Dr. Anthony P. Tsiftilis, O.D.
I have a great passion for the ocular health as well as the overall health and wellbeing of patients. It is our mission at Eye Q Vision to provide the most personalized and highest quality care. We achieve this by using the most advanced technology combined with a genuine attitude of caring to make your visit with us unmatched in the northern Illinois area. I believe that the best care begins with a well informed patient. That is why we educate our patients with the best possible treatment options to address the problem(s) that brought them in for treatment.
I grew up in Dekalb and graduated from Dekalb High School and received my Bachelor of Science in Biology from Northern Illinois University, which is why I chose to establish a practice here. I then went on to complete my Doctorate in Optometry from the prestigious Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago, Illinois (ICO). The oldest continually operating educational facility in the world dedicated solely to the teaching of optometrists. I am certified by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry. During my clinical rotations at the Illinois Eye Institute he provided primary care, pediatric and binocular vision care, low vision, advanced ophthalmic care (diagnosis and treatment of ocular diseases), and standard/complex contact lens services. I also performed a rotation at the Gilchrist-Marcman Rehabilitation Center providing complete care of head start and mentally challenged children.
I specialize in the hard to fit contact lens patients, dry eye disease, and allergic eye disease. I've had the pleasure of caring for many of my old friends, teachers, professors, neighbors, and past employers as patients. It is humbling to have the honor and privilege to care for all of the people who entrust us for their eye care needs.
When I am not practicing eye care, I try to spend as much time with my lovely wife and our two beautiful children. We are raising our children in the community I was raised in and it has been a wonderful experience. We look forward to cheering them on in both their academic and athletic pursuits!
“It is far more important to know what person the disease has than what disease the person has.” - Hippocrates
I grew up in Dekalb and graduated from Dekalb High School and received my Bachelor of Science in Biology from Northern Illinois University, which is why I chose to establish a practice here. I then went on to complete my Doctorate in Optometry from the prestigious Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago, Illinois (ICO). The oldest continually operating educational facility in the world dedicated solely to the teaching of optometrists. I am certified by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry. During my clinical rotations at the Illinois Eye Institute he provided primary care, pediatric and binocular vision care, low vision, advanced ophthalmic care (diagnosis and treatment of ocular diseases), and standard/complex contact lens services. I also performed a rotation at the Gilchrist-Marcman Rehabilitation Center providing complete care of head start and mentally challenged children.
I specialize in the hard to fit contact lens patients, dry eye disease, and allergic eye disease. I've had the pleasure of caring for many of my old friends, teachers, professors, neighbors, and past employers as patients. It is humbling to have the honor and privilege to care for all of the people who entrust us for their eye care needs.
When I am not practicing eye care, I try to spend as much time with my lovely wife and our two beautiful children. We are raising our children in the community I was raised in and it has been a wonderful experience. We look forward to cheering them on in both their academic and athletic pursuits!
“It is far more important to know what person the disease has than what disease the person has.” - Hippocrates
Knowledgeable. Experienced. Trusted.
Our Services
Optical Department
For those patients needing glasses or contact lenses, we offer a complete optical department. We carry a wide selection of high fashion eyewear and designer frames.
For those patients needing glasses or contact lenses, we offer a complete optical department. We carry a wide selection of high fashion eyewear and designer frames.
Comprehensive Vision and Eye Health Examinations
Regular eye exams are an invaluable tool in maintaining healthy eyes by detecting and preventing disease. Some diseases develop slowly without causing pain or vision loss. Early detection of any problems can reduce the risk of further harm and allow for a choice of treatment options. The entire exam process can take an hour depending on the complexity of the problem. Each patient will be evaluated with a refraction, slit lamp, intraocular pressure and a retinal exam.
Pediatric Eye Care
We take pride in maintaining the vision of our younger patients in an environment that is lighthearted and fun. We want to insure the good sight, vision, and eye health for the rest of your child's life and take a preventative approach to his/her general health and eye health. We will work with your child's primary care physician to help keep his/her eyes healthy. It is important that all of our pediatric patients have healthy and efficient visual systems to help make visual demands of learning in school easier and fun.
Contact Lens Exams and Fittings
Thanks to the advances in optical technology, almost everyone is a candidate for contact lens use. This includes patients with astigmatism and also those who prefer bifocal or multifocal lenses. At our office, we offer a comprehensive array of contact lenses to suit each individual patient's needs. We offer daily disposables, extended wear soft lenses to gas permeable contact lenses. We offer regular and custom lens services for both healthy and difficult to fit patients.
Regular eye exams are an invaluable tool in maintaining healthy eyes by detecting and preventing disease. Some diseases develop slowly without causing pain or vision loss. Early detection of any problems can reduce the risk of further harm and allow for a choice of treatment options. The entire exam process can take an hour depending on the complexity of the problem. Each patient will be evaluated with a refraction, slit lamp, intraocular pressure and a retinal exam.
Pediatric Eye Care
We take pride in maintaining the vision of our younger patients in an environment that is lighthearted and fun. We want to insure the good sight, vision, and eye health for the rest of your child's life and take a preventative approach to his/her general health and eye health. We will work with your child's primary care physician to help keep his/her eyes healthy. It is important that all of our pediatric patients have healthy and efficient visual systems to help make visual demands of learning in school easier and fun.
Contact Lens Exams and Fittings
Thanks to the advances in optical technology, almost everyone is a candidate for contact lens use. This includes patients with astigmatism and also those who prefer bifocal or multifocal lenses. At our office, we offer a comprehensive array of contact lenses to suit each individual patient's needs. We offer daily disposables, extended wear soft lenses to gas permeable contact lenses. We offer regular and custom lens services for both healthy and difficult to fit patients.