Dr. Sylwia Szewczyk is the founder of IDEAL FAMILY EYE CARE. Dr. Sylwia Szewczyk graduated with honors from Loyola University of Chicago and then earned her Doctorate degree from prestigious Illinois College of Optometry.
Dr. Szewczyk is followed by many of those patients who trust her not only because of her knowledge but also her personal touch that she gives to all of them. Dr. Sylwia Szewczyk is a member of American Optometric Association, Illinois Optometric Association, Polish -American Medical Society and Lions Club.
Believing that ” the eyes are the window to the soul” she was always fascinated by visual system that can reveal much not only about condition of the eye but also the patient’s overall health. During her education and completion of intensive internship program at Illinois Eye Institute, Hines Veteran Hospital, Tallahasse Veteran Hospital she acquired excellent knowledge and practical experience in treatment of many ocular diseases such as Glaucoma, Eye Infections , Dry Eye Syndrome , Diabetic Retinopathy or Age Related Macular Degeneration. During these programs she was also trained at Midwest Eye Professionals which is one of the leading laser centers in Illinois where she examined patients who were candidates for either laser eye correction or cataract surgery.
Dr. Katarzyna Aleszczyk was born and raised in the Chicago land area. She graduated cum laude from Bendictine University with a bachelor degree in biology. She then received her doctorate of optometry from Illinois College of Optometry. During her time at ICO, she was an active member of the student volunteer optometric services to humanity and took part in a mission trip to Mexico.
Dr. Aleszczyk holds membership in the American Optometric Association, IOA, Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society, and the Tomb & Key Honor Fraternity. During her spare time Dr. Aleszczyk enjoys yoga and spending time with he fiancé David and puppy Zoey.
Tomasz Kawalec
Position: Optician
Works in Ideal Family Eye Care since: 2008
Education: St. Mary of The Lake University
I like this job because: It fits well my personality and is a great match for me. I am well organized and like to work in similar environment. Helping people to see better is a great everyday experience!
Angelika Klis
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Works in Ideal Family Eye Care since: 2013
Education: DePaul Univerity
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Justyna Kurzawa
Position: Receptionist
Works in Ideal Family Eye Care since: 2012
Education: Warminsko-Mazurski University in Olsztyn/Poland
I like this job because: We have a wonderful team of great people. I love the home atmosphere and positive energy. I really like helping people with choosing right glasses are improving their quality of life!
Malgorzata
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Works in Ideal Family Eye Care since: 2013
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Anna Ciesla
Position: Medical Assistant
Works in Ideal Family Eye Care since: 2009
Education: Certified Paraoptometric Assistant – Wright College Chicago
I like this job because: I like to work with different types of people as well as assisting our doctors in helping our patients to see better! I love the work atmosphere and an opportunity to learn new things that gives me this work!
Ewelina Wolak
Position: Medical Assistant
Works in Ideal Family Eye Care since: 2011
Education: Jagiellonian University in Cracow/Poland
I like this job because: I believe that we perceive the world mostly through our eyes so being a part of taking care f our patient’s eyes gives me a true satisfaction! I like to interact with different types of people as well as assisting our doctors!