The main focus of Dr. Goren's practice is Corneal and External Eye Diseases. Many of Dr. Goren's new patients are referred
for complex corneal problems by other practicing ophthalmologists. Difficult problems like corneal ulcers, congenital
anomalies, complications from past eye surgery, keratoconus, cancers, severe dry eye, and corneal dystrophies are commonly
seen in this practice. The number of cornea transplants that Dr. Goren performs is amongst the highest of all surgeons
in the Chicago area and he has performed well over a thousand of these procedures. Dr. Goren was the first surgeon at Northwestern
to perform DSEK surgery-- a state-of-the-art way of transplanting corneal endothelium without the need for a total transplant
and thus utilizing as few as one stitch. He was also the first surgeon in Chicago to perform keratoprosthesis surgery--
a synthetic cornea used for people who cannot benefit from traditional transplant surgery. Dr. Goren has at his disposal
some of the most sophisticated diagnostic equipment available such as confocal microscopy which allows for the identification
of difficult infections often without the need for cultures.
Dr. Goren also offers comprehensive
ophthalmological services. Routine eye exams and treatment for conditions such as refractive errors, cataract, glaucoma,
macular degeneration, and diabetic eye disease is offered at this practice. Dr. Goren's patients range in age from newborns
to those over one hundred. Patients who would benefit from referrals to other subspecialists for treatment are always
directed to the very best available.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions regarding
services that we provide.
