Retina Specialists Serving Elkhart, Indiana

Board-certified, fellowship-trained vitreoretinal surgeons about 20 to 25 minutes from Elkhart

Elkhart patients make up a large part of our practice. Rather than driving to Fort Wayne or Chicago for subspecialty retina care, residents of Elkhart, Dunlap, Bristol and Osceola can reach our Mishawaka office in under half an hour by the US 20 Bypass or Lincolnway.

We partner with optometrists, ophthalmologists, endocrinologists and primary care physicians across Elkhart County to co-manage diabetic eye disease and macular degeneration. Reports are sent back to the referring physician after every visit.

Elkhart County has a large community of patients living with diabetes. We offer dilated retinal examinations, OCT imaging and, when needed, anti-VEGF injections or laser to prevent vision loss from diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema.

Getting to our office from Elkhart

Distance: roughly 12 to 15 miles. Drive time: about 20 to 25 minutes.

From Elkhart, take the US 20 Bypass west to the Main Street exit in Mishawaka and head north, or follow Lincolnway West (SR 933 / Old US 33) directly into downtown Mishawaka and turn south on Main Street. The Indiana Toll Road (I-80/90) is an alternative during heavy traffic.

Patients from Elkhart often know the area by Elkhart General Hospital, Downtown Elkhart, Concord Mall area, Dunlap and Bristol.

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Retinal conditions we treat for Elkhart patients

Treatments available to Elkhart patients

Retinal emergencies in Elkhart

Sudden new floaters, flashes of light, a dark curtain or shadow across your vision, or a sudden drop in vision can signal a retinal tear or retinal detachment. Call 574-291-4000 right away. We keep same-day appointments for urgent cases from Elkhart and the surrounding area.

Questions from Elkhart patients

Is there a retina specialist near Elkhart, Indiana?

North Indiana Retina in Mishawaka is the closest fellowship-trained vitreoretinal surgery practice for most Elkhart residents, about 20 to 25 minutes away by the US 20 Bypass. Call 574-291-4000 to schedule or to arrange an urgent evaluation.

Can my Elkhart eye doctor refer me for diabetic retinopathy treatment?

Yes. We accept referrals from optometrists, ophthalmologists and primary care physicians throughout Elkhart County. Referring offices can call or fax our office, and we send a consultation report back after each visit so your care stays coordinated.

Will I be able to drive home to Elkhart after my appointment?

Your eyes will be dilated at most visits, which blurs near vision and increases light sensitivity for several hours. We recommend bringing a driver, especially for injection or laser visits and for the drive back along US 20.