EYE PHYSICIANS OF KANKAKEE - Key Persons

Dr. Deland Burns, MD founded Eye Physicians of Kankakee in 1971. He is board certified in pathology and ophthalmology. Dr. Deland Burns retired from the practice of ophthalmology in July 2011 after almost 40 years of service to the Kankakee area. Dr. Steven Burns MD joined Dr. Deland Burns in 2001. He is board certified in ophthalmology and is dedicated to the tradition of excellent eye care for the people of the Kankakee area. Eye Physicians of Kankakee offers a wide range of optical goods and services. Dr. Steven Burns MD performs refraction eye exams for patients who want lenses. A wide variety of glasses frames are displayed in the optical area. Our opticians use computerized and traditional devices to fit glasses. A wide variety of spectacle lenses is available from Hoya and Optical Supply. Lenses can be customized to fit your needs. Contact lenses and contact lens fitting services are also available at Eye Physicians of Kankakee. Dr. Burns provides expert contact lens fitting services. He also monitors ocular health of contact wearers. Many contact lens choices are available through Eye Physicians of Kankakee. Dr. Steven Burns, MD performs comprehensive eye exams. These exams are important for patients at risk for eye disease. Patients at risk for eye diseases may have diabetes or high blood pressure, rheumatoid arthritis or headaches. Comprehensive eye exams are beneficial for patients over the age of 50 and for patients who have a family history of eye disease. Eye exams are also indicated for patients who have eye diseases. Dr. Burns has expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of eye problems. Eye Physicians of Kankakee employs a variety of high tech eye instruments for the diagnosis of eye disease. Treatments can involve medicines, laser or surgery. Dr. Steve Burns attended St. Patrick's grade school and Bishop McNamara High School in Kankakee. He graduated from the University of St. Francis. Dr. Burns graduated from the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, where he also completed an internship in internal medicine. Dr. Burns received training in ophthalmology as a resident at SUNY - Buffalo, New York where he rotated through the county hospital, the Children's hospital and the VA Hospital. Dr. Burns is Board certified in Ophthalmology and he is a member of various ophthalmology academies and associations. He is an active staff member at Provena St. Mary's Hospital and Riverside Medical Center.