OUR Algonquin OPTOMETRIC TEAM AND STAFF
We offer a full range of eye health services to clients of all ages - all with personalized attention and a smile. In our eye care office, every patient is treated warmly. Individualized attention is the foundation of our care, to ensure that your eyes remain healthy. We're dedicated to optimizing your vision!
Meet The Eye Doctors At Atkinson Eye Care
Dr. William Atkinson found a passion for the sciences when he was attending Pleasant Plains High School in central Illinois, and began to search for ways he could help people and apply the sciences in the process. He landed on optometry, a field in which he still remains excited to come...
Dr. Ryan McGowan decided that optometry was the field for him while studying for his undergraduate degree at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. There, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in 2019, majoring in biology. Utilizing this foundational science-based coursework, he then went on to enroll at Illinois...
Dr. Tea Dimo grew up in Norridge, IL and attended DePaul University for her undergraduate degree in Health Science. During this time, she started working as an optician at her local LensCrafters where she developed a passion for optometry and discovered a captivation with vision care. She went on to...
Amy brings 30 years of optical experience to Atkinson Eye Care, with most of those years managing in a private practice environment. With her wealth of experience, Amy has honed her skills to ensure that her patients receive top-notch vision care. Her dedication to excellence extends beyond her professional life...
Melissa Petry joined the Atkinson Eye Care team in 2017. She began her optical career in 2009. She works alongside the doctors in pretesting patients and scribing medical and ocular history into patient charts, as well as assisting with patient procedures, patient special testing, contact lenses, and surgical referral and...
Lexi Archambeau joined the Atkinson Eye Care team in 2020. Lexi has worked in the medical field as a receptionist for Chiropractic care since 2019, but enjoys working in optical field much more. She enjoys greeting every patient with a smile and cheerful attitude, and she makes patients feel at...
Julie is an optician with a keen eye for detail and a passion for helping others see clearly, she provides top-notch eye care services with a personal touch. Outside of the optometry world, she is a self-proclaimed bookworm with a penchant for both fantasy and thriller genres. From the magical...
Jocelyn Lopez is a valuable member of our team, bringing a diverse range of skills and experiences to her role. As a scribe, she adeptly handles patient testing and demonstrates exceptional proficiency in routine soft contact lens and specialty contact lens management. Joselyn's prior experience as a retina specialist since...
Jennifer Pinter is a multi-talented member of our team, serving as both a medical scribe and an optician. Beyond her professional roles, she has been happily married for 24 years and is a proud mother of two children. Her daughter is currently a college junior studying nursing, while her son...
Cristal Randolph is a seasoned optician with a rich optical career that began in 2008, boasting an impressive eight years of experience. Her bilingual proficiency in Spanish, along with a strong desire to expand her language skills, reflects her passion for effective communication. Cristal finds joy in translating, bridging language...
Brandy Sanchez has over 11 years of experience in the optical industry. She is fabulous with assisting with glasses selection and is knowledgeable about eyeglass frames, face shapes and skin coloring. She is up to date on the newest lens technology and is very skilled at selecting the correct lenses for your eyes,...
Meet Angie, your friendly neighborhood optician and scribe with a passion for precision and a heart for helping others. With a decade of experience in the optical world, Angie has honed her craft to perfection, specializing in assisting people understand their vision options and selecting the perfect frames to express their personality....