MEET OUR DOCTORS
Aurora, Illinois
Robert J. Barnes, M.D.
Treating patients with Glaucoma surgery, Cataract surgery, Laser surgery and general eye care, Dr. Barnes has been with Aurora Eye Clinic since 1986. An Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Loyola University Medical Center, he has supervised the Glaucoma Service. Dr. Barnes has lectured extensively on Glaucoma.

Dr, Barnes received his medical degree from Rush Medical College and completed Ophthalmology residency at the Loyola-Stritch School of Medicine. He also completed a fellowship in Glaucoma at

the University of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary. Certified by the American Board Ophthalmology, he is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Chicago Glaucoma Society.
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Robert J. Foody, M.D.

Specializing in the areas of Cataract surgery, Laser vision correction, and general eye care, Dr. Foody joined Aurora Eye Clinic in 1988. He is a specialist in Laser eye surgery utilizing PRK (Photo Refractive Keratectomy) with the Excimer laser and LASIK laser eye surgery.

Dr. Foody received his medical degree from Loyola-Stritch School of Medicine where he also completed his Ophthalmology residency. He received certification from the American Board of Ophthalmology. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

 
Lise Anne Guay-Bhatia, M.D.

A Specialist in Pediatric Eye Care, Dr. Guay-Bhatia joined the Aurora Eye Clinic in 1995. Her treatment skills include pediatric eye surgery, pediatric eye trauma, pediatric Cataract surgery, and pediatric and adult Strabismus Surgery.

Dr. Guay-Bhatia received her medical degree from Loyola-tritch School of Medicine where she also completed a residency in Ophthalmology. She completed a chief residency and a two year Pediatric Ophthalmology Fellowship at the University of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary in Chicago and was also co-director of the Eye Trauma Service. Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, she is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus.

 
Richard D. Zak, M.D.

A specialist in diseases of the Retina, Macula and Vitreous, Dr. Zak joined the Aurora Eye Clinic in August 2000. He is also a Clinical Assistant Professor at Loyola University Department of Ophthalmology. Dr. Zak's special interest is in diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, complicated retinal detachments and ocular trauma. Dr. Zak received his medical degree from the University of Illinois. He completed his residency in Loyola University of Chicago. He also completed a fellowship in Retina/Vitreous at West Virginia University. Dr. Zak is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

 
Dr. Polatnick
Lois A. Polatnick, M.D.

With focus on neuro-ophthalmology, Dr. Polatnick joined the Aurora Eye Clinic in 2008.  She previously practiced for many years in Maryland and Chicago.  She is interested in patients with double vision, vision loss and unusual eye movements as well as general ophthalmology patients.

Dr. Polatnick received her medical degree and completed her residency at the University of Buffalo School of Medicine.  She trained in neuro-ophthalmology at the NIH and Washington Hospital Center.  Dr. Polatnick is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society.

 
Alan E. Hein, O.D.

An experienced Optometrist, Alan E. Hein, O.D. has been practicing in the western suburbs since 1987. Along with his practice of General Family Eye Care, Dr. Hein specializes in complex contact lens patients. His other professional interests range from athletic vision screenings to glaucoma research, laser vision correction and routine diabetic examinations.

Dr. Hein is originally from the south side of Chicago. He is a graduate of St. Mary's University of Minnesota, and a 1987 graduate of the Illinois College of Optometry. His education included an externship with the Navy at Great Lakes Naval Hospital. He is also known for his charitable work with the Illinois Special Olympics.

 

Rev: 02/08 SLF