About UsTuscola & Sullivan Eye Care Clinics are full service eye clinics with a large modern optical department. We offer stylish, designer frames for children and adults. Dr. Boyd and Dr. Blumthal treat all diseases and infections of the eye, as well as eye trauma and injury. They are therapeutically licensed to diagnose and treat diseases such as glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. Dr. Boyd and Dr. Blumthal provide thorough, comprehensive refractive exams and prescribe eyeglasses and contacts including new bifocal contacts. We also carry prescription sunglasses and safety glasses. Patients will receive a custom fitting from a certified optician.
Dr. Robert J. Blumthal is an Illinois native who graduated cum laude from Northeastern Illinois in 1976 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology and Psychology. He graduated from the Illinois College of Optometry in 1981. While attending optometry school, Dr. Blumthal was selected to Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities and the Gold Key Optometric Honor Society. He received the prestigious Bausch and Lomb Award for clinical excellence in contact lenses. Dr. Blumthal has practiced for the past forty years in Paris, Peoria, Charleston and Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Blumthal is a member of the American Optometric Association. Dr. Blumthal is an optometrist who believes in serving the community, as he has been a volunteer optometrist at Catholic Charities St. Clare Vision Clinic in Springfield, Illinois from 1997-2015. He was an adjunct clinical professor for Southern College of Optometry from 2010-2015. Dr. Blumthal served as President of The Illinois Optometric Association from 2008-2009 and was recipient of the Illinois Optometric Association Optometrist of the Year award in 2018. Dr. Blumthal practices full scope Optometry, which includes diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases, family eye care, contact lenses and low vision. Dr. Blumthal is accepting new patients in both Sullivan and Tuscola. He accepts Medicare assignments as well as participates in most insurance plans. |