Ophthalmology

Clinical Studies

Research grants and trials
The Irwin Retina Center participates in a number of research grants and clinical trials sponsored by the National Institutes of Health and the National Eye Institute. There are also numerous FDA studies on new drugs and treatments for retinal diseases and specifically, macular degeneration. Patients or families interested in participating in clinical research can read about Ingalls current clinical trials online or call 708-596-8710 for more information.

A first in Illinois
• Deep lamellar endothelial keratoplasty Thomas John,
   M.D., an opthalmologist and corneal specialist on staff
   at Ingalls, is the first doctor in Illinois to perform a
   revolutionary new type of corneal transplant surgery
   called deep lamellar endothelial keratoplasty. This new
   procedure has several advantages over traditional
   corneal transplant surgery, such as decreasing
   the risk of rejection from the donor cornea.