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Dr. Rob Gerowitz...

… is Chicagoland’s leading expert in controlling progressive nearsightedness in children.

After graduating with honors in Pre-Optometry from Northeastern Illinois University, Dr. Rob attended the Illinois College of Optometry and received a second bachelor's degree in Visual Science. In 1981, he was awarded his doctorate in Optometry. 


He was honored "Best and Brightest in Optometry” by 20/20 Magazine and "Optometrist of the Year" by Eyegrad. As a community supporter, Dr. Rob was a 25 year member of the Rotary Club of Palatine and was also honored as a "Rotarian of the Year”. 


Dr. Gerowitz is a charter member of the American Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control and an internationally recognized speaker on the topic of OrthoK. In 2006, he received his Fellowship in the Academy and was named to its Board of Directors. 


Dr. Rob and Korreen reside in Palatine. Together they enjoy traveling as a family with their sons Nathan and Nick, and daughters Miranda and Maddie. 

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