Occhiali Eyeglass, Chicago Keratoconus Institute, Dry Eye Chicago, Robert E. Lopez, OD is an optometrist in Chicago, IL. The practice serves the Old Town and Lincoln Park communities by providing comprehensive eye exams, custom lens fittings, multi-focal vision solutions, and Lasik support. It specializes in chronic dry eye treatment and keratoconus care, including scleral lenses and specialty custom lenses for diseased or postoperative corneas. The practice has been a fixture in the area since 1995, offering a diagnostic and treatment facility for dry eye patients and providing keratoconus evaluation and post-operative care.
Dr. Robert Lopez, the optometrist, has dedicated his career to private practice eye care since 1988, with a specific focus on complex contact lens fittings. He founded both the Chicago Keratoconus Institute and Dry Eye Chicago and serves as Director of Optometric Services at Advocate Illinois Masonic, where he provides consultations for refractive surgical procedures. Dr. Lopez is fluent in Spanish. The team includes Karla, the office manager, who has worked in the optical industry for over 15 years and is also fluent in Spanish. Karla studied at Truman College before transitioning to opticianry. Tatiana, the optician, completed studies at City Colleges of Chicago. All services are by appointment only, with office hours from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Thursday and every other Saturday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
The location is at 1640 N Wells St, Suite 101. It sits on North Wells Street, about a tenth of a mile from The Second City theater and the Hery Gerber House historic building. The practice is also a short walk from West North Avenue, North LaSalle Drive, and the Eugenie Triangle park.
Dr. Lopez’s expertise in complex contact lens fittings and his role in founding the Chicago Keratoconus Institute and Dry Eye Chicago establish the practice as a specialized destination for advanced eye care in Chicago.