Jessica McClintock Women
  • Jones New York
  • Kenneth Cole Men
  • Lucky Men and Women
  • Marc Ecko Men
  • Maui Jim (sunglasses)
  • Tumi Men
  • Vera Bradley Women
Kids:
  • Mira Flex frames for infants and toddlers
  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
  • Hello Kitty
  • Go Diego Go
  • Dora
Teens:
  • Wild Flower
  • Levis
  • Callaway
Special needs:
  • Specs 4 Us (specially designed to fit children and adults with Down Syndrome and others with special needs)

Contact Lenses

Our Optometry Department is committed to total eye care, utilizing the most up-to-date technology to guard good eye health and maintaining the best vision possible for each patient. We use a wide range of contact lens designs and materials to get the best fit on even the most hard to fit patients.

Services and symptoms treated

  • Amblyopia Treatment
  • Botox for Blepharospasms
  • Ectropion Repair
  • Eye Muscle Surgery
  • Incision and Drainage of Chalazions
  • Lasers for the treatment of diabetes, retinal tears, secondary cataracts, and glaucoma
  • No Stitch Cataract Surgery with Deluxe Service Options
  • Pterygium Resection
  • Ptosis Repair (correction of droopy eyelid)
  • Repair of Blocked Tear Duct
  • Surgical Removal of Lid Lesions
  • Prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses
  • Child and teen frames with a two-year frame breakage warranty
  • Designer frames
  • Fitover sunglasses
  • Safety glasses
  • Sport goggles
  • Magnifiers
  • Readers
  • Eyeglass accessories
  • Low vision accessories
  • Economy program

Conditions treated

  • Amblyopia
  • Blocked Tear Ducts
  • Cataracts
  • Corneal Dystrophies
  • Diabetes
  • Glaucoma
  • Keratoconus
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Medication Toxicity (plaquenil )
  • Optic Neuritis
  • ROP (Retinopathy of Prematurity )
  • Strabismus
  • Thyroid Disorders Affecting the Eyes
  • Uveitis

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Our providers

John Chu M.D.

John Chu M.D.

Ophthalmology

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