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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: Retina/Vitreous Surgery,OPHTHALMOLOGY,Dislocation of Lens,Herpetic Keratitis and Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis) etc.read less

Practices at

Streeterville -

Northwestern Memorial Hospital Cca

Address

251 E Huron St, Chicago, IL 60611

Fees

"Free" for regular consultation

services

Retina/Vitreous Surgery

OPHTHALMOLOGY

Dislocation of Lens

Herpetic Keratitis

Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)

Floaters

Optic Neuritis

Ocular Pharmacology

Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body

Cataract

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Retinoblastoma

Senile Cataracts

Cataract Surgery

Migraine

Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia

Pars Planitis

Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy

Esotropia

Exophoria

Eyelid Disorders

Chorioretinal Scars

Acute Endophthalmitis

Retinal Telangiectasia

laser retina surgery

Choroidal Neovascularization

Diplopia

Eye Melanoma

Astigmatism

Dry Eyes

Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Retinal Diseases

Degenerative Disorders of Globe

Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body

Vitreoretinal Surgery

lens replacement operations

Iridectomy

Pterygium

Retinal Cysts

Cornea Transplant

Corneal Diseases

intraocular tumors

Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear

Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Glaucoma

Endophthalmitis

Ectropion of Eyelid

Staphyloma Posticum

Eye Infection Treatment

Retinal Hemangioma

Visual Field Defects

Hyphema

Astigmatism

Farsightedness

Blepharitis

Stye

Retinal Detachment

Presbyopia

Headache

Macular Hole

ocular imaging

Retinoschisis

Macular Disease/Degeneration

Progressive High Myopia

Posterior Uveitis

Vitrectomy

Marfan Syndrome

Benign Neoplasm of Choroid

Night Blindness

Hypotony of Eye

Eye Tumors/Cancer

Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)

Optic Papillitis

Farnsworth Lantern Test

Trichiasis

Choroideremia

Foreign Body Removal from Eye

Purulent Endophthalmitis

Eye Surgery

Diabetic Macular Edema

Serous Detachment Retina

Central Serous Chorioretinopathy

Retinal Dystrophy

Eye Test

Cornea Surgery

iridotomy

Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension

Drusen

treating visual impairment and blindness

Vision Screening

Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Posterior Scleritis

Benign Neoplasm of Eye

Eye Trauma

Exotropia

iridotomy

Tear Duct Disorders

Eye Cancer Surgery

Juvenile Cataract

Eye Pain

Iris Ciliary Degeneration

Dacryoadenitis

Conjunctival Hemorrhage

Hemorrhagic Retinal Detachment

Dry Eye Treatment

Eye Cancer

Enucleation of Eye

Ocular Surface Reconstruction

Cataract Removal Surgery

Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens

Ulcerative Blepharitis

Vitreoretinal Surgery

Blindness

Juvenile Macular Degeneration

Ocular Prosthetics

Localized Anterior Staphyloma

Malignant Neoplasm of Eye

Nearsightedness

Scleromalacia Perforans

Glaucoma Surgery

Diabetic Retinopathy Screening/ Treatment

Chalazion

Chronic Conjunctivitis

Refractive Surgery

Equatorial Staphyloma

Mydriasis

Diseases and surgery of the retina and vitreous

Retinal Ischemia

Strabismus

Paralytic Strabismus

Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)

B-Scan Ultrasound

Retinal Vascular Occlusion

Ultrasound, Eye

Pigment Dispersion Syndrome

Diabetic Cataracts

Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)

Cyclodialysis

Lazy Eye

Macular or Retinal Edema

Orbital Cellulitis

Hypertensive Retinopathy

Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (ALK)

Accommodation Disorders

Eye Infections

Chorioretinitis

Strabismus Treatment

Corneal Ulcer

Retinal Hemorrhage

Ocular Oncology

Diabetic Retinopathy

All Headaches (incl. Migraine)

Ocular Hypertension

Lacrimal Gland Disorder

Pterygium

Chronic Endophthalmitis

Vitreous Hemorrhage

Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis

Contusion of the Eyeball

Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy

Headache

Pinguecula

Complex Macular and Retinal Diseases

Allergic Conjunctivitis

Glaucoma

blepharitis treatment

Retinal Neovascularization

Heterophoria

Iridocyclitis

Scleral Reinforcement Surgery

Disorder of Choroid

Keratoconus

Vitreous Surgery

Choroidal Dystrophy

Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture

Corneal Abrasion or Laceration

Color Blindness

Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)

Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear

Retina

Excision of Chalazion

Uveitis

Acquired Coloboma

Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)

Panophthalmitis

Keratitis

Corneal Ulcer Treatment

Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid

Retinal Telangiectasis

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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 Retina/Vitreous Surgery, OPHTHALMOLOGY, Dislocation of Lens. 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