The Doctors of
Oak Park Eye Center
Michael Hennessey, M.D.
Dr  Hennessey attended the University of
Michigan  where he obtained his B.S. in
Biology with Honors.  He studied medicine at
the prestigious University of Michigan
as well
and then came to Chicago to train in
Ophthalmology at Rush Medical Center.  A
fellowship in Cornea and External Diseases of
the eye at UIC Eye Center completed Dr.
Hennessey's formal training.  

Like all the doctors at Oak Park Eye Center,
Dr. Hennessey is Board Certified in
Ophthalmology and practices the most
modern medical and surgical care available
for your eye care needs.

He enjoys caring for patients with all types of
eye care issues from basic glasses and
contact lens fittings to complex diseases such
as Diabetic Retinopathy, Glaucoma and
Macular Degeneration.  He performs the
most modern, small incision, cataract surgery
and many types of laser and formal surgical
procedures.  He also performs Botox(R)
injections for the reduction of wrinkles and
for spasms of the eyelids and face.

The additional training he received at UIC,
under the instruction of Dr. Joel Sugar, one of
the leading cornea specialist in the country,
allows Dr. Hennessey to diagnose and treat
the more complex diseases involving the
front of the eye.  These conditions include
Keratoconus, severe corneal infections,
Pterygia, and inherited diseases of the
cornea.  He performs specialized corneal
surgeries, such as corneal transplantations
and other reconstructive surgeries involving
the front of the eye.