Dr. Raphael Addiego, MD

Media Releases

Get to know Ophthalmologist Dr. Raphael Addiego, who serves patients in Michigan.

Dr. Addiego is a board-certified ophthalmologist, who treats diseases of the retina and vitreous. He has been involved in the rapidly evolving field of retinal care and offers many new treatment options to his patients.

At present, he practices at Specialty Eye Institute in Lansing and Battle Creek, Michigan. “As the premier providers of medical surgical eye surgery and LASIK in Mid-Michigan and Northwest Ohio, our team of board-certified ophthalmologists are committed to providing the highest quality in eye care service customized to your individual needs. Our specialists provide care for: cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal tears and detachments, eye infections, and laser vision correction.” as stated on the practice’s website. 

Inspired by his father, who practiced family medicine in their New Jersey home, Dr. Addiego’s goal is to touch the lives of each of his patients and the community. He does his best to make sure that each patient is educated, having all their questions answered so the patient is confident in the care and quality of eye services they receive. “My vision is to make the greatest contribution I can to the quality of vision and lives of others.” he stated. 

In regards to his academic career, he earned his Medical Degree from Jefferson Medical College, now the Sidney Kimmel Medical College, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1987.  He then went on to complete his internship at Cooper Hospital and his residency in ophthalmology at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, followed by his fellowship at Mount Sinai Medical Center. 

Before long, Dr. Addiego became board-certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology, an independent, non-profit organization responsible for certifying ophthalmologists in the United States of America. 

Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery, which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. Ophthalmologists are experts in the diseases, functions, and anatomy of the eye. They may provide routine care such as vision testing, as well as prescribe and fit eyeglasses or contact lenses. However, ophthalmologists are also surgeons. They repair traumatic injuries to the eye and perform cataract, glaucoma, and corneal surgery. Dr. Addiego’s specialities include diabetic retinopathy, retina surgery, macular degeneration, macular hole, and macular pucker.

Recommended Articles

• What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of LASIK Eye Surgery?

  LASIK, or laser in situ keratomileusis, is a very popular surgical procedure to correct and improve vision, and reduces an individual's dependence on contact lenses and glasses. It is a very common refractive surgical procedure to correct different types of vision issues, including nearsightedness,...

• Everything You Need to Know About Cataract Surgery

  What is a cataract?Sometimes there is a clouding of the lens in the eye; this clouding is called a cataract. Mostly, this clouding is related to old age. In fact, the majority of Americans aged 80 and above have experienced this clouding or have already undergone a cataract surgery at a particular...

• Everything You Need to Know About Conjunctivitis

  What is Conjunctivitis?Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva (a transparent membrane that covers the white part of the eyeball and lines the eyelids). Conjunctivitis is also known as pink eye, due to the characteristic pink or reddish color of the whites of the eyes.What Causes...

• What is Eye Herpes?

  What is eye herpes?Eye herpes, or ocular herpes, is a recurrent viral infection that affects the eyes. It is caused by herpes simplex virus type 1. It causes an inflammation of the eye, as well as scarring in the cornea.Eye herpes can be transmitted from one person to another when there is a close...

• What to Expect After LASIK Eye Surgery

  LASIK eye surgery is a corrective procedure that aims to rectify vision distortions that are caused by the changing curvature of the cornea and shifting length of the eyeball. The cornea is a transparent coating that bulges on the outside of the eyeball, and allows light to penetrate its surface at...

• What are the Causes and Symptoms of Glaucoma?

  Glaucoma is a group of conditions that leads to the impairment of the optic nerve that carries information from the eyes to the brain. It is a progressive condition, which, if not treated, may lead to complete loss of vision. The most common cause of this damage is the increase in the pressure...