James Katz, MD
Jeffrey Mono, MD
Rakhi Patil, MD
Richard Katz, MD
Marshall Hirshman, MD

Serving patients seeking cataract surgery in the Northwestern Chicago Suburbs, including Elk Grove, McHenry, Crystal Lake and the surrounding area

The Midwest Center for Sight is a full-service eye care practice staffed by five highly skilled, board-certified ophthalmologists. Drs. James Katz, Jeffrey Mono, Rakhi Patil, Richard Katz and Marshall Hirshman specialize in cataract surgery, refractive vision correction procedures, limbal relaxing as well as astigmatic management, glaucoma and the treatment of complex eye conditions. With more than 90 years of combined experience, the premier eye surgeons of The Midwest Center for Sight are dedicated to quality patient care and the latest techniques and technologies. Their passion and commitment has allowed them to help countless patients achieve optimal eye health and remarkable vision correction results.

The cataracts Chicago surgeons of The Midwest Center for Sight perform an advanced method of cataract surgery that promotes safety, maximum comfort and a speedy recovery. During the procedure the eye's clouded lens is removed from the eye through a tiny incision and replaced with an intraocular lens (IOL) implant. Premium IOLs allow eye surgeons to restore patients' more youthful vision, often without the need for traditional eyewear. At The Midwest Center for Sight patients may choose from a variety of IOLs, including AcrySof IQ Monofocal, which corrects vision at one distance; AcrySof Toric to correct for astigmatism; the multifocal AcrySof ReSTOR; and the accommodating IOLs Crystalens and Visiogen Synchrony. These lenses provide clear vision at multiple distances.

At The Midwest Center for Sight patients may choose from a variety of IOLs.

In addition to cataract surgery, the eye surgeons of The Midwest Center for Sight offer routine eye care exams, laser eye surgery (including LASIK), corneal transplant surgery and glaucoma treatments and surgery, as well as a range of cosmetic procedures such as Botox injections, dermal fillers, eyelid lift surgery and Latisse.

To schedule a one-on-one consultation with one of the experienced surgeons of The Midwest Center for Sight, please call (800) 826-6763.

More About the Eye Surgeons of The Midwest Center for Sight

James Katz, MD, earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Wisconsin and his medical degree at the University of Illinois College of Medicine. He completed his residency at the University of Illinois Eye & Ear Infirmary. Dr. Katz continued his training with a fellowship at the Casebeer International Eye Center and the University of Utah Moran Eye Center. The fellowship allowed him to be one of the first doctors in the Midwest to perform LASIK and train other surgeons in LASIK both nationally and internationally. He was the initial principle investigator in the Chicago area for the Visiogen Synchrony Lens and the first surgeon in Chicago to implant the AcrySof Toric IOL to reduce astigmatism. Dr. Katz continues to pioneer advanced technology in refractive cataract surgery in three dimensions. The Midwest Center for Sight is the first ophthalmic practice in the state of Illinois to adopt TrueVision 3D HD surgical visualization for the operating room. Dr. Katz is a well-known author and a coveted speaker whose charity work has been covered by media worldwide. He is currently involved in building eye care clinics in remote areas of Vietnam. He is also a recognized representative of the Illinois Association of Ophthalmology and serves as the Medical Director of Golf Laser Vision. Dr. Katz is a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the International Society of Refractive Surgery and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.

Jeffrey Mono, MD, obtained his undergraduate and medical degrees at the University of Michigan. He served his ophthalmology residency at Georgetown University followed by a fellowship in oculoplastic surgery at the University of Toronto. Dr. Mono has been in the field of eye care for more than 20 years and currently serves as the Division Chairman of Ophthalmology at Lutheran General Hospital. He holds memberships with many professional organizations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and the Chicago Ophthalmological Society.

Rakhi Patil, MD, received her undergraduate degree with summa cum laude honors from Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois, and her medical degree from Rush University Medical College in Chicago. She served her residency at the University of Illinois where she was Chief Resident her final year. Dr. Patil is a fellowship-trained glaucoma specialist. She is affiliated with several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and the Chicago Ophthalmological Society.

Richard Katz, MD, completed his undergraduate studies at Northwestern University and received his medical degree at the Chicago Medical School. He served his ophthalmology residency at the University of Missouri Medical Center. Dr. Katz specializes in all eye care treatments and has been practicing ophthalmology for more than 30 years. He is a Fellow of the American Board of Ophthalmology, an Ophthalmological Associate in Research to Prevent Blindness and a member of the Chicago Ophthalmological Society.

Marshall Hirshman, MD, has been practicing ophthalmology for more than 35 years. One of the founding members of The Midwest Center for Sight, Dr. Hirshman received his undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois and his medical degree from the University of Illinois Medical School, and served his residency at the Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago. He served as the Chief of Ophthalmology at Lutheran General Hospital for more than 22 years. Dr. Hirshman specializes in a variety of eye care services and procedures. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and a member of the Illinois Association of Ophthalmology.

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