The Eyecare Center Of DuPage, Ltd. is an independent health-focused optometry practice. We serve the vision care needs of Darien, Downers Grove, Westmont and the surrounding western suburbs. The practice was established in the community in 1981 and has been at it’s current location since 1996. Under the clinical direction of Dr. Anthony J. Prasnikar the practice provides eyecare and vision care for the entire family, from toddlers to senior citizens. The practice is dedicated to excellence in eyecare -- with the emphasis on “care.” We strive to give our patients a positive eyecare experience during their visit to our office...and beyond. We do so by investing in staff members that are caring, maintaining an environment that is comfortable, clean & welcoming, by investing in state-of-the-art instrumentation, investing in ongoing training & education, demanding high standards from our vendors & laboratories, and, most of all, by communicating our care & concern to our patients. Our willingness to go the extra mile to inform & educate about the extraordinary gift that is our sight is one of the things that sets the Eyecare Center Of Dupage, Ltd. apart.

Anthony J. Prasnikar, O.D. Dr. Anthony J. Prasnikar is the Clinical Director of the Eyecare Center Of DuPage, Ltd. in Westmont, IL. He earned his Doctorate Degree from the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Science in Visual Science from the Illinois College of Optometry and another Bachelor of Science in Zoology from Western Illinois University. He interned at The Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind & Visually Impaired in Chicago. Certified by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry, Dr. Prasnikar is also a Certified Orthokeratologist, is certified in the use of diagnostic, therapeutic, & oral pharmaceutical agents, and is a Certified Wave Contact Lens Designer. Dr. Prasnikar has received extensive post-doctorate training in the use of the Keratron Scout Corneal Topographer as well as in Wavefront Corneal Molding. Dr. Prasnikar is an honored recipient of the Knight-Henry Memorial Award by the Optometric Extension Program Foundation for his research efforts, and he is a published author. He was a Charter Member of the American Optometric Association Contact Lens Section, a member of the Illinois Optometric Association, American Optometric Association, American Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control, and the International Academy of Orthokeratology. Dr. Prasnikar has been a participant in the Global Orthokeratology Symposium and in the Vision by Design Orthokeratology Symposium. He enjoys lecturing to local groups on the topics of children’s vision, myopia control, orthokeratology and dry eye disease. In his free time Dr. Prasnikar enjoys music & technology. Most of all, he enjoys spending time with his wife, daughters and granddaughter at his Downers Grove home.

Our office is dedicated to excellence in eyecare. In all that we do, we at all times hold the gift of sight in the highest regard. It is our mission to share our knowledge and expertise to enhance lives, and to do so in a caring and comfortable environment.

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