Cornea Service
The Cornea Service sees patients with corneal infections, keratoconus, cataracts, tumors of the front portion of the eye, blepharitis, dry eyes, eyelid and conjunctival problems, and many other disorders. We also have an Artificial Cornea Program.
News
- Chicago magazine highlights Dimitri Azar, MD (PDF)
- Corneal Transplants Can Carry Infection Risk
- UIC physicians link increase in eye infections among contact lens wearers to Acanthamoeba in water supply
Physicians:
Elmer Tu, MD—Director, Cornea Service
Dimitri Azar, MD—Director, Refractive Surgery Section
Jose de la Cruz, MD
Ali Djalilian, MD
Sandeep Jain, MD
Joel Sugar, MD
Hours and Phone Numbers:
Clinic Hours: 8:30 am - 5pm (Monday-Friday)
Appointment Desk Phone: (312) 996-8937
Emergency Phone Number: (312) 996-8937
Fax Number: (312) 355-4248
Address:
University of Illinois at Chicago
Eye and Ear Infirmary
1855 W. Taylor Street
Chicago, Illinois 60612 [Directions]
Room number: 3.164
Things to bring with you for your appointment:
Photo Identification
HMO Authorization
Insurance card
Names and dosages of any current medications
Glasses/Contact Lenses
Insurance information:
We accept Medicare Assignment, we are an IDPA provider, and we participate in many managed care contracts (HMO/PPO) View List.