Dr. Yasham Sharaf Alam O.D.
Optometrist
502 Waverly Drive Elgin IL, 60120About
Dr. Alam is an optometrist that grew up in Chicago, IL. She completed her undergraduate studies with Honors in Biological Sciences from the University of Illinois at Chicago and her Doctor of Optometry ...
Education and Training
Illinois College of Optometry OD 2013
University of Illinois (Chicago) Bachelor of Science in Biology 2006
Provider Details
Treatments
- Eye Exam
- Eye Conditions
- Lasik Co-management
- Cataract Surgery Co-management
- Eye Disease
- Eye Infections
- Retina Problems (vitreoretinal Diseases)
- Glaucoma Evaluation And Management
- Foreign Body Removal
- Vision Therapy
- Fitting Of Glasses & Contact Lenses
- Low Vision
- Infant & Toddler Exams
Professional Memberships
- Member American Optometric Association 2009
- Member Illinois Optometric Association 2013
- Member American Academy of Optometry 2010
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