Meet Optometrist Dr. Gary Sterczek
Dr. Gary Sterczek brings decades of experience helping patients achieve clear, comfortable vision. Known for his thorough approach and commitment to personalized care, he enjoys working with patients of all ages and helping them find practical solutions for their eye health needs. His clinical interests include contact lenses, anterior segment care, pediatric eye care, and dry eye disease management.
Education & Experience
A lifelong Chicagoan, Dr. Sterczek earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Northeastern Illinois University before receiving his Doctor of Optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry in 1987.
Over the course of his career, Dr. Sterczek has developed extensive experience treating a wide range of vision and eye health concerns. He is particularly passionate about helping patients achieve comfortable vision through contact lenses, managing dry eye symptoms, and providing comprehensive care for children and families.
Patients appreciate Dr. Sterczek’s approachable personality and practical style. He believes that great eye care starts with listening carefully, understanding each patient’s concerns, and creating solutions that fit their lifestyle.
Specialties
- Comprehensive Eye Exams
- Contact Lens Exams & Fittings
- Dry Eye Management
- Pediatric Eye Care
- Anterior Segment Care
- Primary Eye Care
- Vision Correction
Get to Know Dr. Sterczek
When he’s not caring for patients, Dr. Sterczek enjoys spending time with his family and staying active. He loves golf, fitness, travel, and motorcycle group rides. A proud Chicago sports fan, he’s a die-hard Bears supporter and enjoys keeping up with NASCAR throughout the season.
Dr. Sterczek lives in Chicago with his Shorthaired Pointer, Phoenix. He also enjoys spending time with his daughter, who is a practicing D.O. with Northwestern Medicine, and his two grandchildren.
OUR LOCATIONS
Big City Optical - Old Town on North Avenue
220 W. North Avenue,
Chicago, IL 60610
Monday - Thursday: 10am-7pm
Friday - Saturday: 9am-5pm
Sunday: Closed
Big City Optical - NORTH ANDERSONVILLE ON CLARK STREET
5653 N Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60660
Monday - Thursday: 10am-7pm
Friday - Saturday: 9am-5pm
Sunday: Closed
Big City Optical - SOUTH ANDERSONVILLE ON CLARK STREET
5301 N Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60640
Monday - Thursday: 10am-7pm
Friday - Saturday: 9am-5pm
Sunday: 11am - 4pm
Big City Optical - Lincoln Square On Lincoln Avenue
4625 N Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
Monday - Thursday: 10am-7pm
Friday - Saturday: 9am-5pm
Sunday: Closed
Big City Optical - Lakeview On Southport Avenue
3708 N Southport Avenue
Chicago, IL 60613
Monday - Thursday: 10am-7pm
Friday - Saturday: 9am-5pm
Sunday: Closed
Big City Optical - East Lakeview On Broadway Street
3232 N Broadway Street
Chicago, IL 60657
Monday - Thursday: 10am-7pm
Friday - Saturday: 9am-5pm
Sunday: 11am-4pm
Big City Optical - Lincoln Park On Clark Street
2743 N Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60614
Monday - Thursday: 10am-7pm
Friday - Saturday: 9am-5pm
Sunday: Closed
Big City Optical - Bucktown on
Damen Street
1647 N Damen Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647
Monday - Thursday: 10am-7pm
Friday - Saturday : 9am-5pm
Sunday: 11am-4pm
Big City Optical - The Shops At North Bridge On Grand Avenue
Big City Optical - Gold Coast On
State Street
852 N State St.
Chicago, IL 60610
Monday - Thursday: 10am-7pm
Friday - Saturday: 9am-5pm
Sunday: Closed
Big City Optical - Streeterville On
Ontario Street
227 E Ontario Street
Chicago, IL 60611
Monday - Thursday: 10am-7pm
Friday - Saturday: 9am-5pm
Sunday: Closed
Big City Optical - West Loop On Randolph Street
916 W Randolph Street
Chicago, IL 60607
Monday - Thursday: 10am-7pm
Friday - Saturday: 9am-5pm
Sunday: Closed
Big City Optical - Loop On State And Madison Street
9 W Madison Street
Chicago, IL 60602
Monday - Thursday: 9am-6pm
Friday: 9am-5pm
Saturday: 9am-5pm
Sunday: Closed
Big City Optical - PILSEN ON 18TH STREET
1350 W 18th Street
Chicago, IL 60608
Monday - Thursday: 10am-7pm
Friday - Saturday: 9am-5pm
Sunday: Closed
Big City Optical - BANNOCKBURN GREEN
2527 Waukegan Rd,
Bannockburn, IL 60015
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10am-7pm
Wednesday: 10am-7pm
Thursday: 10am-7pm
Friday: 9am-5pm
Saturday: 9am-5pm
Sunday: Closed
Big City Optical - THE GLEN TOWN CENTER
1871 Tower Dr,
Glenview, IL 60026
Monday: Closed
Tuesday - Thursday: 10am-6pm
Friday - Saturday: 9am-5pm
Sunday: Closed
Big City Optical - PLAZA DEL LAGO IN WILMETTE
1515 Sheridan Rd,
Wilmette, IL 60091
Monday - Thursday: 9am-6pm
Friday - Saturday: 9am-5pm
Sunday: Closed
Big City Optical - Evanston On
Church Street
811 Church St,
Evanston, IL 60201
Monday - Thursday: 9am-6pm
Friday - Saturday: 9am-5pm
Sunday: Closed
Big City Optical -
Oak Park On Lake Street
1100 Lake Street, Unit 180,
Oak Park, IL 60301
Monday - Thursday: 10am-7pm
Friday - Saturday: 9am-5pm
Sunday: Closed
Big City Optical - Oak Brook, IL
3021 Butterfield Rd, Suite C100, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Monday - Thursday: 10am-7pm
Friday - Saturday: 9am-5pm
Sunday: Closed
Big City Optical - Logan Square
2485 N Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647
Monday - Thursday: 10am-7pm
Friday - Saturday: 9am-5pm
Sunday: Closed
