Business Details
14 Years
experience
Your Trusted Family Eye Care Provider in Chicago
Lyons Family Eye Care is driven by a commitment to delivering exceptional eye care in a welcoming environment. Our team of experienced professionals utilizes cutting-edge technology to ensure comprehensive vision and eye health examinations for patients of all ages. We prioritize personalized service, focusing on the unique needs of each individual to provide tailored solutions for eyewear and vision correction. Our dedication to continuous education ensures our staff remains at the forefront of optometric advancements, offering expertise in pediatric care, vision therapy, and myopia management.We believe in fostering long-term relationships with our patients, emphasizing transparency and clear communication throughout every interaction. Our interdisciplinary approach connects patients with specialists across healthcare fields, ensuring holistic treatment options. With two convenient locations in Chicago, we serve families with a blend of modern technology and traditional values of care and community involvement.
Services
Eye Exams
Vision Therapy
Contact Lenses
Optical Collection
Pediatrics
Myopia Management
InfantSEE
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer over 10 years of experience in vision therapy with 50-60 patients weekly
- State-of-the-art equipment featuring virtual reality Vivid Vision systems
- Board-certified vision therapists trained by the College of Optometrists in Vision Development
- Interdisciplinary approach connecting patients with occupational therapists and neurologists
- Dedicated to community service through international optometric missions and local outreach
What people say
Latest technology
Thorough eye exams
Friendly staff
Great selection of frames
Welcoming environment
Services
Eye Exams
Our comprehensive eye exams utilize advanced technology to assess vision health and detect eye diseases. Doctors evaluate eye alignment, focusing ability, and screen for systemic conditions like diabetes. Exams include glaucoma and macular degeneration testing, with personalized recommendations for corrective lenses or treatment plans. We cater to all ages with specialized techniques for children and non-verbal patients.
Vision Therapy
This customized program improves visual-motor and cognitive deficiencies through targeted exercises. Sessions use therapeutic lenses, prisms, and virtual reality equipment to address conditions like convergence insufficiency and amblyopia. Treatment includes weekly in-office sessions supplemented by home exercises, with progress monitored by certified therapists. Effective for learning-related visual problems and post-concussion visual rehabilitation.
Contact Lenses
We offer comprehensive contact lens fittings for various needs including disposable, toric, and multifocal lenses. Trial lenses ensure proper fit before purchase, with follow-up support for 90 days. Specialized options include rigid gas permeable lenses for keratoconus and FDA-approved color contacts. Our ExSEEd guarantee ensures satisfaction with lens selection and comfort.
Pediatrics
Specialized exams for infants through teens using child-friendly techniques and equipment. Services include InfantSEE program participation, myopia management, and vision development assessments. Doctors trained in pediatric binocular vision evaluate tracking, focusing, and eye teaming skills critical for academic performance. Non-verbal testing methods ensure accurate assessments for young patients.
Optical Collection
Our optical collection features premium frames from brands like Ray-Ban, Oakley, and Christian Dior with advanced lens technology. We offer anti-reflective, polarized, and blue light filtering lenses tailored to lifestyle needs. The ExSEEd guarantee ensures satisfaction with frame fit and lens performance, with adjustments covered for optimal comfort and visual clarity.
People
Dr. Stephanie Lyons
Founder, CEO & Chief Optometrist
Dr. Lyons graduated Cum Laude from Illinois College of Optometry and serves as Adjunct Assistant Professor there. She specializes in pediatric care and vision therapy, with experience training optometry students. A recognized leader in her field, she has led international optometric missions and contributes to professional publications while maintaining active community involvement.
John Lyons
Founder & Chief Operating Officer
John combines business expertise with optometric knowledge as a Certified Paraoptometric Assistant. He focuses on creating welcoming patient experiences and practice management innovation. Active in community organizations, he lectures on practice management and provides consulting services to new optometric practices while maintaining operational leadership of both clinic locations.
Dr. Thomas Cohen
Dr. Cohen specializes in pediatrics and myopia management after graduating from Illinois College of Optometry. He provides comprehensive eye care while staying current with optometric research and technology. As Dr. Lyons' brother, he brings both professional expertise and family commitment to patient care, with additional experience in vision therapy and binocular vision assessment.
Dr. Marina Bobanovic
Dr. Bobanovic brings expertise in vision therapy and myopia control from her Canadian practice experience. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Illinois College of Optometry and completed externships at Lyons Family Eye Care. Her clinical interests include specialty contact lenses and dry eye treatments, with membership in multiple professional organizations focused on ocular health and nutrition.
Dr. Mary Sheridan
With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Sheridan specializes in pediatric care and specialty contact lenses. A top graduate of Illinois College of Optometry, she focuses on comprehensive eyecare for all ages while maintaining expertise in dry eye disease management. Her community work includes providing eye exams for underserved populations in Chicago school systems.
Questions
What ages do you treat?
We provide comprehensive eye care for patients of all ages, from infants through seniors. Our specialized pediatric services include the InfantSEE program for babies and advanced vision therapy for children with learning-related visual problems.
Do you offer emergency eye care?
While we don't provide 24/7 emergency services, we prioritize urgent eye care concerns during regular business hours. Our doctors can address sudden vision changes, eye injuries, and other urgent visual disturbances at both Chicago locations.
What makes your vision therapy unique?
Our vision therapy program features state-of-the-art equipment including virtual reality systems, one of the largest dedicated therapy spaces in the Midwest, and board-certified therapists. We take an interdisciplinary approach, collaborating with occupational therapists and neurologists for comprehensive treatment.
Do you accept insurance?
We work with most major vision and medical insurance plans. Our billing team helps verify coverage and maximize benefits for eye exams, vision therapy, and optical purchases. We also offer flexible payment options for uninsured patients.
What pediatric services do you offer?
Our pediatric services include comprehensive eye exams using child-friendly techniques, myopia management, and vision therapy for learning-related visual problems. We participate in the InfantSEE program providing free eye exams for infants and have specialized equipment for non-verbal assessments.
