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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: Complex Macular and Retinal Diseases,Macular Hole,Choroidal Neovascularization,iridotomy and All Headaches (incl. Migraine) etc.read less

Practices at

Streeterville -

Northwestern Memorial Hospital Cca

Address

251 E Huron St, Chicago, IL 60611

Fees

"Free" for regular consultation

services

Complex Macular and Retinal Diseases

Macular Hole

Choroidal Neovascularization

iridotomy

All Headaches (incl. Migraine)

Glaucoma

Cornea Transplant

Vitreous Surgery

Retinal Hemorrhage

Mydriasis

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Tear Duct Disorders

Retinal Diseases

Diabetic Macular Edema

Blindness

Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)

Farsightedness

Pterygium

Nearsightedness

Paralytic Strabismus

Choroideremia

Eye Trauma

Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid

Cataract Removal Surgery

Corneal Abrasion or Laceration

Macular or Retinal Edema

Posterior Scleritis

Vitrectomy

B-Scan Ultrasound

Eye Cancer Surgery

Vitreoretinal Surgery

Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)

Benign Neoplasm of Eye

Pigment Dispersion Syndrome

Pterygium

Localized Anterior Staphyloma

Chorioretinal Scars

iridotomy

Cataract Surgery

Chorioretinitis

Malignant Neoplasm of Eye

Ultrasound, Eye

blepharitis treatment

Hypotony of Eye

Glaucoma

Lacrimal Gland Disorder

Migraine

Eye Surgery

Trichiasis

Contusion of the Eyeball

Posterior Uveitis

Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear

Scleral Reinforcement Surgery

ocular imaging

intraocular tumors

Retinal Neovascularization

Panophthalmitis

Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy

Dacryoadenitis

Ocular Prosthetics

Keratitis

Diabetic Cataracts

Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture

Diplopia

laser retina surgery

Enucleation of Eye

Eye Pain

Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)

Blepharitis

Eye Tumors/Cancer

Lazy Eye

Orbital Cellulitis

Eyelid Disorders

Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body

Glaucoma Surgery

Eye Test

Retinoschisis

Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Progressive High Myopia

Conjunctival Hemorrhage

Serous Detachment Retina

Vitreoretinal Surgery

Choroidal Dystrophy

Retinal Dystrophy

Degenerative Disorders of Globe

Staphyloma Posticum

Iridocyclitis

Ocular Surface Reconstruction

Uveitis

Visual Field Defects

Astigmatism

Eye Infection Treatment

Benign Neoplasm of Choroid

Retinal Telangiectasia

Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)

Retinal Cysts

Exophoria

Diabetic Retinopathy

Purulent Endophthalmitis

Chalazion

Iridectomy

Astigmatism

Diabetic Retinopathy Screening/ Treatment

lens replacement operations

Exotropia

Foreign Body Removal from Eye

Floaters

Dislocation of Lens

Hyphema

Optic Papillitis

Juvenile Macular Degeneration

Eye Infections

Retinal Vascular Occlusion

Chronic Conjunctivitis

Heterophoria

Ectropion of Eyelid

Pars Planitis

Endophthalmitis

Ulcerative Blepharitis

Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear

Disorder of Choroid

Eye Melanoma

Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (ALK)

Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy

Farnsworth Lantern Test

Cyclodialysis

Herpetic Keratitis

Corneal Ulcer

Headache

Dry Eyes

Senile Cataracts

Vision Screening

Drusen

Color Blindness

Diseases and surgery of the retina and vitreous

Central Serous Chorioretinopathy

Presbyopia

Vitreous Hemorrhage

Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Acquired Coloboma

Retinal Hemangioma

Ocular Hypertension

Pinguecula

Equatorial Staphyloma

Strabismus Treatment

Retina/Vitreous Surgery

Retinal Telangiectasis

Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis

Strabismus

Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia

Juvenile Cataract

Cataract

Ocular Pharmacology

Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)

Headache

Corneal Ulcer Treatment

treating visual impairment and blindness

Scleromalacia Perforans

Eye Cancer

Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension

Retina

Night Blindness

OPHTHALMOLOGY

Hypertensive Retinopathy

Iris Ciliary Degeneration

Chronic Endophthalmitis

Retinal Detachment

Allergic Conjunctivitis

Marfan Syndrome

Refractive Surgery

Cornea Surgery

Excision of Chalazion

Corneal Diseases

Hemorrhagic Retinal Detachment

Esotropia

Optic Neuritis

Ocular Oncology

Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)

Keratoconus

Retinoblastoma

Stye

Retinal Ischemia

Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body

Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Dry Eye Treatment

Macular Disease/Degeneration

Acute Endophthalmitis

Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens

Accommodation Disorders

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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 Complex Macular and Retinal Diseases, Macular Hole, Choroidal Neovascularization. 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