Illinois Society of Eye Physicians & Surgeons

Illinois Society of Eye Physicians & Surgeons ISEPS serves the total visual health care needs of the people through public and professional education, membership services, and legislative advocacy.

The Illinois Society of Eye Physicians & Surgeons is committed to maintaining the quality and accessibility of medical and surgical eye care in our state. Toward that end, we believe that surgical procedures in and around the eye should be performed only by qualified medical doctors -- ophthalmologists -- who have completed medical school and an ophthalmology residency. Non-physicians, such as opt

ometrists, have a place in the eye care delivery system. But that does not include performing surgical procedures or advanced medical care. As part of our legislative duties, we support or fight bills that affect Illinois ophthalmological health care. For example, HB 6166 and SB 2899 were introduced in February '16. These bills ostensibly are the regular "sunset renewal" of the Optometric Practice Act, but in fact they remove the longstanding prohibition of optometrists performing surgical procedures. It also adds authority for optometrists to administer medications by injection in or around the eye.

My good friend and colleague, Tam, is quite a humanitarian. It was wonderful to welcome him to Chicago!
03/26/2026

My good friend and colleague, Tam, is quite a humanitarian. It was wonderful to welcome him to Chicago!

Your Illinois Ophthalmology State Society (ISEPS) Board- December board meeting, prepping for an active 2026 advocating ...
12/14/2025

Your Illinois Ophthalmology State Society (ISEPS) Board- December board meeting, prepping for an active 2026 advocating for Illinois Ophthalmologists and their patients!

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