Dr. Stephen Waclawski completed his undergraduate work at the University of Wisconsin and earned his graduate degree at the Illinois College of Optometry in 1980. He takes pride in providing the best eye care to each and every one of his patients, and makes it a point to take a personal interest in all of his patient’s concerns. Outside of the office, he enjoys spending time on the lake in the summer, playing piano, and skiing in the winter. He and his wife, Renee, have four sons: Michael (who practices at MyEyeDr. as well), Joe, Stephen, and Paul. He is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Wisconsin Optometric Associations.

Undergraduate Education: University of Indianapolis; B.A Spanish, B.A. Education; Summa Cum Laude; International College of Seville. Optometry School: Indiana University; Doctor of Optometry; Magna Cum Laude; 2017. Professional Achievements and Associations: Member of IOA and AOA; Recipient of the Jane Hofstetter Award; Recipient of the E.F. Wildermuth Foundation Harriet Slaughter Award. Professional Achievements and Associations: Training in specialty contact lenses. The reason I became an optometrist is: I saw how much vision loss impacts a person’s life with family members with different ocular conditions. I was amazed that an eye exam can show signs of systemic issues like high blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes even before patients realize it is an issue. My favorite part of helping my patients is: I love finding new ways to help patients with visual and ocular health needs. My goal is to see a patient smile when we find a new technology that can make everyday life better. In my spare time, I enjoy: I enjoy spending time with my husband and two children. I also enjoy golfing, hiking, and gardening.

Undergraduate Education: Indiana University; Optometry School: ICO; Professional Achievements and Associations: American Board of Optometry - diplomate 2013, State of illinois Ambassador, American Board of Optometry 2020; The reason I became an optometrist is to ensure the quality of life that my patients require. My favorite part of helping my patients is taking the time to know what might best help them in their endeavors. In my spare time, I enjoy platform tennis, gardening, and traveling.

Undergraduate Education: University of Wisconsin- Madison, B.S.- Biology & B.S.- Spanish; Optometry School: University of Houston College of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: Member of the American Optometric Association and the Wisconsin Optometric Association; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Won the 2014 National and State Alcon award for management of medically-necessary contact lenses, Bilingual in Spanish; What drives your passion for optometry? Improvement of patients quality of life. How are you helping patients live their best lives? Maintaining the health of their eyes, managing ocular disease, offering solutions for lifestyle activities. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you?The best care and focus I can provide, every time. How are you impacting your local community? Church small group serves with local projects. Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, hiking, fitness, international mission work, exploring Milwaukee with husband and two daughters.

Undergraduate Education: Loyola University Chicago, Bachelor of Science in Biology. Optometry School: New England College of Optometry. Professional Achievements and Associations: Illinois Optometric Association, American Optometric Association, American Academy of Optometry, Lions Clubs International. The reason I became an optometrist is: I have a passion for empowering patients through ocular health education and preventative care. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Learning about everyone to ensure we meet all of their needs. In my spare time, I enjoy: Spending time with my family, watching White Sox baseball, and exploring Chicago.

Undergraduate Education: University of Illinois at Chicago; Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: Graduated with Honors cum laude, Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society, Illinois Optometric Association, American Optometric Association; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Primary Care Optometry; What drives your passion for optometry? My desire to help others. How are you helping patients live their best lives? By thoroughly assessing overall eye health and delivering high quality eye exams. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Building a rapport with my patients and delivering outstanding patient care. How are you impacting your local community? Volunteering and donating to local charities. Hobbies/Interests Sports, Golf, Reading, Family/Friends

Undergraduate Education: West Virginia University; B.S. Biology. Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry; 1982. Professional Achievements and Associations: Member of Illinois Optometric Association. The reason I became an optometrist is: I was always interested in the health fields and found the eye and vision the most challenging. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Diagnosing and treating children's vision at a young age. The impact on their lives can be significant. In my spare time, I enjoy: Boating, golf and traveling.

Undergraduate Education: The Ohio State University; B.A. Chemistry-1991. Optometry School: Inter-American University; School of Optometry; Doctorate in Optometry-1998. Professional Achievements and Associations: Member of the Illinois Optometric Association; Member of the American Optometric Association. The reason I became an optometrist is: I really enjoy going to vision therapy as a child. When I was 7 years old, I would have problems seeing double after reading awhile. I was amazed after a few months of training, not only did my reading improved, but I was no longer getting headaches after reading for a long period of time. I knew when I became older that I wanted to be a doctor and help children and adults achieve their vision goals as well. My favorite part of helping my patients is: to explain things clearly so my patients can be part of their treatment plan. There are a lot of options in medicine today that we didn't have in the past. I want to make sure my patients understand the options, so we can select the best treatment for them. In my spare time, I enjoy: walking and biking with my husband and two kids. And this last year, e learning for school with my 3rd and 5th graders. It's been challenging and rewarding all at the same time.