Welcome, Referring Providers
When you refer a patient to Great Lakes Eye Care, you're trusting us with someone who trusts you. We take that seriously — with timely access, subspecialty expertise, and clear communication back to your office.
Why Providers Refer To Us
For decades, optometrists and physicians across the region have sent us their most complex cases — and their family, friends, and neighbors.
Seven ophthalmologists and five optometrists covering cataract, glaucoma, retina, oculoplastics, pediatric, and neuro-visual care — so your patient is matched to the right expert, not passed around. If their needs cross specialties, that coordination happens internally, within the same chart and the same team.
Most procedures are performed on-site in our dedicated eye surgery center, giving your patient a focused, efficient experience from consultation through recovery. For retina surgery and cases requiring general anesthesia, we operate at a partnering hospital — so your patient is always in the right setting for their procedure.
Our team contacts your patient promptly to schedule, and urgent cases are seen quickly. We understand a referral is only as good as how fast it's honored.
After evaluation and treatment, consultation notes are sent back to your office — so you stay informed and continuity of care is never broken.
Trusted Across The Region
Great Lakes Eye Care has grown into a destination for eye care across Southwest Michigan and Northern Indiana. Providers refer here because the depth of care is hard to find outside a major city — close to home, without the drive to Chicago, Grand Rapids, or Indianapolis.
Some patients travel from well beyond the region for our surgeons' expertise — and many who've moved away still return for their care.
How To Refer
For urgent referrals, please call our office directly so we can arrange same-day guidance.
What To Expect
Send the completed form by fax or reach us by phone. Every referral is logged and routed to the right subspecialty team.
Our team reaches out promptly to schedule the appointment at the most convenient of our four locations — with urgent cases prioritized.
Following evaluation and treatment, consultation notes are sent back to your office to ensure continuity of care.
Referral Forms
Complete, then fax to (269) 428-5005. Fillable PDFs open in any browser or PDF reader.
Our referral coordinators are here to help. Call during office hours and we'll make sure your patient is taken care of.