Jessica Johal, O.D.

Dr. Jessica Johal is a thoughtful optometrist dedicated to clear, comfortable vision and proactive eye health. She is passionate about primary care optometry, dry eye management, and glaucoma care, with a focus on using advanced technology to diagnose, monitor, and manage ocular conditions.

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Education & Experience

Dr. Johal earned her Bachelor’s degree in Molecular & Cellular Biology from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She went on to receive her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Chicago College of Optometry.

Her clinical interests include comprehensive eye care, dry eye management, glaucoma care, and patient education. She values evidence-based care and collaborative practice environments, helping patients feel informed and supported at every visit.

Specialties

  • Comprehensive eye exams
  • Dry eye management
  • Glaucoma care
  • Primary care optometry
  • Glasses and contact lens vision correction
  • Patient education and proactive eye health monitoring
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Get to Know Dr. Johal

Dr. Johal believes a great eye exam should feel welcoming, clear, and useful. She takes time to explain what she sees, why it matters, and how patients can protect their vision over time.

Whether she is helping someone find the right glasses, fit into comfortable contact lenses, manage dry eye symptoms, or monitor for glaucoma, Dr. Johal’s goal is to make patients feel cared for and confident in their next steps. She is passionate about routine eye exams because they do more than update a prescription. They help protect long-term eye health.