OUR Frankfort EYE DOCTOR
Dr. Harrison and the staff at Harrison Eyecare have been providing Frankfort with quality eye care for over 40 years. Our friendly staff is dedicated to providing this care in an atmosphere of compassion and respect. Our goal is to remain at the forefront of eye care through continuing education, utilizing the latest state-of-the-art equipment, technology, contact lens, and eyewear products.
Meet The Eye Doctors At Harrison Eyecare
At Harrison Eye Care, we believe that fostering a strong partnership between our patients and our eye care team is essential for maintaining optimal vision and eye health. Dr Harrison is committed to providing personalized care that prioritizes your individual needs and concerns. We take the time to explain the results of your eye exam in detail, ensure that you have a clear understanding of your ocular health and any potential concerns. We believe in open communication and encourage you to ask questions and share your eye care needs during your visit.
Dr. Ronald Harrison was born in Chicago and raised in Lansing, IL. He attended TF South High School where he was selected to the National Honor Society. Sports were of great interest with participation in football, wrestling and track. During that time, he was fit with the early hard contact lenses. That began an early interest in optometry.
Undergraduate studies were at Southern Illinois University. He was selected to Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society for freshman. In 1979, Dr. Harrison graduated from Illinois College of Optometry, the nation's oldest and largest optometry institution.
Immediately after licensure, Harrison Eye Care was opened. The original office was a small two room location in Frankfort's historic district. In 1995, the move to our current location was made.
The profession of optometry has changed profoundly since 1979. originally a "dropless" profession, legislation was passed in the 1980s to allow the use of drugs for testing purposes. That meant considerable time back in the classroom for study and certification for the use of diagnostic drugs. In 1995, additional legislation passed allowing the use of therapeutic drugs for the treatment of eye diseases such as infection and glaucoma. This meant more classroom time to become certified for the use of these drugs, currently the highest level of licensure for optometrists in Illinois.