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Sickle Cell Retinopathy: Expert Diagnosis & Treatment

Sickle Cell Retinopathy is a serious eye condition that can lead to vision loss if left untreated. At Windy City Retina, Dr. Ankit Desai provides expert diagnosis and advanced treatment options to protect your vision. Serving Plainfield, Naperville, Joliet, and surrounding areas, we offer personalized retina care. Learn more about Sickle Cell Retinopathy and schedule your consultation today at Windy City Retina.

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Sickle Cell Retinopathy: Expert Diagnosis & Treatment

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  1. SickleCellRetinopathy SickleCellRetinopathy DR. ANKIT DESAI Dr.Ankit Desai, MD is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in the medical and surgical treatment of Dr.Ankit Desai, MD is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in the medical and surgical treatment of vitreoretinal and macular diseases vitreoretinal and macular diseases

  2. Services Services Windy City Retina, led by Dr. Ankit Desai, is a premier retina center in Plainfield, Illinois, serving the Chicagoland area. As a board-certified ophthalmologist and retina specialist, Dr. Desai provides expert care for macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, and other vitreo-macular diseases. Schedule an appointment today for personalized, top-quality retina treatment in Plainfield, Naperville, Joliet, and beyond.

  3. What is Sickle Cell Retinopathy? What is Sickle Cell Retinopathy? Some sickle cell disease individuals have sickle cell retinopathy. Retinal thinning and aberrant blood vessel growth are the outcomes of blocked blood vessels in the retina and choroid (pronounced CORE-oid) in sickle cell retinopathy.

  4. CAUSES CAUSES The most common inherited blood disorder Most often found among people of African, Hispanic, and Caribbean descent Caused by a mutation in the beta-globin gene, which decreases the ability of red blood cells to carry oxygen. SYMPTOMS SYMPTOMS Blind spots Sudden onset of floaters or blurred vision Flashes of light Loss of side vision or curtains

  5. Achievements Achievements HONORED WITH CHICAGO MAGAZINE TOP DOCTORS AWARD 2021-2022-2023 HONORED WITH CASTLE CONNLEY AWARD 2021- 2022 - 2023-2024

  6. Contact Us Contact Us Phone number: 815-714-9115 Fax number: 815-408-0411 Email-Address: contact@windycityretina.com Website: www.windycityretina.com Address: 15905 S Frederick St Suite 105 Plainfield, IL 60586 DR. ANKIT DESAI

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