Meet Chicago’s Most Dedicated Optical & Optometry Team!

Neighborhood Eye Care Experts

Big City Optical was founded by a Chicago-based husband-and-wife team with one clear mission: to bring high-quality, high-style eye care to the neighborhoods they love. Even as we’ve expanded across the city, we’ve stayed true to our roots as a family-owned, community-driven practice.

At every location, you’ll find eye doctors and optical staff who live in — and care deeply about — the communities they serve. Our team isn’t just here to provide expert care and help you find your next favorite pair of frames — we’re here to get to know you, your eyes, and your style.

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Meet Our Founders: Mike Kogelis and Rasa Tamulavichus, O.D.

Dr. Rasa Tamulavichus and Mike Kogelis launched Big City Optical in 2017 with a vision for something different — a locally owned practice where patients were treated like neighbors, not numbers. Today, their shared vision lives on at every location: eye care that’s innovative, approachable, and centered on people.

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Meet Our Eye Doctors

Our optometrists are passionate about what they do — and it shows. Each one brings deep expertise, advanced training, and a genuine commitment to making every visit comfortable and informative. Whether it’s a routine eye exam, a tricky prescription, or a care plan for long-term eye health, our doctors are here to help you see clearly and confidently.

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Alla Malishkevich, OD

Ashley Rhoades, OD

Randall Ricketts, OD

Gary Sterczek, OD

Amit Bhambri, O.D.

Kathleen Au, O.D.

Eric Knight, O.D.

Shivani Sampat, O.D.

Noor Ameiche, OD

Nicholas Vo, OD

Jessica Johal, O.D.

Christine Ngo, O.D.

George Constantinopoulos, O.D.

Jason Weubbe, O.D.

Larisa Shleyfer-Vishnevskiy, O.D.

Rasa Tamulavichus, O.D.

Mariam Siddiqi, O.D.

Ranjodh Sidhu, O.D.

Scott Ford, O.D.

Meet Our Opticians

Stylish, sharp, and deeply kind — our opticians are here to help you find eyewear that truly fits. From adjusting your first pair of glasses to recommending a bold new look, they’ll guide you through our curated frame collection with insight and care.

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Find the Team Closest to You!

We have 25 Big City Optical locations all across Chicago and the North Shore, and every one of them has its own personality. Wherever you visit, you’ll meet a team that brings our shared values to life: warmth, expertise, and a genuine love for helping people see and feel their best.

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Annie Zou

Needed to adjust my new glasses purchased somewhere else, and found this place. The guy who greeted me was super nice and he was able to help me adjust. I didn’t feel any dizziness after the adjustment. Highly recommend!

Hailee Talbot

The staff here are so kind!! I came to get the nose pieces on my sunglasses fixed and they were so quick and accommodating. Highly recommend!

Charma Dudley

I had a wonderful experience. Everyone was very helpful/professional!

Colby Brumit

Had an eye exam and ordered new glasses as a first-time patient. Check-in, exam, and ordering all went flawlessly. Staff and doctor were very friendly. Loved that I did not need to have my pupils dilated! David recommended some great frames. Will definitely go back for my next exam.

Limor Gildenblatt

I went to Big City Optical the other week and wanted to give a shout out to AJ! My youngest son snapped off a piece of my oldest son's glasses and he was able to put it back together and quickly. He was friendly and professional--definitely an asset to this place! Thank you AJ!!!

Jordan Maure

Lost one of the screws in my glasses while cleaning them. All of the workers were so kind and answered any questions I had. Thank you so much! We will definitely continue going here!

Ryne Bennett

I called and spoke to Ray at this location. I was calling because I was ordering a pair of prescription sunglasses and needed clarification on my prescription results and whatnot. She was extremely helpful during my interaction. She provided me what I needed on my call, but I had to call back for an additional question. Where I was expecting a level of annoyance for me to call right back, she was still extremely helpful and patient and provided me with all the information I needed. I really appreciated her professionalism and willingness to assist me.

Alex Slaughter

I had a great, speedy experience with Big City Optical! The office is a great space and I was in and out within 30 minutes. AJ helped me out and did an excellent job. 10/10 recommend!

West Coast Melting Pot

The staff is fabulous, they were so helpful and patient because I am obnoxiously fussy when it comes to my eyewear but it's difficult for me to see you when I don't have my glasses on. I left feeling confident that the staff helped me choose the frames that best suited my face without pushing expensive options. They genuinely took the time to help me find the frames that I like that we're also complementary to my Facial features. The selection was stellar, and the frames that are made it and house where affordable and stylish. I also had an eye exam and this was the first time I had an exam with such modern equipment. It was lovely, not having that puff of ere affordable and stylish. I also had an eye exam and this was the first time I had an exam with such modern equipment. It was lovely, not having that puff of air blow into my eye.