Meet the Team!

Dominick Opitz, OD, FAAO

Dr. Opitz is a graduate of Loyola University of Chicago and earned his doctorate of optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry. He proceeded to complete a post-graduate residency at the Veterans Affair Medical Center in Hampton, VA. In addition to caring for patients at the Norwood Park Eye Center, he also holds the rank of Associate Professor at the Illinois College of Optometry where he provides both clinical and didactic education to future optometrists. Dr. Opitz lectures frequently for continuing education programs both nationally and internationally.

Dr. Opitz is an accomplished researcher and has had many publications highlighting his contributions to the profession of optometry and eye care. He is a member of the Illinois Optometric Association, the American Optometric Association, a fellow of the  American Academy of Optometry, and a member of the Optometric Glaucoma Society.
Known to his friends and family as Nick, he was born in Chicago's Norwood Park. He and his wife, Sarah, currently live in Norwood Park with their three children in the same house he lived in as a small child. Nick is Chicago sports enthusiast and a die-hard Cub and Bears fan. He enjoys family time with his kids, golfing and biking.
Kelly Cohen, OD
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Dr. Kelly Cohen graduated from the Pennsylvania State University in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in Pre-Medicine. She continued her education at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry with a special interest in pediatric care and binocular vision, earning an advanced studies certification in binocular vision and vision therapy. She achieved clinical honors throughout her training experience and developed a strong appreciation for pediatric eye care. After graduating in 2020, she moved from Philadelphia to Chicago to pursue a residency in pediatrics and binocular vision at the Illinois College of Optometry. She is beyond excited to continue to provide eye care in the greater Chicago area, which she now calls home.
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Dr. Cohen is dedicated to patient care and the pursuit of excellence. She is a member of the American Optometric Association (www.aoa.org), the Illinois Optometric Association (IOA), the American Academy of Optometry, and the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (www.covd.org).

Sarah

Sarah's interest in eye care began in First Grade when she was prescribed her first pair of glasses. She began working for her local optometrist during high school and went on to earn her Associate of Applied Science from Triton College. She completed the Ophthalmic Technician program with honors and has more than 15 years experience in the eye care field.  Sarah has worked in private practice as well as at the University of Illinois at Chicago in the Eye and Ear Infirmary. 

Her training and passion for all things eye inspired her to help develop Norwood Park Eye Center.  She is looking forward to sharing her expert knowledge with the people of Norwood Park and other nearby Chicago neighborhoods.
Sarah has been married to Nick since 2007, together they have three children. She enjoys cooking, sewing, and spending time with her family.