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: Diversey, Madison St.

Carrie Roitstein, O.D.

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: Central Street - Evanston

Sanela Puskar, O.D.

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: Dempster - Evanston, Halsted

Gina Piper, O.D.

MARNEE VELICK, O.D.

Marnee Velick, O.D. graduated from the Illinois College of Optometry in 1996. She completed a Bachelor's degree in Psychology at The University of Toronto in 1992. Dr. Velick has been with Spex since 2002. She and her husband Jeff have 3 children.

Locations: Highland Park, Grayslake

Marnee Velick, O.D.

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: Grayslake

Carla Iafigliola, O.D.

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: Clark Street, Chicago Avenue , Diversey

Lindsay Luker, O.D.

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: Hinsdale, Diversey, Geneva

Emily M. Pott, O.D.

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: West Loop, Diversey

JENNY FERGUSON, O.D.

PAUL S. KIM, O.D.

Paul Kim, O.D. received his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Illinois College of Optometry. He graduated with an Honors Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Windsor and completed a Master of Science degree from the University of Western Ontario. Dr. Kim provides comprehensive eye examinations for all ages.

Locations: Highland Park, Buffalo Grove, Central Street - Evanston

Paul S. Kim, O.D.

CARLA URSETTA, O.D.

Carla Ursetta, O.D. received her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Illinois College of Optometry in 2008. She graduated cum laude from Loyola University Chicago with a Bachelor of Science in 2003. Dr. Ursetta is a member of the Illinois Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association. She has volunteered her time performing vision screenings in the Chicagoland area and has traveled to Panama to administer free eye care. Dr. Ursetta is a Chicago native and provides comprehensive eye care to patients of all ages.

Locations: Oak Park, Lakeview, Diversey

CARLA URSETTA, O.D.

DANIEL LIEBERMAN, O.D.

Dr. Lieberman is the founder of Industrial Optical Services, Inc. and co-founder of Spex. He has been practicing Optometry since his graduation from the Illinois College of Optometry in 1988. He is currently an active member of the American Optometric Association as well as the Illinois Optometric Association. He was a founding member of United Eye Care Providers and served as a board member for 4 years. Dr. Lieberman also sat on the board of directors for I Care International, a non-profit organization that provides eye care to the underprivileged all around the world. He has led numerous Eye Care missions on their behalf throughout Mexico. In 1992, he founded and administered the Adopt a School Program in Evanston, Illinois. This program provided access to free eye care and eyewear to underprivileged children within their community.

Locations: All locations

Daniel Lieberman, O.D.
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