West Coast Expertise, Chicago Heart:
Meet Dr. Kathleen Au
Dr. Kathleen Au joined Big City Optical with a distinguished academic background, graduating summa cum laude from the Pacific University College of Optometry. After completing a residency in primary care and ocular disease, she spent eight years managing complex conditions at a leading clinic in Southern California. Her experience includes managing diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and glaucoma. Now a resident of Chicago, Dr. Au brings that high-level clinical expertise to our neighborhood practices. She is committed to patient education, believing the best prescription is one the patient fully understands.
Specialized Solutions for Clearer Vision
Dr. Au’s approach blends technical medical optometry with a passion for personalized vision solutions. Whether fitting specialty hard lenses for keratoconus or conducting a myopia control evaluation, she prioritizes clarity. She transforms complex clinical data into clear and actionable health goals. At Big City Optical, she utilizes our advanced diagnostic suite to ensure every exam is thorough and precise, from routine glasses to refractive surgery consultations.
Clinical Interests:
- Comprehensive Eye Exams & Medical Optometry
- Specialty Contact Lens Fittings (Soft & Hard Lenses)
- Myopia Control & Management
- Diabetic Retinopathy & Macular Degeneration
- Refractive Surgery Consultations (LASIK/PRK)
- Glaucoma Management
From the California Coast to Chicago Adventures
Since trading the West Coast for the Windy City, Dr. Au has fully embraced the Chicago lifestyle. An avid traveler who is always anticipating her next adventure, she also finds plenty to explore at home. You can often find her discovering new local restaurants or catching the latest curtain call at a Chicago theater. Dr. Au looks forward to providing high-quality care to each of her patients at Big City Optical, ensuring they leave every appointment feeling confident in their eye health.
