Step into our Third Ward store and the first thing you’ll notice is the bright, angular mural behind the Reference Desk by artist Nate Harris. Second thing: all our glasses and sunglasses ready for trying on.
Meet our top-notch optometrists
Our affiliated eye doctors combine best-in-class expertise with a relationship-driven, patient-first approach.
Dr. Diana Dracopoulos
Introduction
Dr. Diana Dracopoulos graduated from the Illinois College of Optometry (ICO) in 2002. She is proud to be a member of the American Optometric Association (AOA). In her downtime, Dr. Dracopoulos enjoys swimming and playing pinball.
Dr. Diana Dracopoulos graduated from the Illinois College of Optometry (ICO) in 2002. She is proud to be a member of the American Optometric Association (AOA). In her downtime, Dr. Dracopoulos enjoys swimming and playing pinball.
Professional Affiliations
American Optometric Association (AOA)
Education
Illinois College of Optometry (ICO)
Comprehensive exams starting at $85
We recommend an annual exam to help evaluate your vision, examine your eye health, and screen for other health issues. Plus, it gives you an opportunity to ask an expert optometrist any eye-related questions.
A detailed image of the surface of your retina for the doctor to assess your eye health and check for conditions like macular degeneration, glaucoma, and retinal detachments (available at most locations for an additional $35)
Thankfully, no—we have newer methods for measuring intraocular pressure now.
It's best to have this information handy:
A list of any eye- or vision-related symptoms you're experiencing
An overview of your and your family's medical history
A list of medications you're taking (non-prescription medications included)
Your vision insurance information (if applicable)
Any questions you'd like to ask the eye doctor
You should also bring any corrective lenses you're currently using—glasses and contacts—and a pair of sunglasses to wear afterwards in case your eyes are dilated during your exam.
A comprehensive eye exam includes tests for visual acuity, refraction, and binocular vision, as well as a full ocular health assessment. A retinal exam may also be performed, sometimes requiring pupil dilation. Learn more about what to expect here.
We recommend getting an eye exam once a year to evaluate your vision, examine your eye health, and screen for other health issues. Other factors may influence how often you get an eye exam, including your age, whether you wear glasses or contacts, and if your medical history puts you at higher risk for eye diseases.
We're in-network with most major vision carriers, like UnitedHealthcare, Davis Vision, Superior Vision, and some VSP plans. For other plans, like EyeMed and Cigna, we often work as an out-of-network carrier. (Not all optometrists accept all insurance plans. We can only confirm your coverage details during your visit.)
Glasses and contacts prescriptions typically expire one to two years after the prescription was written. This time frame may vary depending on your state's regulations and the risk of your vision changing more quickly.