Committed to Excellence Illinois Retina Associates, established in 1976, is one of the leading retina practices in the United States devoted in diagnosing and treating diseases of the retina, macula, and vitreous. Our doctors are nationally/internationally recognized specialists who together have more than a century of experience in treating macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, vascular occlusive diseases, uveitis, and more. We are one of the very few centers in the United States offering treatment for cancer of the eye by a fellowship trained ocular oncologist.