Dr. Hajali completed her undergraduate studies and graduated with honors from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She then went on to earn her doctorate at the Illinois College of Optometry graduating magna cum laude. During her time in school, Dr. Hajali was elected to join the Tomb and Key Honor Society and received an award for clinical excellence. She developed expertise in advanced care and ocular diseases at Kirk Eye Center and Panton Eye Center, where she also received training in fitting contact lenses including specialty contacts. 

In addition to her training in vision therapy and low vision at the Illinois Eye Institute, Dr. Hajali participated in the pediatric outreach program, where she examined many infants, toddlers, and kids in several Chicago schools and daycares. She also provided exams to patients with special needs at the Illinois Center for Rehabilitation and Education and the Victor Newman Center. 

During her hospital-based externship at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, she gained valuable experience in diagnosing and managing various ocular diseases like diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma. Dr. Hajali later completed a fellowship in hereditary retinal diseases and electrophysiology at the Ophthalmology Department at the University of Illinois Medical Center. Under the supervision of Dr. Gerald Fishman, she provided retinal consultations and analyzed the genetic flow of retinal diseases in patients’ families. She also investigated several hereditary retinal diseases and developed research projects and published articles to help with future treatment trials. 

In 2009, Dr. Hajali established Quality Eye Care Clinic in Elgin with the mission to provide the best eye care in the area to patients of all ages. Her advanced education in ocular diseases and her accuracy in prescribing glasses and contacts helped her quickly grow her practice. In addition to emergency eye care, Dr. Hajali’s passion for treating ocular diseases led her to establish a Dry Eye Center of Excellence where she invested in education and high technology to help evaluate and treat dry eye syndrome. She also specializes in fitting specialty contacts like corneoscleral lenses. Additionally, she offers orthokeratology technology at her practice, allowing her to provide the best service to her patients and help slow down myopia progression in younger patients. 

She is a member of the American Optometric Association, Illinois Optometric Association, and Illinois Association of Prevention of Blindness. Dr. Hajali’s scope of interest includes patients of all ages. She also works with surgeons to co-manage LASIK and cataract surgeries including those with bifocal lens implants.  

When Dr. Hajali is not working, she likes to travel with her husband and three children and volunteer in the community. 

Dr. Hajali Publications 

• Dorzolamide Use in the Management of Macular Cysts in A Patient With Enhanced S-Cone Syndrome. Hajali M, Fishman GA. Retinal Cases & Brief Reports. Spring 2009: Volume 3 – Issue 2 – pp 121-124 
• Interocular Difference and Duration for Doubling of the Minimal Angle of Visual Resolution in Patients with Stargardt Disease. Hajali M, Fishman GA, Anderson RJ, McAnany JJ. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2009 Feb 21 
• Diagnosis in a Patient with Fundus Albipunctatus and Atypical Fundus Changes. Hajali M, Fishman GA, Dryja TP, Sweeney MO, Lindeman M. Doc Ophthalmol. 2008 Oct 24
• The Prevalence of Cystoid Macular Oedema in Retinitis Pigmentosa Patients Determined by Optical Coherence Tomography. Hajali M, Fishman GA, Anderson RJ. Br J Ophthalmol. 2008 Aug;92(8):1065-8 
• Prevalence of Cystic Macular Lesions in Patients with Usher II Syndrome. Walia S, Fishman GA, Hajali M. Eye. 2008 Apr 18 
• The Prevalence of Cystoid Macular Oedema on Optical Coherence Tomography in Retinitis Pigmentosa Patients without Cystic Changes on Fundus Examination. Hajali M, Fishman GA. Eye. 2009 Apr;23(4):915-9. Epub 2008 Apr 18 

He was the first surgeon in the state of Illinois to perform SMILE (small incision lenticule extraction) and EVO ICL (implantable collamer lens), two of the most advanced vision correction procedures available in the U.S. 

He is also skilled and experienced in alternative refractive procedures including refractive lens exchange (RLE) also called clear lens exchange (CLE). 

His other professional interests include glaucoma management, corneal eye disease management, and diabetic eye disease management. Additionally, he specializes in ocular surface treatment, which includes LipiFlow®, a tear film treatment for dry eyes. 

He is experienced in cataract and refractive surgery, advanced technology intraocular lenses, laser vision correction procedures such as SMILE (small incision lenticule extraction) and LASIK, and lens-based procedures such as EVO ICL (implantable collamer lens) and refractive lens exchange. He also specializes in glaucoma management and surgery and diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration management and treatments, along with pterygium surgery. 

He strives to provide the best care possible. He believes in understanding the patient’s lifestyle and remains at the forefront of advanced technology. He personalizes the treatment to each patient’s lifestyle to achieve the best possible outcomes and peak performance vision. 

While training at the Illinois Eye Institute, she acquired extensive knowledge in vision therapy, along with pediatric and geriatric eye care. Through her externships, she has gained a wide knowledge base of eyecare including glaucoma management, diabetic eye care, and urgent care. While completing her education at the Illinois Eye Institute, she participated in clinical research pertaining to how digital device use affects dry eye symptoms. 

Dr. Van Cura is a member of the American Optometric Association, Illinois Optometric Association, and American Academy of Optometry. Her clinic interests include dry eye management, fitting contact lenses, and participating in the care of patients in all age groups. 

Through her previous externships and her extensive work in medical optometry, she has gained excellent experience in managing patients with glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, and red eye management. She is a member of the American Optometric Association, Illinois Optometric Association, and American Academy of Optometry. 

Dr. Alam has a strong passion for helping others and likes to provide care for patients of all ages. During her free time, Dr. Alam enjoys many activities, such as hiking, reading, tennis, and spending time with her family. 

He also has a passion for refractive surgeries such as SMILE (small incision lenticule extraction), LASIK, PRK, and EVO ICL (implantable collamer lens). 

He strives to provide the highest quality clinical and surgical care. He believes in understanding the patient’s lifestyle and using the latest technology when personalizing each treatment to the patient’s specific needs to achieve the best outcomes and the patient’s highest satisfaction.