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About Dr. William Mieler

Dr. William Mieler is a Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon and Ophthalmologi…read morest in Streeterville, Chicago and has an experience of 46 years in these fields. Dr. William Mieler practices at Northwestern Memorial Hospital Cca in Streeterville, Chicago. He completed Medical School from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine in 1979,Residency - ID from Scripps-Mercy Hospital in 1980 and Residency - ID from Bascom-Palmer Eye Institute in 1983.
He is a member of American academy of ophthalmology,American Society Of Retina Specialists,AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS,Leaders and Legends in Retina, American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) 2025,American Ophthalmological Society (AOS),Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO),Macula Society,Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology (PAAO),Retina Society and Member of American Academy of Ophthalmology Council (2013). Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM),Drusen,Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body,Benign Neoplasm of Eye and Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy etc.read less

Practices at

Streeterville -

Northwestern Memorial Hospital Cca

Address

251 E Huron St, Chicago, IL 60611

Fees

"Free" for regular consultation

services

Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)

Drusen

Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body

Benign Neoplasm of Eye

Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy

Macular Hole

Floaters

Panophthalmitis

Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension

Central Serous Chorioretinopathy

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Vitreous Hemorrhage

Staphyloma Posticum

Accommodation Disorders

Mydriasis

Complex Macular and Retinal Diseases

Nearsightedness

Glaucoma Surgery

Ocular Prosthetics

Orbital Cellulitis

Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Color Blindness

Choroidal Dystrophy

Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Eye Tumors/Cancer

Vitreoretinal Surgery

Optic Neuritis

Senile Cataracts

Macular Disease/Degeneration

Tear Duct Disorders

Retinal Telangiectasia

Juvenile Macular Degeneration

Cataract Surgery

Ocular Hypertension

Equatorial Staphyloma

Trichiasis

Iridectomy

Choroidal Neovascularization

laser retina surgery

Heterophoria

Posterior Scleritis

Pigment Dispersion Syndrome

Diabetic Macular Edema

Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Excision of Chalazion

Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture

treating visual impairment and blindness

Herpetic Keratitis

intraocular tumors

Iridocyclitis

B-Scan Ultrasound

Diabetic Retinopathy

Exophoria

Diabetic Retinopathy Screening/ Treatment

Dry Eye Treatment

Chronic Endophthalmitis

Strabismus

Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear

Eye Infection Treatment

Retinal Hemorrhage

Foreign Body Removal from Eye

iridotomy

Cataract Removal Surgery

Dry Eyes

Diplopia

Scleromalacia Perforans

Retinal Diseases

Exotropia

Keratoconus

iridotomy

Pterygium

Pinguecula

Hemorrhagic Retinal Detachment

Vitreous Surgery

ocular imaging

Glaucoma

Degenerative Disorders of Globe

Paralytic Strabismus

Chronic Conjunctivitis

Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)

Malignant Neoplasm of Eye

Diseases and surgery of the retina and vitreous

Contusion of the Eyeball

Macular or Retinal Edema

lens replacement operations

Hypotony of Eye

Uveitis

Retina

Cornea Surgery

Iris Ciliary Degeneration

Dacryoadenitis

Eye Infections

Pterygium

Blindness

Strabismus Treatment

Esotropia

Corneal Diseases

Stye

Visual Field Defects

Retinoschisis

Allergic Conjunctivitis

Acute Endophthalmitis

Night Blindness

Hyphema

Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)

Ultrasound, Eye

Retinal Vascular Occlusion

Endophthalmitis

Ocular Surface Reconstruction

Progressive High Myopia

Ulcerative Blepharitis

Hypertensive Retinopathy

Eye Cancer

Migraine

Eye Melanoma

Eye Trauma

Retinal Neovascularization

All Headaches (incl. Migraine)

Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear

Corneal Ulcer Treatment

Eyelid Disorders

Cornea Transplant

Astigmatism

Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid

Lacrimal Gland Disorder

Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)

Scleral Reinforcement Surgery

Chorioretinal Scars

Enucleation of Eye

Blepharitis

Localized Anterior Staphyloma

Ectropion of Eyelid

Eye Cancer Surgery

Headache

Glaucoma

Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy

Vitrectomy

Pars Planitis

Serous Detachment Retina

Retinoblastoma

Retinal Telangiectasis

Corneal Ulcer

Eye Pain

Headache

Corneal Abrasion or Laceration

Juvenile Cataract

Vitreoretinal Surgery

Dislocation of Lens

Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)

Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens

Farnsworth Lantern Test

Disorder of Choroid

Ocular Pharmacology

Conjunctival Hemorrhage

Retinal Detachment

Eye Test

Retinal Ischemia

Vision Screening

Presbyopia

Keratitis

Retinal Dystrophy

Astigmatism

Retina/Vitreous Surgery

Acquired Coloboma

Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body

Cyclodialysis

Benign Neoplasm of Choroid

Retinal Cysts

Eye Surgery

Refractive Surgery

Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia

Farsightedness

Retinal Hemangioma

Chorioretinitis

Choroideremia

OPHTHALMOLOGY

blepharitis treatment

Purulent Endophthalmitis

Marfan Syndrome

Ocular Oncology

Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis

Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)

Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (ALK)

Diabetic Cataracts

Posterior Uveitis

Chalazion

Cataract

Optic Papillitis

Lazy Eye

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Common Questions

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Where does Dr. William Mieler practice?

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Dr. William Mieler practices at Northwestern Memorial Hospital Cca - Streeterville.

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Why do patients visit Dr. William Mieler?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. William Mieler for Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM), Drusen, Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

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What is Dr. William Mieler's education qualification?

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Dr. William Mieler has the following qualifications - Medical School, Residency - ID, Residency - ID, Fellowship 2, Fellowship 2, Medical degree, DO, Residency in Ophthalmology, Fellowship in Surgical Retina and Vitreous, Internship, B.S. in Chemistry, Medical Education.

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What does Dr. William Mieler specialises in ?

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Dr. William Mieler specialises as Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon.

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How many years of experience does Dr. William Mieler have?

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Dr. William Mieler has an overall experience of 46 years. View where has Dr. William Mieler practiced in the past.

Other Information

Specializations

Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon

Education

Medical School - University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, 1979

Residency - ID - Scripps-Mercy Hospital, 1980

Residency - ID - Bascom-Palmer Eye Institute, 1983

Fellowship 2 - Med Center Wisconsin Eye Institute, 1984

Fellowship 2 - The Wills Eye Hospital, 1986

Medical degree, DO - University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, 1985

Residency in Ophthalmology - University of Miami / Jackson Health System / Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, 1983

Fellowship in Surgical Retina and Vitreous - Aurora Health Care, Inc., 1984

Internship - Scripps Mercy Hospital, 1980

B.S. in Chemistry - University of Wisconsin SOM, 1975

Medical Education - University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1979

Awards and Recognitions

Castle Connolly Top Doctor Since 2002

Top Doctors: 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025

America's Top Doctors for Cancer: 10th Edition, 1st-9th Editions

Newsweek: 2015

Castle Connolly America's Top Doctors: 2016-2021

Chicago Magazine-Cancer Doctors: 2017, 2019, 2022

Chicago Magazine-Aging: 2020

Chicago Magazine - Surgery: 2021

Modern Luxury Chicago: 2023

Leaders and Legends in Retina, American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) 2025

UIC Distinguished Professor Award, University of Illinois Chicago 2021

Faculty of the Year Award, UIC College of Medicine 2016

Secretariat Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) 2016

Distinguished Service Award, ARVO 2016

J. Donald Gass Medal, Macula Society 2013

Honor Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) 1992

Senior Honor Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) 2001

Life Achievement Honor Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) 2011

Founders Award, American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) 2011

Crystal Apple Award, American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) 2005

Lifelong Education for the Ophthalmologist Award, AAO 2000

American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)

American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)

American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO)

American Ophthalmological Society (AOS)

Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)

Macula Society

Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology (PAAO)

Retina Society

America's Top Doctors (2004-2014)

Chicago Magazine: Top Doctors (2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014)

Super Doc

ACS Fellow

AAO Fellow

Founders Award (2011)

Life Achievement Honor Award (2011)

Member of American Academy of Ophthalmology Council (2013)

America's Top Doctors for Cancer (2011-2013)

American Society of Retina Specialists

American College of Surgeons

Memberships

American academy of ophthalmology

American Society Of Retina Specialists

AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS