Dr. Tyler Kirk

Dr. Tyler Kirk is a board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist specializing in the latest surgical options to treat cataracts and glaucoma. He became the third generation of Kirk family eye specialists when he joined Kirk Eye Center in 2012, working at both the River Forest and Gurnee clinics. Dr. Kirk focuses on minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) and customized cataract management, including laser cataract surgery, and is enthusiastic about embracing new surgical innovations to provide patients with their best possible vision and eye health.

Dr. Kirk completed his internship and residency in ophthalmology at the University of Mississippi, where he served as chief resident and developed a heightened interest in cataracts and glaucoma. He furthered his training with a fellowship at Allegheny General Hospital, gaining additional experience in glaucoma and complex cataract surgery. His research has been published in the Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and the American Journal of Ophthalmology, and he has presented at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) and the Virginia Society of Ophthalmology.