Dr. Carol Schmidt is an ophthalmologist with Northwestern Medicine, providing comprehensive medical and surgical eye care to patients in the Chicago area. She has a particular interest in the screening and management of cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration, and also offers routine eye exams, eyeglass and refraction services, and urgent care for eye problems. Patients can turn to Dr. Schmidt for the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of conditions, including diabetic retinopathy, dry eye, conjunctivitis, and epiretinal membranes. She takes the time to explain findings clearly and involves patients in their care decisions.

Dr. Schmidt earned her medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford and completed her residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University. She is board certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology and serves as an Assistant Professor at the Feinberg School of Medicine.