Big City Optical - Meet our Optometrists
Dr. Rasa Tamulavichus, O.D.
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Dr. Rasa has been treating patients in Chicago for over 15 years. She is passionate about travel, fitness, and eye care. Rasa holds a degree from Loyola University and is a graduate of the Illinois College of Optometry.
Throughout her studies and professional career she has received several awards recognizing her academic and clinical excellence along with commitment to community service. |
Dr. Fatima Ibrahim, O.D.
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Dr. Fatima Ibrahim grew up in Chicago. She loves working at Big City Optical and is passionate about helping people to see clearly and comfortably. She received her Bachelor’s of Science in Biology from the University of Chicago and her Doctorate in Optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry. She has been serving the Chicago community as an Optometrist for 3 years. Dr. Fatima provides excellent primary eye care with a focus on managing anterior segment disease and fitting patients with glasses and contact lens that enhance their vision and complement their individual needs and style.
When she’s out of the office, Dr. Fatima enjoys spending time with family and friends. She can be found actively involved in the community, appreciating the Chicago scenery and food scene, biking outdoors and traveling. |
Dr. Richard Schrenzel
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Dr. Richard Schrenzel has been practicing optometry since 1978. He is a second generation optometrist after following in the footsteps of his father. Dr. Schrenzel was the founder of the Plaza Vision Center in Wilmette that opened its doors in 1983. In 2018 the Plaza Vision Center joined the Big City Optical team and now operates out of its new space at the Plaza del Lago. In addition to providing primary eye care, Dr. Schrenzel specializes in specialty contact lens fits including keratoconus and orthokeratology.
During his time off he enjoys spending time with his family, mans best friend "Oscar", and on long bike rides with many of north shores road warriors. |
Dr. Namrata Donthamsetti, O.D.
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Dr. Namrata Donthamsetti is an Ocular Disease and Low Vision trained optometrist who completed her residency from the Lexington VA Medical Center and received her optometry degree from the Illinois College of Optometry.
She has gained a variety of experience and expertise managing cases ranging from glaucoma to diabetic retinopathy. She also has experience in pediatrics, contact lens, dry eye therapy, and vision therapy. Dr. D strives to provide thorough primary care examinations to all ages. In her free time she enjoys hiking, traveling, photography, and exploring new restaurants in the city with her husband. |
EXPERTISE EXPERIENCED TRUSTED
Our Services
Optical Department
For those patients needing glasses or contact lenses, we offer a complete optical department. We carry a wide selection of high fashion eyewear and designer frames.
For those patients needing glasses or contact lenses, we offer a complete optical department. We carry a wide selection of high fashion eyewear and designer frames.
Comprehensive Vision and Eye Health Examinations
Regular eye exams are an invaluable tool in maintaining healthy eyes by detecting and preventing disease. Some diseases develop slowly without causing pain or vision loss. Early detection of any problems can reduce the risk of further harm and allow for a choice of treatment options. The entire exam process can take an hour depending on the complexity of the problem. Each patient will be evaluated with a refraction, slit lamp, intraocular pressure and a retinal exam.
Pediatric Eye Care
We take pride in maintaining the vision of our younger patients in an environment that is lighthearted and fun. We want to insure the good sight, vision, and eye health for the rest of your child's life and take a preventative approach to his/her general health and eye health. We will work with your child's primary care physician to help keep his/her eyes health. It is important that all of our pediatric patients have healthy and efficient visual systems to help make visual demands of learning in school easier and fun.
Contact Lens Exams and Fittings
Thanks to the advances in optical technology, almost everyone is a candidate for contact lens use. This includes patients with astigmatism and also those who prefer bifocal or multifocal lenses. At our office, we offer a comprehensive array of contact lenses to suit each individual patient's needs. We offer daily disposables, extended wear soft lenses to gas permeable contact lenses. We offer regular and custom lens services for both healthy and difficult to fit patients.
Vision Therapy
Vision therapy is the non-surgical alternative to various eye disorders like amblyopia (Lazy Eye), strabismus (Wandering Eye), autism, and sports vision. These conditions typically present themselves during the adolescent years and have the highest likelihood of correction when treated early on. Our doctors prescribe various eye exercises to address various ocular disorders and we supervise the patient through each session working toward a successful outcome.
Orthokeratology
Corneal reshaping with gas permeable molds worn over night. This FDA approved therapy controls myopia progression in younger patients and allows clients to be contact lens and glasses free during waking hours. Our doctors are specially trained to identify those clients that are ideal candidates for this therapy and to design and fit ortho-k molds. Therapy usually lasts for a year.
Regular eye exams are an invaluable tool in maintaining healthy eyes by detecting and preventing disease. Some diseases develop slowly without causing pain or vision loss. Early detection of any problems can reduce the risk of further harm and allow for a choice of treatment options. The entire exam process can take an hour depending on the complexity of the problem. Each patient will be evaluated with a refraction, slit lamp, intraocular pressure and a retinal exam.
Pediatric Eye Care
We take pride in maintaining the vision of our younger patients in an environment that is lighthearted and fun. We want to insure the good sight, vision, and eye health for the rest of your child's life and take a preventative approach to his/her general health and eye health. We will work with your child's primary care physician to help keep his/her eyes health. It is important that all of our pediatric patients have healthy and efficient visual systems to help make visual demands of learning in school easier and fun.
Contact Lens Exams and Fittings
Thanks to the advances in optical technology, almost everyone is a candidate for contact lens use. This includes patients with astigmatism and also those who prefer bifocal or multifocal lenses. At our office, we offer a comprehensive array of contact lenses to suit each individual patient's needs. We offer daily disposables, extended wear soft lenses to gas permeable contact lenses. We offer regular and custom lens services for both healthy and difficult to fit patients.
Vision Therapy
Vision therapy is the non-surgical alternative to various eye disorders like amblyopia (Lazy Eye), strabismus (Wandering Eye), autism, and sports vision. These conditions typically present themselves during the adolescent years and have the highest likelihood of correction when treated early on. Our doctors prescribe various eye exercises to address various ocular disorders and we supervise the patient through each session working toward a successful outcome.
Orthokeratology
Corneal reshaping with gas permeable molds worn over night. This FDA approved therapy controls myopia progression in younger patients and allows clients to be contact lens and glasses free during waking hours. Our doctors are specially trained to identify those clients that are ideal candidates for this therapy and to design and fit ortho-k molds. Therapy usually lasts for a year.
EyeGlass Guide
EyeGlass Guide will help you better understand the many lens choices available to you. This on-line tool will guide you through a series of questions about you, your lifestyle and your specific eyewear needs. At the end, you'll receive eyewear suggestions specifically tailored to meet your needs. EyeGlass Guide is brought to you by Transitions.
Photochromic Demonstrations
View an instant demonstration of Transitions photochromic technology. See how lenses darken and fade back to clear to provide continual visual comfort and protection. Demonstrations brought to you by Transitions.
EyeGlass Guide will help you better understand the many lens choices available to you. This on-line tool will guide you through a series of questions about you, your lifestyle and your specific eyewear needs. At the end, you'll receive eyewear suggestions specifically tailored to meet your needs. EyeGlass Guide is brought to you by Transitions.
Photochromic Demonstrations
View an instant demonstration of Transitions photochromic technology. See how lenses darken and fade back to clear to provide continual visual comfort and protection. Demonstrations brought to you by Transitions.