Randall Ricketts, O.D.
Education & Experience
Inspired by his family to enter the medical field, he’s built a career around helping patients see their best and protect lifelong vision, with hands-on experience using the latest diagnostic technology. Originally from Elm Grove, Wisconsin, he has lived in Miami and Chicago and now resides on Chicago’s North Side near the lakefront with his partner and their rescue dog, a Jack Russell/Boston Terrier mix. Outside the office, he enjoys tennis, skiing, and motorcycle racing.
He’s proud to be part of Big City Optical’s unique atmosphere and to use advanced equipment to care for patients—from glasses and contact lenses to complex conditions such as keratoconus and dry eye.
Areas of Care
- Comprehensive eye exams
- Vision correction with glasses
- Contact lens fittings, including specialty contact lenses
- Myopia management
- Keratoconus
- Dry eye evaluation and treatment
- Ocular disease detection and management
Get to Know Dr. Randall Ricketts, O.D.
He leverages the latest diagnostic technology to deliver precise fits and personalized treatment plans, with a special focus on keratoconus, irregular corneas, and dry eye. Dr. Ricketts also enjoys guiding patients from comprehensive exams to tailored glasses and contact lens solutions that match their lifestyles.
He helps advance our specialty services and supports a seamless, high-quality experience across our practices—reflecting Big City Optical’s collaborative, patient-first culture.
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
