About Matthew Hendrickson, OD
From a young age, Dr. Hendrickson found his passion for eye care stemming from his family's experiences with eye conditions. This personal connection fueled his commitment to providing thorough and compassionate care, a philosophy he embraced while learning from mentors who prioritized patient well-being during eye exams. After earning his degree in optometry in 2009, Dr. Hendrickson chose to diversify his experiences by working in multiple modes of practice. He learned to be very efficient yet thorough in a fast-paced corporate optometry position. He honed his pre- and post-surgical eye care management while working under a LASIK and cataract surgeon. After a few years of honing his craft, Dr. Hendrickson’s commitment to detailed and comprehensive eye exams led him to open his own business in September 2013, focusing on personalized care and specialized treatments beyond most clinics' standard offerings. After over 10 successful years running the business and becoming bogged down by business operations, Dr. Hendrickson has decided to re-focus on patient care and reduce some of the stresses of business ownership by partnering with MyEyeDr. Dr. Hendrickson’s expertise includes LASIK co-management, where precision is key, and specialty contact lens fittings—a niche service for those with unique corneal conditions. His time at Illinois College of Optometry and various externships equipped him with a broad skillset to manage eye injuries and diseases. Patients often express their appreciation of the depth and quality of the eye exams performed by Dr Hendrickson, noting the stark difference from their past experiences. Dr. Hendrickson takes pride in using his expertise not just to treat eyes but to care for his patients as he would for his own family. His services extend from prescribing everyday eyewear and contacts to treating advanced eye diseases and preventing myopia in children. Dr. Hendrickson is dedicated to educating the public about what a comprehensive eye exam should involve, distinguishing it from the basic refraction tests often mistaken for a full exam. He's committed to correcting misconceptions, like the misnomer of an “online eye exam,” and promoting the importance of regular, comprehensive eye checks. One patient at a time, Dr. Hendrickson is passionate about elevating the standard of eye care and ensuring that each exam is as thorough and beneficial to the patient’s quality of life as possible.