Dr. Brett Breshears

OphthalmologyGlaucoma Specialist
Skokie, IL
(847) 677-1631
Medicare Enrolled

Location

9630 Kenton Ave
Skokie, IL 60076

Areas of Expertise

Glaucoma (medical Management)
Glaucoma (surgical Management)
Glaucoma Drainage Implants
Comprehensive Eye Care
Vision Preservation
Personalized Patient-centered Care
Advanced Surgical Expertise
Long-term Vision Health Monitoring
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About Me

Dr. Brett M. Breshears is a fellowship-trained glaucoma specialist and board-certified ophthalmologist dedicated to preserving vision through personalized, patient-centered care. A Chicago native, Dr. Breshears combines advanced surgical expertise with a compassionate approach, treating every patient with the same respect and care he would provide his own family.

Dr. Breshears’ path to becoming a leader in glaucoma management is marked by academic excellence and clinical honors. His primary focus is the medical and surgical management of glaucoma, and he specializes in the latest surgical innovations designed to reduce eye pressure and prevent vision loss, including Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS), glaucoma drainage implants, and cataract surgery.

Dr. Breshears is a contributor to glaucoma research, having presented his findings at national conferences. He maintains active membership in the American Glaucoma Society, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the American Medical Association, demonstrating his commitment to the field and his patients.

Training

  • Indiana University

    Advanced Glaucoma Medical and Surgical Management

    Indiana University

    Fellowship
  • Ophthalmology

    Cook County Hospital

    Residency
  • Midwestern University

    Medical School

    Midwestern State University

    Medical School
  • North Central College

    B.S. in Biochemistry

    North Central College

    Undergraduate

Awards & Honors

  • Intern of the Year

    Lutheran General Hospital

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
IL, IN
License Numbers
125.076391, 02007836A