- Primary CareWe participate with most major insurance companies. However, it is very important that you understand your specific insurance policy and adhere to any requirements such as obtaining a referral prior to your appointment. Please call your insurance company or if you are an HMO patient call your primary care doctor for any questions about your policy.
- Emergency CarePatients should call our office to speak with a staff member for medical concerns. After business hours, our answering service is available 847-244-1657 to route your call to a member of our on-call patient care team.
- GlaucomaYour family history will be reviewed with you as well. Please tell us about any health problems that run in your family such as diabetes and high blood pressure, as well as any eye problems your family members may have experienced such as glaucoma, cataracts,or macular degeneration as they tend to run in families.
- OphthalmologySteven D. Reinglass, M.D. is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist and Retina Specialist at Eye Care Center of Lake County, Ltd. with offices in Gurnee and Vernon Hills Illinois. Dr. Reinglass received his Medical Degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine followed by an Internship at Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago and a Residency in Ophthalmology at Cook County Hospital in Chicago. In addition, Dr. Reinglass completed a Fellowship in Retinal and Vitreous Surgery at the University of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary in Chicago.
- Macular DegenerationDr. Reinglass sees many types of eye care patients including those in need of general eye examinations, cataract surgery and lens implant evaluations, diagnosis and treatment of diabetic retinopathy, diagnosis and treatment of macular degeneration (ARMD) and the diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma.i He is committed to helping patients with cataracts to become less dependent of eyeglasses (reading glasses, distant and bifocals) after cataract surgery through his use of correcting lens implants such as the Crystalens ® Lens Implant, the ReZoom™ Lens Implant, the AcrySof® ReSTOR® Lens Implant and the Technis® Multifocal Lens Implant.
- Laser Eye Surgery
- CataractsWe have excellent financing options at Eye Care Center of Lake County, Ltd. that make optical or cataract surgery affordable with almost any budget. Through the use of our financing partner, ALPHAEON Credit, we can help you find a plan that fits your needs.
- Cataract SurgeryBecause cataract surgery is seen as a medical necessity, Medicare and most health insurance plans will cover the removal of the cataract-filled lens. They will also cover a basic, monofocal lens that is used to replace your natural lens.
- Eye ExamThe frequency of your eye examinations really depends on many factors. Your age, your general health, whether your family has a history of eye problems and whether you have been diagnosed with or treated for any eye conditions or diseases in the past. Eye Care Center of Lake County doctors will determine how often you schedule your visits as well as what type of examination is necessary. Each patient visiting us for a complete eye exam will have the necessary testing to ensure that their eye health and vision are at their best.
- Diabetes Care
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Allergies