05.02.24
Pinguecula explained
Watch Dr. Matthew Thompson, MD, describe what a pingueculum is and how they're treated at Tower Clock Eye Center. These non-cancerous growths on the conjunctiva are fairly common and caused by sun exposure.
Our Doctors
Kunal S. Patel, M.D.
Dr. Kunal S. Patel, M.D., specializes in cataract surgery and enjoys a wide range of ophthalmology practice including treatment of complications of diabetes and macular degeneration, using injectable medications. Dr. Patel also performs blepharoplasty and other eyelid surgeries to
improve vision and eye health. He offers laser cataract surgery and specialty lenses to help patients see better without glasses.
He takes great pride in educating patients about their eye conditions and treatment options to ensure each patient is able to choose which treatment will be best for them.
Dr. Patel is a board certified comprehensive ophthalmologist. He is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.
Outside of work Dr. Patel enjoys spending time with his wife. They enjoy cooking all types of cuisine, and enjoying the Wisconsin outdoors by playing golf and cross country skiing. They also enjoy skiing the mountains out west and scuba diving all around the world.
Watch the video below to learn more about Dr. Kunal Patel, MD.
Ophthalmology Residency:
- Eugene and Marilyn Glick Eye Institute, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
Internship:
- Ascension St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, IN
Medical School:
- Doctor of Medicine: University of Illinois at Chicago
Undergraduate:
- Bachelor of Science – Molecular and Cellular Biology
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Board Certification:
