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Larisa Shleyfer, O.D.

Dr. Larisa Shleyfer is a compassionate and talented optometrist at Big City Optical in Evanston. With decades of experience under her belt, Dr. Shleyfer is here to ensure your eyes and sight are well taken care of!
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education and experience

Dr. Shleyfer earned her Bachelor of Science in biology from the Loyola University of Chicago, graduating with honors. She then went on to complete her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Illinois College of Optometry, where she graduated summa cum laude. She has been practicing in the Chicagoland area for 19 years and joined Big City Optical in 2021.

Specialties

  • Comprehensive eye exams
  • Dry eye disease
  • Myopia management
  • Contact lenses
  • Computer vision syndrome
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Get to Know Dr. Shleyfer

Dr. Shleyfer loves getting to know patients and working with the wider community in Chicago, especially equipped with all the technology at Big City Optical. Dr. Shleyfer grew up in Chicago and is a fluent Russian speaker as she is originally from Ukraine. When she’s not working with patients, she enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her family.