Meet The Doctor
Dr. Anthony Tsiftilis
Education
Illinois College of Optometry, Chicago, Illinois 1992-1996
Doctor of Optometry – Graduation: May 1996
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois 1988-1992
Bachelor of Biology
Kishwaukee Community College, Malta, Illinois 1987-1988
Pre-Optometry program
Clinical Experience
1996-Present Licensed Optometric Doctor (O.D.):
I am licensed to provide full scope comprehensive eye health examinations to the highest level possible. This includes the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases and disorders of the visual system. Treatment of eyes with the use of eyeglasses, contact lenses, and pharmaceutical agents.
1994-1996 Educational Clinical Rotations:
Illinois Eye Institute, (Illinois College of Optometry), Chicago, Illinois
Primary Care Service: Comprehensive eye examinations including dilated fundus examination, gonioscopy, automated perimetry, and treatment and management of ocular disease.
Pediatrics/Binocular Vision Service: Comprehensive eye examinations of infants and children, along with diagnosis and management of binocular anomalies, strabismus, amblyopia, and visual development problems. Treatment included prescription lenses, prism, contact lenses, and vision therapy.
Low Vision Service: Low vision consultation and examinations including dispensing and training of proper use of optical and non-optical aides.
Advanced Ophthalmic Care Service: Tertiary care with ophthalmologists emphasizing medical treatment or surgical co-management of ocular disease. Rotation included general ophthalmic care service, retina service, and emergency service.
Cornea/Contact Lens Service: Fitting, dispensing, and follow-up of all types of RGP and soft contact lenses.
1995-1996 Clinical Externships
Illinois Masonic Medical Center/Sidney Hillman Health Center, Chicago, Illinois
Full scope optometry services including comprehensive eye examinations, contact lenses services, and diagnosis and management of ocular disease.
Gilchrist-Marcman Rehabilitation Center, Chicago, Illinois
Complete care of head start and mentally-challenged children.
2127 Midlands Ct. Unit 101 • Sycamore • 815-756-4244
