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Dr. Alice Lyon, MD

Ophthalmology*
4.3 (9)
Map Pin Small Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Alice Lyon, MD

Dr. Alice Lyon, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 37 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Dr. Lyon, completed a residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University|Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Lyon an average 4.3 star rating.

Dr. Lyon works at Northwestern Medical Group in Chicago, IL. They frequently treat conditions like Degenerative Disorders of Globe and Progressive High Myopia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Lyon's Office Locations

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    Northwestern Medical Group-Lavin Family Pavilion
    259 E Erie St Ste 1520, Chicago, IL 60611 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (312) 695-8150

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Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Progressive High Myopia
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy

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Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Progressive High Myopia
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Chorioretinal Scars
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Exophoria
Eye Cancer
Heterophoria
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Macular or Retinal Edema
Nearsightedness
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Blepharitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Cataract
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Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Cataracts
Diplopia
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Endophthalmitis
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Glaucoma
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Headache
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Hypotony of Eye
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Keratitis
Macular Hole
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Miosis
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Ocular Hypertension
Pars Planitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Senile Cataracts
Staphyloma Posticum
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Sclera
Eye Examination
Eye Test
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Ultrasound
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
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    4.3
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    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Years of Experience
    • 37 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, German, Polish and Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1992737969
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University|Northwestern Memorial Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • New York Hosp-Cornell University|New York Hospital Cornell University
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
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    Dr. Alice Lyon, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Lyon is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Lyon has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Lyon works at Northwestern Medical Group in Chicago, IL. View the full address on Dr. Lyon’s profile.

    Dr. Lyon has seen patients for Degenerative Disorders of Globe and Progressive High Myopia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Lyon on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    Dr. Lyon speaks German, Polish and Spanish.

    9 patients have reviewed Dr. Lyon. The overall rating for this provider is 4.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Lyon.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Lyon, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Lyon appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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