Family Eye Care on Dirksen
Pkwy. in Springfield, IL

Family Eye Care on Dirksen
Pkwy. in Springfield, IL
Monday – Friday: 9am – 6pm
Saturday: 9am – 1pm
Sunday: Closed
Whether you need a routine eye health exam or new glasses or contacts, you can trust the team at Bard Optical to provide you with the very best eye care. For almost 80 years, our team has been a resource for families across Central Illinois, and while your needs may change over time, the standard of care we provide never will. Patients trust us because they know that going to Bard Optical means doing what’s best for their family’s eyes.

Springfield, IL Eye Doctors
At Bard Optical, we treat you as more than just a patient. When you come into any of our locations across Central Illinois, you’ll feel like a part of the Bard family. Whether it’s your first time visiting us, or if you’ve been coming to our Springfield-Dirksen office for years, you can rest assured that you’ll always receive eye care from experts you know and trust.
We believe that in order to provide the best eye care possible, we have to personalize our care to your needs, and that means taking our time to understand you. Our staff, led by Dr. Molly Guithues, will take their time to learn more about your needs so that they can tailor their care to best meet your lifestyle and vision goals.

Springfield, IL Eye Doctors
At Bard Optical, we treat you as more than just a patient. When you come into any of our locations across Central Illinois, you’ll feel like a part of the Bard family. Whether it’s your first time visiting us, or if you’ve been coming to our Springfield-Dirksen office for years, you can rest assured that you’ll always receive eye care from experts you know and trust.
We believe that in order to provide the best eye care possible, we have to personalize our care to your needs, and that means taking our time to understand you. Our staff, led by Dr. Molly Guithues, will take their time to learn more about your needs so that they can tailor their care to best meet your lifestyle and vision goals.

Springfield, IL Eye Doctors
At Bard Optical, we treat you as more than just a patient. When you come into any of our locations across Central Illinois, you’ll feel like a part of the Bard family. Whether it’s your first time visiting us, or if you’ve been coming to our Springfield-Dirksen office for years, you can rest assured that you’ll always receive eye care from experts you know and trust.
We believe that in order to provide the best eye care possible, we have to personalize our care to your needs, and that means taking our time to understand you. Our staff, led by Dr. Molly Guithues, will take their time to learn more about your needs so that they can tailor their care to best meet your lifestyle and vision goals.
Driving Directions
We’re located at 2409 N. Dirksen Pkwy., Springfield, IL 62702.
If you’re coming from the south, drive north on I-55N. Take exit 100B to merge onto E Sangamon Ave. Drive for just .3 miles, and just after you pass King Pin Lanes on your right, take a right onto N Dirksen Pkwy/Historic U.S. 66 Bypass W. We’ll be on your left in 100 ft., right next to Hickory River Smokehouse.
If you’re coming from the west, drive east on IL-97 S towards Famington Cemetery Rd. Turn left onto State Rte 4 N/Veterans Pkwy and then continue onto I-55BL N/I-55BUS N/N Peoria Rd. In 1.2 miles, turn right onto N Dirksen Pkwy/Historic U.S. 66 Bypass E. After you pass ALDI on your left and Lowe’s Home Improvement on your right, we’ll be just ahead on your right.


Our Medical Approach to Eye Care
At Bard Optical, we pride ourselves on our advanced equipment and experienced optometrists. Thanks to their expertise and access to cutting-edge equipment, our eye doctors can screen for, diagnose, and provide treatment for a wide variety of eye diseases. This is especially important because many eye conditions develop without any symptoms and aren’t noticeable until serious — sometimes permanent — damage has been done. Our team is here to diagnose and help manage eye conditions early, so that you can enjoy healthy sight.
Eye Care Services on Dirksen

Comprehensive
Eye Health Exams
Scheduling annual, comprehensive eye health exams is the key to protecting your vision so that you can enjoy clear sight throughout your entire life. During a comprehensive eye health exam, our Springfield optometrist will evaluate your vision and make sure that your eyes are functioning properly. If you wear eyewear, we’ll update your prescription and make sure that you can see clearly in your new glasses or contact lenses.

Extensive
Frames Collection
We want you to not only love how your glasses help you see, but also how you look while wearing them! We carry a large selection of frames so that everyone who enters our office can find the best glasses for their fashion preferences and lifestyle. Once our optical experts help you find your perfect pair of frames, we’ll have them fitted with the latest lens technology in our optical lab.

Contacts for
Hard-to-Fit Patients
When you wear your contacts, you don’t want to notice them all day long. At Bard Optical, we take special care to help carefully evaluate all aspects of your eyes so that we can prescribe you with the best fitting contacts available. And, thanks to our online contact lens store, you have 24/7 access to your preferred lens product, making it easy to order and reorder before you run out.
Proudly Serving Springfield, IL
We’re proud to serve all of Springfield, including Sherman, Williamsville, Petersburg, Pleasant Plains, Chatham, Waverly, Taylorville, and other surrounding areas.
Whether you’re visiting the Lincoln Home, exploring the Illinois State Museum, or taking a guided tour through the Old State Capitol, our team will make sure that you can see all of Springfield’s top sights clearly.