Big City Optical - Meet our Optometrists
Dr. Rasa Tamulavichus, OD
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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. Dr. 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. Diana Li, OD
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Dr. Diana Li's passion for eyes started from a very young age, having had to wear glasses/contacts from the age of 4. As a result, she always emphasizes the importance of annual eye health exams to ensure the best possible vision as well as early diagnoses of possible eye issues. Dr. Li specializes in primary care optometry but is also skilled in diagnosing and managing ocular diseases including: glaucoma, macular degeneration, and cataracts. She believes that good education about vision is essential to long-term eye health and strives to provide a warm and personalized experience for each patient.
Dr. Li is originally from New Jersey and moved to the Midwest for her education. She received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Michigan (Go Blue!) and her Doctorate from the Illinois College of Optometry. Outside of the office Dr. Li enjoys exploring new restaurants and playing recreational basketball. She has a soft spot for sweets and is always on the hunt for the best donuts in the city! |
Dr. Richard Schrenzel, OD
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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. Yesenia Magallanes, OD
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Dr. Yesenia Magallanes grew up in the southwest side of Chicago. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Loyola University Chicago and her Doctorate in Optometry from Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry.
Dr. Magallanes’ optometric interests include primary eye care, contact lens fittings and treating and managing ocular diseases. She believes patient education is essential in providing and maintaining optimal eye health. During her free time, Dr. Magallanes enjoys trying different restaurants, hiking, running, attending concerts and sporting events, and spending time with her fiancé and two dogs, Coco and Teddy. Dr. Magallanes is fluent in English and Spanish. |
Dr. Alla Malishkevich, OD
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Dr. Malishkevich has been caring for patients since 2004. She was accepted to the Illinois College of Optometry where she earned her Doctor of Optometry.
Dr. Malishkevich enjoys practicing full scope optometry, including fitting contact lenses, pediatric exams as well as providing screening for all forms of ocular disease. In addition, she is particularly astute at helping her clients successfully manage common eye conditions, such as seasonal allergies, eye infections, and dry eye. Dr. Malishkevich is fluent in Russian. With nearly 20 years of experience, the doctor believes the key to providing great patient care is to establish a relationship with each client where communication can be open and educational on all facets of the patients eye health. . |
Dr. Jessica Islam, OD, MPH
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Jessica Islam OD, MPH, is excited to join Big City Optical. She graduated with a Bachelor of Medical Science degree in Exercise Physiology from West Virginia University in her hometown of Morgantown, WV. She was then accepted to MCPHS University to complete a dual Optometric Doctorate and Masters in Public Health program located in Massachusetts graduating with honors.
Dr. Islam is residency trained in ocular disease from Jesse Brown VA Medical Hospital. This provided extensive training in ocular disease such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, retina conditions, cataracts, and corneal disease. It also included managing systemic comorbidities, fitting specialty contact lenses, and conducting low vision exams. In her spare time, Dr. Islam enjoys spending time with her husband and two fur babies while exploring Chicago, traveling, learning spanish, and discovering new cuisines. Dr. Islam is excited to work with the community of Andersonville and welcomes Spanish speaking clients. |
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.
Dry Eye Consultation and Treatment
Life is better when not suffering from a common condition known as "Dry Eye." In today's environment dry eye is something that nearly everyone will encounter in a life time, but can easily be managed and its effects minimized through preventative care prescribed by your optometrist. You are never too young to start caring about your tear film and breakup time. If you don't know what those terms mean then you might not know that dry eye can be managed from home and with a little direction from your optometrist can be successfully minimized. For those advanced cases Big City Optical also offers services to address this common health issue.
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.
Dry Eye Consultation and Treatment
Life is better when not suffering from a common condition known as "Dry Eye." In today's environment dry eye is something that nearly everyone will encounter in a life time, but can easily be managed and its effects minimized through preventative care prescribed by your optometrist. You are never too young to start caring about your tear film and breakup time. If you don't know what those terms mean then you might not know that dry eye can be managed from home and with a little direction from your optometrist can be successfully minimized. For those advanced cases Big City Optical also offers services to address this common health issue.
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.