Dr. Edward Koutnik, MD

Dr. Koutnik is the Dry Eye Specialist for Midwest Eye Center. He has a passion for the medical management of diseases of the eyes. Outside of Dry Eye, his other clinical interests include glaucoma, keratoconus, conjunctivitis, and eye emergencies. He received his Bachelors of Science Cum Laude from the University of Wisconsin and then continued on to complete his doctorate, with honors, at the Illinois College of Optometry. His post-doctoral specialty training culminated in a fellowship at the Illinois Eye & Ear Infirmary.

Specialty services provided by Dr. Koutnik include:

• Placement of Amniotic Membranes
• Punctal Plugs
• TearCare Meibomian Gland Expression
• BlephEx Eyelid Exfoliation
• Fitting of Specialty Contact Lenses (for those with conditions such as keratoconus, corneal transplants, severe dry eye, etc.)
  

Dr. Koutnik loves to run on the lakeshore path, explore restaurants around the city with his wife (a pediatric optometrist), and spend the summers boating with his family in Wisconsin.

…THE QUALITY OF CARING.

Midwest Eye Centers is committed to inclusion and diversity. We believe today more than ever; it isn’t speaking the words, but starts with a culture of service and listening.

For over 46 years, our goal has always been to provide quality care to everyone in our community. Midwest Eye is committed to doing our part in protecting sight with a pledge to serve all and do so equally, without prejudice. We support and defend the right to safe, caring, and equal treatment for all in our practice: patients and teammates. We are in this together!

‍Achieving the best results for patients begins with a team of doctors and staff that care about you and your family. We offer a variety of eye care sub-specialties and surgical procedures as one team.