Our team of experienced optometrists are certified by the National Board of Examiners of Optometry and licensed through the State of Illinois. They are certified in the diagnosis and treatment of most eye diseases, prescription of glasses, and fitting of specialty contact lenses. They can also help you identify any possible medical conditions associated with your eyes.
CARRIE ROITSTEIN, O.D.
Carrie Roitstein, O.D. graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in 1996 from the University of Illinois, Champaign. She obtained her doctorate degree from the Illinois College of Optometry in 2000. Currently, she is Managing Doctor for Spex. She is an active member of the Illinois Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association. Dr. Roitstein has been practicing for 10 years treating eye disease, performing comprehensive eye exams on all ages, and fitting specialized contact lenses such as multifocal, gas permeable, and hybrid lenses.
Locations: Spex on Diversey, Spex on Madison St.
SANELA PUSKAR, O.D.
Sanela Puskar, O.D. received her Doctor of Optometry degree in 2004 from the Illinois College of Optometry. In 1999, she received her Bachelor's degree from Augustana College in Rock Island, IL. Dr. Puskar's current clinical experience involves primary care optometry with a wide range of patients from young children to mature adults. Dr. Puskar is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Illinois Optometric Association. She is fluent in Bosnian.
Locations: Spex on Central Street - Evanston
GINA PIPER, O.D.
Gina Piper, O.D. studied Biology at the University of Illinois Chicago, and subsequently graduated from the Illinois College of Optometry in 1996 with a focus on Low Vision, Pediatrics and Primary & Advanced Care. In 1996, Dr. Piper completed her externship at Illinois Masonic Hospital in Chicago and the Sidney Hillman Center in Chicago. She was the recipient of the Silor Digital CRP Award in 1996. For over 12 years, she has worked in primary care optometry. She is an expert in fitting gas permeable and soft bifocal contact lenses as well as specialty contacts for correcting high amounts of astigmatism.
Locations: Spex on Central - Evanston, Spex on Dempster - Evanston, Spex on Halsted
MARNEE VELICK, O.D.
Marnee Velick, O.D obtained her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Toronto, Canada in 1992. She graduated from the Illinois College of Optometry in 1996 and completed an externship at the Illinois Masonic Medical Center and the Sidney Hillman Center in Chicago. Dr. Velick provides comprehensive examinations specializing in school aged children and contact lenses. She is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Illinois Optometric Association.
Locations: Spex Grayslake
CARLA IAFIGLIOLA, O.D.
Carla Iafigliola, O.D. graduated from the Illinois College of Optometry in 1997. After graduation, she completed her residency at the Illinois Eye Institute where she worked closely with the Ophthalmology team at the University of Chicago. Dr. Iafigliola's experience is in both private and commercial optometry.
Locations: Spex Grayslake
LINDSAY LUKER, O.D.
Lindsay Luker, O.D. received her doctorate degree from the Illinois College of Optometry in 2005, in which she earned many honorary and academic awards. Dr. Luker received her Bachelor of Arts from Illinois Wesleyan University in 2001. Dr. Luker has volunteered her skills as an optometrist to provide eye exams in needy areas of the world through VOSH (Volunteering Optometric Services to Humanity), in which she spent time doing eye exams in Honduras. She has also traveled to Mexico with the Gift of Sight Foundation to perform eye exams. Currently she is a member of the Illinois Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association.
Locations: Spex on Clark Street, Spex in Lincoln Square, Spex on Diversey
EMILY M. POTT, O.D.
Emily M. Pott, O.D. provides comprehensive eye examinations with special areas of interest in pediatric examinations and contact lenses. She graduated with honors from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology and minors in Spanish and Chemistry. Following her graduation from University of Illinois, she then attended and graduated from the Illinois College of Optometry. Dr. Pott is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Illinois Optometric Association.
Locations: Spex Hinsdale, Spex on Diversey, Spex Geneva
JENNY FERGUSON, O.D.
Jenny Ferguson, O.D. received a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology and journalism from the University of Iowa in 2003 and a Doctor of Optometry degree from the Illinois College of Optometry in 2009. She had previously worked as an optician for Spex since 2004. Dr. Ferguson is a member of the Illinois Optometric Association and has participated in vision screenings for the Special Olympics and an eye care mission trip to the Dominican Republic.
Locations: Spex West Loop, Spex on Diversey, Spex on Chicago Avenue
BRIAN M. DOWLING, O.D.
Brian M. Dowling, O.D. graduated with his Doctorate from the Illinois College of Optometry in 2008. Prior to graduating, he gained valuable experience as an optician learning a wide range of skills from ophthalmologists. Dr. Dowling currently specializes in pediatrics and contact lenses. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2003. He is an active member of both the American Optometric Association and the Illinois Optometric Association.
Locations: Spex on Diversey, Spex Highland Park, Spex Buffalo Grove
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