Associate Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology, Cornea Service

University of Illinois College of Medicine

Department of Ophthalmology

Dr. Jose De La Cruz is truly at the “cutting edge” in bladeless laser-assisted eye surgery.

A leader in the use of the latest surgical techniques for complex vision problems, his expertise includes refractive surgery (Lasik), laser-assisted cataract surgery, and artificial cornea implant.

At the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System, he established UI Ophthalmology as the top cornea service in the Midwest and one of the top five worldwide.