Dr. John D. Wilgucki II is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in medical and surgical retina at Loyola Medicine. He evaluates and treats the full range of retinal disease, from age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy to epiretinal membrane, macular hole, and retinal tears and detachments. He welcomes urgent referrals for sudden vision changes, flashes, or floaters and emphasizes same-day triage when retinal detachment is a concern. Patients value his calm communication style, thoughtful surgical planning, and collaborative approach with their primary eye doctors. Dr. Wilgucki completed ophthalmology residency at Emory University School of Medicine and advanced fellowship training at the University of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary in Chicago. He earned his medical degree from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. At Loyola, he offers in-office injection and laser therapies as well as small-gauge vitrectomy when surgery is needed, with a focus on safety, comfort, and durable visual outcomes.