I am so grateful to Dr. Ravage and Anise at the front desk who answered my anxious call at 8am today on New Year's Eve, who fit my family in at their end of day today despite being a short office day and already having a full calendar. It shows they care for their patients. Nurse Dawn took a detailed history for our daughter (who had gotten a scary read from an optometrist yesterday). Dawn made us all very comfortable as she did some initial tests. And when we saw Dr Ravage, he was efficient, but thorough, reassuring and informative. In all, he was able to put us at ease and let us know our daughter would be just fine. We are so grateful they fit us in, so we only had one night yesterday without sleep, rather than many nights otherwise waiting to get in for an appointment. So yes, you may have to wait longer to see the doctor but that's because they are taking time with each patient, just as they will take time with you. It will be a happy New Year's day for us, thanks to Dr. Ravage and his office. read more

Dr Zac Ravage is an excellent Retina Surgeon! From February, 2018 to July, 2018, I have been under the care of Dr. Ravage @ Illinois Retina Associates. Throughout the time he has had to perform four separate, but unrelated surgeries for retina detachments in both eyes. My eyes have finally stabilized, vision repaired and restored, and I am healing well. Without Dr. Ravage's expertise and incredible staff (Dawn, Bogdana, Noel, Christine and many others) I could have gone blind. They were quick to diagnose and treat my issues (same day) with the most up-to-date procedures which did not require hospitalization. Dr Ravage has a kind demeanor and calmly assures patients as he explains every step of the surgical procedure in detail as he treats you. I recommend Dr Zac Ravage without hesitation! read more

Let me just start out by saying that the experience of having a detached retina gets an F. Negative stars. And I'm being kind of nice about it. Turns out being very nearsighted (up yours, DNA) means you possess a thin retina, and it can peel off just to amuse itself and ruin your life. No, you do not have to be kicked in the head. It can just happen. And it needs immediate attention. If your retina decides to fall off over a weekend during the holidays, be prepared to just want to cash it in. Especially if you are ridiculously squeamish about eye stuff, like me. So my state of mind was not good at all when I went running to see Dr. Ravage (waves to the fabulous Melanie S. for being my escort). Please. Fix. Me. And he did. I had emergency eye surgery (scleral buckle - feel free to look this up, I decided I'd rather not know exactly what he did to me while I was gassed out) on New Year's Eve. Began 2014 wearing an eye patch and having to look down (with my good eye - pfft) at my crotch all night (bathroom breaks only) to help the re-attached retina settle (by way of a gas bubble that was injected before I woke up). I wasn't kidding about that F. After multiple follow up appointments (I have yet to work a full Monday-Friday week this year), a gallon of different eye drops, an itchy eye (that's the stitches dissolving - ew), having to sleep on my left side for a month, the fear of needing another gas bubble (this means you get a needle in your eye, while fully conscious...did not need it, thank God), and an additional laser treatment that felt like getting hit in the head with a hammer for 15 minutes (another F...I think Dr. Ravage was ready to leave and come back with chocolate and kittens in a basket if it would make me stop crying), I think I am doing alright. My eye is stable, my vision is improving, and I am wearing eye shadow again. Looking at a picture of my eye from 1/1/14 (not posting this photo...AND YOU'RE WELCOME) to now, 9 weeks later....the difference is pretty awesome. I've still got a ways to go in terms of healing, but Dr. Ravage took me from "screwed" to "I could live like this" in barely over 2 months. I think he knows what he is doing. I've become sort of a walking public service announcement for detached retinas...if you are highly nearsighted, talk to an ophthalmologist. If a tear is caught early, you'll fare a lot better than I did, and regardless of my experience, I still got quite lucky (some people have to stay in that face down/crotch-viewing position for WEEKS - no one's crotch can be that interesting....). If you suddenly have eye floaters, do not wait, call your eye doctor...make someone examine you ASAP. It may be nothing but it could be something. Make my bad luck your good luck. And if you need a retinal specialist, consider Dr. Ravage or any of his colleagues at Illinois Retina Associates. They have offices all over the Chicago area and all seem very dedicated and on top of their game. And they offer free magnets and candies at the reception desk. But no kittens. 5 stars anyway. read more

Found myself in the unfortunate position of needing a Retina Specialist and was referred to Dr. Zac B. Ravage at Illinois Retina Associates. Doctor Ravage treated me as more than a case number! He is a highly skilled, physician and provides a thorough exam and treatment. My extreme anxiety about what was temporary blindness in my right eye was eased by Doctor Ravage's kind and patient demeanor. He took the time to answer all of my questions. Dr. Ravage earned his medical degree from Sackler School of Medicine at Tel Aviv University in Israel, performed his residency at Case Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio and completed his fellowship in vitreo-retinal medicine and surgery at Rush University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Ravage has also served as an ophthalmologist for the Chicago White Sox and Bulls sports teams. He operates out of three offices: Chicago Loop- 312-726-4949; Rush-312-942-2117; Skokie- 847-677-1340. I recommend him without reservation. PS. Am currently receiving ongoing care from Doctor Ravage. Although my insurance carrier has been problematic about covering the cost of treatment, neither Dr. Ravage nor his staff made me feel diminished by it. They have gone above and beyond in assisting me in obtaining medical reimbursement. Sylvia C. Washington, MBA, SPHR Managing Director/HR Consultant Human Resource Solutions, Inc. read more

Please find a different and better doctor. We just got burnt by his diagnosis. Tries to take out money form the patients. Initially charged less for a procedure and later date charges 8 times. After giving multiple calls not able to resolve the issue, Keep sending to me a different person. Overall the bill was like twice what I pay any other place in town. Also, I was told that all the next visits will be free of cost and later on started charging 4 times for the visits. read more

I was first referred to Illinois Retina Associates after my Opthalmologist found a retinal hole. She advised me to call them first thing in the morning the next day. Taking her advice I called at 8:30am as soon as they opened and was told me to come in right away. I was impressesd with the immediate attention that I received being as though it was so last minute. I arrived a half hour later and was seen right away. It's a long process usually takes about 2 hours but I was advised before hand and I much rather wait and be tended to than rushed out. End result was two retinal holes which resulted in a retina detachment and I had to undergo Scleral Bukle surgery. I am about 2 months post surgery and my eye looks and feels great. I was not expecting to recover so quickly from such an intense surgery at all, and with no complications! I have to be honest, I don't typically like doctors but Dr. Ravage and his staff are always extrememly tentative, compassionate, and friendly. Bonus the patients are a delight to talk to as well :) Also, parking is a breeze and there are several different locations throughout Chicago & the burbs. I'm not sure how typical it is to need to see a retina specialist but it you do Dr. Zac Ravage and his staff at the Skokie location are definitaly it. Side note: I've also been to the Rush location in Chicago and the staff rocks there as well. Thank you for taking such good care of me, I could not be anymore relieved! :) read more