Dr. Vesna Simic, Optometrist graduated from Loyola University with a degree in Biology and Psychology for her undergraduate degree. She completed her professional studies and earned her degree at the Illinois College of Optometry. Dr. Simic is Board Certified in optometric vision therapy and rehabilitation by the College of Optometrists in Vision Development. Dr. Simic is an eye doctor that has been serving as a Park Ridge optometrist since 2001. Dr. Simic finds immense joy in improving patients lives through vision therapy. Vision therapy has become a passion of Dr. Simic’s.

Dr. Simic is adjunct faculty at Indiana University, Illinois, Salus and University of Missouri St. Louis Colleges of Optometry. Dr. Simic is a Fellow of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (www.covd.org), an active member of the American Optometric Association (www.aoa.org) and the Illinois Optometric Association (IOA). Dr. Simic currently serves as President of the Lake/McHenry Society of the IOA. Additionally, Dr. Simic volunteers her time as an advocate for patients by serving on the Public Health Committee of the IOA. In addition to being an eye doctor, she is actively involved in the “Infant See” program of the American Optometric Association which provides a no-cost vision examination for infants between the ages of 6 and 12 months throughout the United States.

Dr. Simic has provided medical eye care at the University of Chicago, department of ophthalmology and at the Illinois Eye Institute Center for Advanced Care in addition to over 18 years of experience in private practice. Dr. Simic has shared her knowledge selflessly by providing volunteer services for various community organizations including providing exams for the Chicago Public School system. Dr. Simic has lectured extensively to schools and professional groups on the importance of vision development as it relates to child development. She is an active collaborator on vision care and prevention internationally. Dr. Simic provides full scope optometric care at Park Ridge Vision and enjoys serving patients from Park Ridge, Glenview, Deerfield, Skokie, Niles, Des Plaines, Chicago and the surrounding areas. We are fortunate to have Dr. Simic as an eye doctor at Park Ridge Vision!