Retina Specialists Serving South Bend, Indiana

Board-certified, fellowship-trained vitreoretinal surgeons about 10 to 15 minutes from South Bend

South Bend is the largest city we serve and sits directly west of our Mishawaka office. Patients from downtown, the near northwest side, the Notre Dame and Eddy Street area, Erskine, Sunnymede and the far west side all reach us with a short drive that avoids a trip to Fort Wayne, Chicago or Indianapolis for subspecialty retina care.

Both of our surgeons, Dr. Philip Kurochkin and Dr. Jason So, are board-certified ophthalmologists with fellowship training in vitreoretinal surgery. We work closely with optometrists and comprehensive ophthalmologists throughout South Bend, and we see urgent referrals for retinal tears and detachments the same day whenever possible.

Common reasons South Bend patients are referred to us include new floaters or flashes, wet or dry macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema, retinal vein occlusion, macular holes and epiretinal membranes.

Getting to our office from South Bend

Distance: roughly 5 miles. Drive time: about 10 to 15 minutes.

From downtown South Bend, take Lincolnway East or Mishawaka Avenue east into Mishawaka, then turn south on Main Street. From the Notre Dame area, take SR 23 (South Bend Avenue) toward Mishawaka or the US 20 Bypass east to the Main Street exit. Our office is on South Main Street just south of the St. Joseph River.

Patients from South Bend often know the area by University of Notre Dame, Memorial Hospital, Downtown South Bend, Four Winds Field and Erskine Village.

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Retinal conditions we treat for South Bend patients

Treatments available to South Bend patients

Retinal emergencies in South Bend

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 South Bend and the surrounding area.

Questions from South Bend patients

Is there a retina specialist in South Bend, Indiana?

Yes. North Indiana Retina is a vitreoretinal surgery practice located in Mishawaka, 303 S Main St, Suite 215, Mishawaka, about 10 to 15 minutes from downtown South Bend. Dr. Philip Kurochkin and Dr. Jason So are board-certified, fellowship-trained retina specialists who treat macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment and other diseases of the retina. Call 574-291-4000 to schedule.

Do I need a referral from a South Bend eye doctor to be seen?

Most patients are referred by their optometrist or ophthalmologist, and many insurance plans require a referral for specialty care. If you have sudden new floaters, flashes of light, or a shadow or curtain in your vision, call us directly and we will help you get seen as quickly as possible.

How quickly can a South Bend patient be seen for a possible retinal detachment?

A retinal tear or detachment is an emergency. We hold time for urgent cases and aim to examine patients with new flashes, floaters or a shadow in their vision the same day. Call our office rather than waiting for a routine appointment.