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THE STAFF AT Illiana Eyecare

Our exceptional eye care staff in Cedar Lake, Indiana look forward to helping you and your family with all your eye care needs. We will help you select the most appropriate frames or contact lenses and will meticulously fit your new glasses to meet your needs. At Illiana Eyecare, we are dedicated to optimizing your vision care.

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Christina

Office Manager
Christina grew up and has lived in the Crown Point area for over 20 years. She is a graduate of Lake Central High School and Purdue University Calumet. She and her middle school sweetheart got married and have two young children. Christina enjoys spending time with family, playing board games,...
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Michelle

Optical Manager
Michelle and our dispensary staff are highly trained to help you select the most appropriate frames and lenses to meet your individual needs. Michelle also takes care to properly fit and adjust your new glasses and assist you with any eye wear counseling. Subsequent adjustments are free of charge and...
Read More
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Karen C.

Clinical Manager
Karen is from Cedar Lake and is a busy mother of five children who are active in volleyball and soccer.  Karen enjoys watching these games and also enjoys playing volleyball herself.  She received her nursing degree from Purdue and worked as an ICU nurse before joining Illiana Eye Care.  You...
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Barbra

Barb is a valued employee who is competent in many optical situations. She is able to assist during exams and answer billing questions you may have.  Barb is gifted in helping you select glasses which are both functional and beautiful.  She was raised in Lowell and is a graduate of Lowell High School. ...
Read More
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Julie

Julie is originally from eastern Indiana and is a graduate of Wawasee High School and Indiana University, Bloomington.  She moved to the Region after marriage and she and her husband have raised their three children in Schererville.  She is an avid reader and enjoys camping and hiking with her family....
Read More
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Karen D.

Karen Derks brings 15 years of optical experience to the Illiana Eye Care team.  Karen is a lifelong Chicagoan and loves spending her time biking and hiking with her husband.    She also enjoys listening to music and spending time with her granddaughter....
Read More
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Tina

Tina is a team player who has been in the optical field for over 16 years. She is a graduate of Merrillville High School and Purdue University Northwest. Tina enjoys helping patients with glasses selection, pretesting with the doctors and greeting clients upon arrival. Tina works in both our Cedar...
Read More
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Dr. Katie Gibson

Dr. Katie Gibson is a Northwest Indiana native. She graduated with highest distinction from Purdue University in Hammond, IN. While at Purdue, she worked at an optometry office as a technician where she grew to love the profession. Dr. Gibson then earned her doctorate at the Illinois College of Optometry...
Read More
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Michele

Receivables Manager
Michele lives in Munster, IN, with her husband and three young boys. Michele holds degrees in social work from New York University and Columbia University. She and her family enjoy watching and playing soccer. Michele works behind the scenes at Illiana Eyecare, handling insurance claims and social media....
Read More
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Dr. Jill Davids

Dr. Jill Davids graduated with honors from Trinity Christian College in 2000. During her time at Trinity she also worked at Argonne National Laboratories teaching biology, chemistry and physics to Chicago high school and college students. Upon graduating, she received Trinity's Biology Departmental Award, an award given to one graduate each year. Dr....
Read More
christina_GSP_UID_911a75dc-35d4-462c-b1f0-cfd18fc60aca.jpeg

Christina

Office Manager
Christina grew up and has lived in the Crown Point area for over 20 years. She is a graduate of Lake Central High School and Purdue University Calumet. She and her middle school sweetheart got married and have two young children. Christina enjoys spending time with family, playing board games,...
Read More
michelle_GSP_UID_911a7691-9adf-4344-b5ac-0e5991320fbc.jpeg

Michelle

Optical Manager
Michelle and our dispensary staff are highly trained to help you select the most appropriate frames and lenses to meet your individual needs. Michelle also takes care to properly fit and adjust your new glasses and assist you with any eye wear counseling. Subsequent adjustments are free of charge and...
Read More
karen_GSP_UID_90fa4da6-3f45-4dd7-91fd-534780a6fece.jpeg

Karen C.

Clinical Manager
Karen is from Cedar Lake and is a busy mother of five children who are active in volleyball and soccer.  Karen enjoys watching these games and also enjoys playing volleyball herself.  She received her nursing degree from Purdue and worked as an ICU nurse before joining Illiana Eye Care.  You...
Read More
barbra_GSP_UID_90fa4d89-a9dd-42c0-9c97-b74cbfda3876.jpeg

Barbra

Barb is a valued employee who is competent in many optical situations. She is able to assist during exams and answer billing questions you may have.  Barb is gifted in helping you select glasses which are both functional and beautiful.  She was raised in Lowell and is a graduate of Lowell High School. ...
Read More
julie_GSP_UID_90fa4d50-50d9-4535-a22b-8839d65bfa7e.jpeg

Julie

Julie is originally from eastern Indiana and is a graduate of Wawasee High School and Indiana University, Bloomington.  She moved to the Region after marriage and she and her husband have raised their three children in Schererville.  She is an avid reader and enjoys camping and hiking with her family....
Read More
karen_GSP_UID_90fa4ce0-daa7-4fcc-bd0e-dc1169810b0d.jpeg

Karen D.

Karen Derks brings 15 years of optical experience to the Illiana Eye Care team.  Karen is a lifelong Chicagoan and loves spending her time biking and hiking with her husband.    She also enjoys listening to music and spending time with her granddaughter....
Read More
tina_GSP_UID_911a773d-0d5b-42e5-b380-e3439d68fe68.jpeg

Tina

Tina is a team player who has been in the optical field for over 16 years. She is a graduate of Merrillville High School and Purdue University Northwest. Tina enjoys helping patients with glasses selection, pretesting with the doctors and greeting clients upon arrival. Tina works in both our Cedar...
Read More
katie_GSP_UID_911a7c84-de0d-4354-925d-a062656f4d56.jpeg

Dr. Katie Gibson

Dr. Katie Gibson is a Northwest Indiana native. She graduated with highest distinction from Purdue University in Hammond, IN. While at Purdue, she worked at an optometry office as a technician where she grew to love the profession. Dr. Gibson then earned her doctorate at the Illinois College of Optometry...
Read More
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Michele

Receivables Manager
Michele lives in Munster, IN, with her husband and three young boys. Michele holds degrees in social work from New York University and Columbia University. She and her family enjoy watching and playing soccer. Michele works behind the scenes at Illiana Eyecare, handling insurance claims and social media....
Read More
jill_GSP_UID_90fa4c89-d018-4a8d-bd77-20b44e387f6b.jpeg

Dr. Jill Davids

Dr. Jill Davids graduated with honors from Trinity Christian College in 2000. During her time at Trinity she also worked at Argonne National Laboratories teaching biology, chemistry and physics to Chicago high school and college students. Upon graduating, she received Trinity's Biology Departmental Award, an award given to one graduate each year. Dr....
Read More
christina_GSP_UID_911a75dc-35d4-462c-b1f0-cfd18fc60aca.jpeg

Christina

Office Manager
Christina grew up and has lived in the Crown Point area for over 20 years. She is a graduate of Lake Central High School and Purdue University Calumet. She and her middle school sweetheart got married and have two young children. Christina enjoys spending time with family, playing board games,...
Read More
michelle_GSP_UID_911a7691-9adf-4344-b5ac-0e5991320fbc.jpeg

Michelle

Optical Manager
Michelle and our dispensary staff are highly trained to help you select the most appropriate frames and lenses to meet your individual needs. Michelle also takes care to properly fit and adjust your new glasses and assist you with any eye wear counseling. Subsequent adjustments are free of charge and...
Read More
karen_GSP_UID_90fa4da6-3f45-4dd7-91fd-534780a6fece.jpeg

Karen C.

Clinical Manager
Karen is from Cedar Lake and is a busy mother of five children who are active in volleyball and soccer.  Karen enjoys watching these games and also enjoys playing volleyball herself.  She received her nursing degree from Purdue and worked as an ICU nurse before joining Illiana Eye Care.  You...
Read More
barbra_GSP_UID_90fa4d89-a9dd-42c0-9c97-b74cbfda3876.jpeg

Barbra

Barb is a valued employee who is competent in many optical situations. She is able to assist during exams and answer billing questions you may have.  Barb is gifted in helping you select glasses which are both functional and beautiful.  She was raised in Lowell and is a graduate of Lowell High School. ...
Read More
julie_GSP_UID_90fa4d50-50d9-4535-a22b-8839d65bfa7e.jpeg

Julie

Julie is originally from eastern Indiana and is a graduate of Wawasee High School and Indiana University, Bloomington.  She moved to the Region after marriage and she and her husband have raised their three children in Schererville.  She is an avid reader and enjoys camping and hiking with her family....
Read More
karen_GSP_UID_90fa4ce0-daa7-4fcc-bd0e-dc1169810b0d.jpeg

Karen D.

Karen Derks brings 15 years of optical experience to the Illiana Eye Care team.  Karen is a lifelong Chicagoan and loves spending her time biking and hiking with her husband.    She also enjoys listening to music and spending time with her granddaughter....
Read More
tina_GSP_UID_911a773d-0d5b-42e5-b380-e3439d68fe68.jpeg

Tina

Tina is a team player who has been in the optical field for over 16 years. She is a graduate of Merrillville High School and Purdue University Northwest. Tina enjoys helping patients with glasses selection, pretesting with the doctors and greeting clients upon arrival. Tina works in both our Cedar...
Read More
katie_GSP_UID_911a7c84-de0d-4354-925d-a062656f4d56.jpeg

Dr. Katie Gibson

Dr. Katie Gibson is a Northwest Indiana native. She graduated with highest distinction from Purdue University in Hammond, IN. While at Purdue, she worked at an optometry office as a technician where she grew to love the profession. Dr. Gibson then earned her doctorate at the Illinois College of Optometry...
Read More
michele_GSP_UID_911a77ad-717a-4f8d-a1bf-b6d24fb81551.jpeg

Michele

Receivables Manager
Michele lives in Munster, IN, with her husband and three young boys. Michele holds degrees in social work from New York University and Columbia University. She and her family enjoy watching and playing soccer. Michele works behind the scenes at Illiana Eyecare, handling insurance claims and social media....
Read More
jill_GSP_UID_90fa4c89-d018-4a8d-bd77-20b44e387f6b.jpeg

Dr. Jill Davids

Dr. Jill Davids graduated with honors from Trinity Christian College in 2000. During her time at Trinity she also worked at Argonne National Laboratories teaching biology, chemistry and physics to Chicago high school and college students. Upon graduating, she received Trinity's Biology Departmental Award, an award given to one graduate each year. Dr....
Read More

katie_GSP_UID_911a7c84-de0d-4354-925d-a062656f4d56.jpeg
Dr. Katie Gibson is a Northwest Indiana native. She graduated with highest distinction from Purdue University in Hammond, IN. While at Purdue, she worked at an optometry office as a technician where she grew to love the profession. Dr. Gibson then earned her doctorate at the Illinois College of Optometry...
Read More
michele_GSP_UID_911a77ad-717a-4f8d-a1bf-b6d24fb81551.jpeg
Receivables Manager
Michele lives in Munster, IN, with her husband and three young boys. Michele holds degrees in social work from New York University and Columbia University. She and her family enjoy watching and playing soccer. Michele works behind the scenes at Illiana Eyecare, handling insurance claims and social media....
Read More
tina_GSP_UID_911a773d-0d5b-42e5-b380-e3439d68fe68.jpeg
Tina is a team player who has been in the optical field for over 16 years. She is a graduate of Merrillville High School and Purdue University Northwest. Tina enjoys helping patients with glasses selection, pretesting with the doctors and greeting clients upon arrival. Tina works in both our Cedar...
Read More
michelle_GSP_UID_911a7691-9adf-4344-b5ac-0e5991320fbc.jpeg
Optical Manager
Michelle and our dispensary staff are highly trained to help you select the most appropriate frames and lenses to meet your individual needs. Michelle also takes care to properly fit and adjust your new glasses and assist you with any eye wear counseling. Subsequent adjustments are free of charge and...
Read More
christina_GSP_UID_911a75dc-35d4-462c-b1f0-cfd18fc60aca.jpeg
Office Manager
Christina grew up and has lived in the Crown Point area for over 20 years. She is a graduate of Lake Central High School and Purdue University Calumet. She and her middle school sweetheart got married and have two young children. Christina enjoys spending time with family, playing board games,...
Read More
karen_GSP_UID_90fa4ce0-daa7-4fcc-bd0e-dc1169810b0d.jpeg
Karen Derks brings 15 years of optical experience to the Illiana Eye Care team.  Karen is a lifelong Chicagoan and loves spending her time biking and hiking with her husband.    She also enjoys listening to music and spending time with her granddaughter....
Read More
julie_GSP_UID_90fa4d50-50d9-4535-a22b-8839d65bfa7e.jpeg
Julie is originally from eastern Indiana and is a graduate of Wawasee High School and Indiana University, Bloomington.  She moved to the Region after marriage and she and her husband have raised their three children in Schererville.  She is an avid reader and enjoys camping and hiking with her family....
Read More
barbra_GSP_UID_90fa4d89-a9dd-42c0-9c97-b74cbfda3876.jpeg
Barb is a valued employee who is competent in many optical situations. She is able to assist during exams and answer billing questions you may have.  Barb is gifted in helping you select glasses which are both functional and beautiful.  She was raised in Lowell and is a graduate of Lowell High School. ...
Read More
karen_GSP_UID_90fa4da6-3f45-4dd7-91fd-534780a6fece.jpeg
Clinical Manager
Karen is from Cedar Lake and is a busy mother of five children who are active in volleyball and soccer.  Karen enjoys watching these games and also enjoys playing volleyball herself.  She received her nursing degree from Purdue and worked as an ICU nurse before joining Illiana Eye Care.  You...
Read More
jill_GSP_UID_90fa4c89-d018-4a8d-bd77-20b44e387f6b.jpeg
Dr. Jill Davids graduated with honors from Trinity Christian College in 2000. During her time at Trinity she also worked at Argonne National Laboratories teaching biology, chemistry and physics to Chicago high school and college students. Upon graduating, she received Trinity's Biology Departmental Award, an award given to one graduate each year. Dr....
Read More

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Illiana Eyecare in Cedar Lake

Illiana Eyecare provides innovative eye care services to patients from in and around Cedar Lake. Our eye care experts offer comprehensive eye health assessments, ocular disease diagnosis and treatment, contact lens evaluation and fitting, and prescriptions.

The team at Illiana Eyecare aims to provide the best possible solution for the patient's eye health and vision needs. By utilizing the latest technologies and evidence-based treatments, we can ensure that each patient maintains optimal eye health.

We welcome new patients and accept most major forms of insurance.

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