Testimonials

Dr. Rao is excellent. She is very kind and compassionate. She is a role model for how all doctors should practice. She was very thorough in explaining my issue to me and the procedure she would be doing for treatment. I appreciate her seeing me for an unscheduled emergency procedure on a Saturday. I am very confident in her knowledge and ability to treat my torn retina to prevent further damage to my sight. She called me the next day to check on me. I 100% recommend Dr. Rao.

Had my first visit today and the staff and technician were friendly and professional. Dr. Rao is amazing too. She listened to my concerns and showed care throughout the whole process. I would recommend this practice to anyone.

It's too much to put in this little space.. 10 stars Dr. Vierling for saving my eyes,and the eye technician/nurses are so dynamite! Yes the wait can be a little long but for wonderful eye care, I'll watch the television to stay occupied. Such a sweet lady with gorgeous hair at the front desk..she can handle 5 things at once and keep a smile on her face . Love my Lombard office,but will go to oak Park if I have to as long as I see my doctor and at least a few of my nurses that I've dealt with over my time . Keep up the great work!!

From the front desk staff to everyone I came into contact with, employees were informative and pleasant. Doctor Vierling has a calming voice and guides you through procedures excellently!

Dr. Hong-Gam Le is a great retina specialist! She is attentive and professional. She saved my mom‘s Vision!

Hands down one of the greatest practices. I had an emergency with my eye and they were able to see me very quickly. Dr. John Micheal was very pleasant and was able to diagnose my issue immediately. Dr Wessel was one of the most understanding and professional eyes doctors ever. Would not recommend anywhere else! They truly care about their patients. Highly recommend!

A very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful staff explained what each test was for. The doctor explained the test results and the pictures taken of my retina. I highly recommend this business.

I have had two unrelated retina detachments. Both times I had great experiences at the Crystal Lake location. The front office staff are always welcoming and friendly as are the nurses & techs that go through the process of getting me ready to see the Dr. I have received great care from Dr Wessel. He always explains what is happening and what I can expect. It is not a fun process, but there is comfort knowing I am being cared for by a skilled and compassionate group of professionals.

Highly skilled professionals ensuring I did not lose vision in my left eye. I started experiencing big black floaters so I was able to make a same day appointment with an eye doctor. After her evaluation she stated I needed to see a Retina Specialist so she contacted Retina Institute of Illinois in Crystal Lake. They quickly fit me into their schedule for evaluation and what I thought was just going to be a scan turned out to be laser surgery to prevent further retinal tear. I felt bad because my emergency caused other patients to wait. If your appointment is delayed please know that your vision is in good hands and there may be an unexpected emergency they were dealing with. Dr. Matthew Wessel and Dr. Anna Sporysheva restored my sight in my left eye and I highly recommend them. Dr. Wessel needed to stick a needle in my eye to numb it for my last procedure and it was quick and painless. Highly skilled! Thank you kindly. You are appreciated.

I’ve had age-related macular degeneration for about 10 years. When I first moved to Illinois I continued to go back to Wisconsin for several years, even though my specialist there wanted me to find someone closer for my own convenience. When I had cataract surgery in Illinois, that Opthamologist recommended Retina Institute and specifically Dr. Michael. Although making the switch was hard emotionally, it was the right move to make and I’m very satisfied that maintaining my vision, now mostly in my right eye, is a realistic goal for my lifetime.

Dr. Michael was sent to me by God! I was visiting family in Illinois for what was supposed to be only five days. At some point during the visit, my retina began to detach. I saw Dr. Michael on Monday morning and he performed the vitrectomy immediately (fitting me in around existing patients). I was able to stay with family for the five weeks to ensure the pressure in my eye was safe enough to fly back to Arizona. Without Dr. Michael's wisdom, skill, and flexibility, I cannot imagine what damage could have continued if I had flown to Arizona! Getting a specialist visit scheduled in Arizona is terribly challenging--especially over the fall/winter months. My vision was restored with no lasting effects! Thank you, Dr. Michael! <3