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Expert Medical Retina Care Michael A. He is also one of the area's leading specialists in complex and rare retinal disease.

Grassi is a medical retina specialist whose expertise includes the diagnosis and treatment of age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. After attending medical school at Northwestern University, Dr. Grassi completed a general ophthalmology residency plus a 3 year medical retina fellowship both at the University of Iowa. He then returned home to the University of Chicago and has practiced in the Chicago area since 2006. He is now a research faculty member at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) and the Director of the NIH-supported Retinal Genomics Laboratory at UIC. He is the recipient of multiple awards from professional organizations. Dr. Grassi's top priority is his patients. This is reflected by his commitment to research which offers the best hope of improving the treatment of retinal disease and ultimately preventing and curing it. Dr. Grassi lives in Naperville with his family.

10/04/2026

Important information for our patients. If you are not happy with the plan that you currently have, consider regular Medicare.

Medicare Open Enrollment begins October 15. Before choosing or changing your Medicare coverage for 2027, take time to make sure your plan will meet your retina care needs.

A few important questions to ask:

• Is your retina specialist in network?
• Are the medications you need covered?
• Does the plan require prior authorization or step therapy for retinal treatments?
• Is your preferred hospital or surgery center in network?
• How much will you really pay for visits, tests, and treatments?

The ASRS Medicare Open Enrollment guide can help you know what to look for before making a decision.

Learn more: www.asrs.org/MedicareOpenEnrollment

09/27/2026

Great illustration by this group! Take a look 👀

Ever wondered what’s actually inside your eye? 👁️

From the cornea that helps focus light to the optic nerve that carries visual information to the brain, each part plays an important role in the way we see.

Swipe through the anatomy of one of the most fascinating parts of the human body.

Take care of your eyes. They do more than you think.

08/26/2026

We do this type of testing in our office. Please call 630.995.3465 to make an appointment if you are concerned about your retina health due to a family history or genetic condition.

Retina specialists often catch inherited retinal disease before it shows up on a genetics referral. In Retina Today's latest feature, Timothy S. Lee, MD, Eric W. Lai, MD, and Sidney A. Schechet, MD, break down current genetic testing panels, specimen options, and how to interpret a variant of uncertain significance—illustrated with a case of Stickler syndrome type IV diagnosed after a traumatic retinal detachment.

▶️Read the full article: https://ow.ly/95aR50Zzy8S

08/25/2026

If you have a Retina condition … see a Retina Specialist. It could save your vision!

DYK? Retina specialists are among the most extensively trained and highly skilled eye care providers, having completed up to 10 years of advanced medical training to specialize in ophthalmology and sub-specialize in diseases and surgery of the retina.

To learn even more, watch and share our informational video: “Retina Specialists: Helping You See for a Lifetime.”

The video features three patients facing common retinal conditions whose lives have been changed and vision preserved because of the unique care provided by their retina specialist.

It also covers everything you ever wanted to know about retinas and retina specialists, including:
• How the retina makes sight possible
• What conditions retina specialists treat
• The breadth and depth of a retina specialist’s education, training, and surgical experience
• The importance of seeking out a retina specialist to preserve vision and prevent blindness

Watch now and share with others who might someday need the expert care retina specialists provide.

https://youtu.be/bAjvBGCAoTo?si=YG3kbTdzqBAfNW1C

Learn more at www.SeeforaLifetime.org.

08/13/2026

08/05/2026

You can save your vision by knowing when to call us (spoiler: ASAP! Please don’t wait!)

06/03/2026

When Joe's vision became blurry from diabetic macular edema (DME), he worried about missing some of life's biggest moments—including cheering on his favorite Chicago sports teams.

With expert care from retina specialists, a personalized treatment plan, and a renewed commitment to his health, Joe was able to regain nearly perfect vision and focus on the future.

Read Joe's inspiring story and learn why timely care from a retina specialist can make all the difference: www.asrs.org/patients/patient-stories/joe-ignatius

05/15/2026

05/01/2026

Don’t wait. Sudden changes in vision? Please call.

Vision can change in an instant.

Retinal emergencies like retinal detachment, severe eye trauma, or sudden vision loss require immediate care from a retina specialist. Retina specialists are physicians and surgeons with advanced training to diagnose and treat complex, sight-threatening conditions.

Find YOUR retina specialist through the American Society of Retina Specialists: SeeforaLifetime.org.

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1012 95th Street Suite 9
Naperville, IL
60564

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http://www.grassiretina.com/

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