Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus Service
This service offers general pediatric eye care, including general exams for newborns and children up to 18 years of age, and specialty clinics serving rare and unusual children's eye disorders, including glaucoma, genetics, neurocutaneous, and neuro-ophthalmology. The service specializes in all diseases where the eyes are not aligned properly—from babies to senior citizens.
Physicians:
Nathalie F. Azar, MD—Director
Irene Maumenee, MD—Director, Ophthalmic Genetics
Kimberly Curnyn, MD
Lawrence Kaufman, MD
Alexander Khammar, MD
Yuri Kim Kern, MD
Marilyn Miller, MD
Benjamin Ticho, MD
Hours and Phone Numbers:
Clinic Hours: 9am-5pm (Monday-Friday)
Appointment Desk Phone: (312) 996-6599 or (312) 996-8450
Fax Number: (312) 413-4916
Address:
University of Illinois at Chicago
Eye and Ear Infirmary
1855 W. Taylor Street
Chicago, Illinois 60612 [Directions]
Room number: 2.05
Things to bring with you for your appointment:
Referring physician's name, address and phone number
Photo identification
HMO authorization
Insurance card
Names and dosages of any current medications
Glasses/contact lenses/prosthesis
List of prior eye surgeries
Insurance information:
We accept Medicare Assignment and participate in many managed care contracts (HMO/PPO). View list.
Click here to view a narrated children's book about their first visit to the eye doctor.