Bixby Eye Center

Bixby Eye Center Visit our website: www.bixbyeyecenter.com. Call us today to make an appointment: 309-692-0000

Outdated frames can look drab and dull, and if you’re going to wear glasses, you deserve the “wow-factor” that lights up every room. Our team at Bixby Eye Center will provide you with a personalized face shape/color analysis and lifestyle questionnaire to suggest the perfect eyewear match for you, helping you feel comfortable and confident in your look.

Myth vs. Fact Myth: If I can see fine, I don’t need an eye exam.Fact: Many eye conditions develop quietly — without noti...
02/18/2026

Myth vs. Fact

Myth: If I can see fine, I don’t need an eye exam.

Fact: Many eye conditions develop quietly — without noticeable vision changes at first. A comprehensive eye exam looks at the overall health of your eyes, not just how clearly you can read the chart.

At The Bixby Eye Center, we believe prevention and early detection are key to protecting your vision for the long term. Even if everything seems “fine,” routine exams help catch concerns early and keep your eyes healthy.

If it’s been a while since your last visit, this is your sign ✔️
📞 Call us at (309) 692-0000 or visit www.bixbyeyecenter.com to schedule your comprehensive exam.

Your future vision will thank you

Love is in the air… and so is clear vision 😉If your glasses are crooked, your prescription is outdated, or you just want...
02/13/2026

Love is in the air… and so is clear vision 😉
If your glasses are crooked, your prescription is outdated, or you just want a fresh new look, we’re here for it. Give your eyes the care they deserve this Valentine’s Day and schedule your appointment today.
Because nothing says “I love you” like seeing clearly ❤️👀

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Not a phone person? Busy during office hours? Just prefer doing things in pajamas?We get it 😉 Schedule your eye exam onl...
02/10/2026

Not a phone person? Busy during office hours? Just prefer doing things in pajamas?
We get it 😉
Schedule your eye exam online anytime at bixbyeyecenter.com—quick, easy, and totally stress-free!

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Dr. Kern was a figure skater for many years and volunteered as a teacher at Owens Center in Peoria. He received the Rhodell Owens Award from the Peoria Park District for his efforts. He continues to serve skating as a national level judge for US Figure Skating and travels the country judging competi...

Help us wish Sara the happiest of birthdays! 🎂🎈Sara is an incredible clinician who brings so much care, skill, and posit...
01/30/2026

Help us wish Sara the happiest of birthdays! 🎂🎈
Sara is an incredible clinician who brings so much care, skill, and positivity to our team—and our patients are lucky to have her! We hope her day is filled with smiles, celebration, and maybe a little cake too. 💙

Happy Birthday, Sara! 🥳

Find Don at Specs Around Town on Tuesday, Thursdays, and Fridays!
01/21/2026

Find Don at Specs Around Town on Tuesday, Thursdays, and Fridays!

🕶️ Meet the Team: Don Stahl 🕶️

Optician | Specs Around Town

Meet Don, one of the faces you’ll see helping you find your perfect frames at Specs Around Town!
Before becoming an optician, Don spent 20 years touring and recording as a professional drummer, giving him a strong appreciation for individuality, creativity, and personal style—something he brings into every eyewear fitting.

Don loves being an optician and takes pride in helping people feel confident and comfortable in the glasses they choose.

Outside of Specs Around Town, Don is married to his wife Dawn, and they have a dog named Baxter 🐶

🎶 Style, personality, and expert guidance—Don’s got you covered.

Today is all about celebrating connection, kindness, and appreciation—and we just want to say how grateful we are for yo...
01/21/2026

Today is all about celebrating connection, kindness, and appreciation—and we just want to say how grateful we are for you. Our patients truly mean the world to us, and it’s a privilege to care for your vision and be part of your lives.

While we keep things professional in the exam room, we absolutely love the hugs, smiles, and heartfelt thanks you share with us every day. Those moments remind us why we do what we do. Thank you for trusting us with your eye care, supporting our team, and being such an amazing community.

Sending hugs right back to all of you—today and every day! 💙👓

😎 🤓 #ɴᴀᴛɪᴏɴᴀʟʜᴜɢᴅᴀʏ

Come see Jenna at our new optical boutique in Bloomington!
01/20/2026

Come see Jenna at our new optical boutique in Bloomington!

🌟 Meet the Team: Jenna Bixby Nehl 🌟

Owner | Specs Around Town

Meet Jenna, the owner of Specs Around Town! 👓
Although Jenna started her career in nursing, the optical world has always been part of her life—she’s been in optics since she was 14 years old, following in her dad’s footsteps. Today, she’s proud to carry that lifelong experience into owning Specs Around Town and continuing its thoughtfully curated, people-first boutique experience.

Jenna loves being hands-on and will be in the shop on Wednesdays, so be sure to stop in and say hello!

When she’s not at the boutique, Jenna enjoys time with her husband Brian and their two dogs, Kourtney and Shelby 🐾

🕘 Shop Hours:
Tuesday–Friday | 9–5
Appointments available outside these hours upon request.

✨ Same great vibe. A fresh chapter at Specs Around Town.

Today we’re celebrating National Cheese Lovers Day 🧀Bold, classic, or a little funky—kind of like our frames. Come find ...
01/20/2026

Today we’re celebrating National Cheese Lovers Day 🧀
Bold, classic, or a little funky—kind of like our frames. Come find a pair you’ll melt over at Bixby Eye Center. 😏👓

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Looking for a great job? Like the idea of M-F 8-5 (with an occasional Sat morn)??We’ve expanded the biz in 2026 and we’r...
01/17/2026

Looking for a great job? Like the idea of M-F 8-5 (with an occasional Sat morn)??

We’ve expanded the biz in 2026 and we’re looking for our next GREAT Optician!

Have a great personality? Passionate about eyewear and fashion? Love working with people? Have a great attitude?
Are you a team player? Are you a quick learner with attention to detail?

Bixby Eye Center is looking for YOU!

Come work for a family-owned company with 50 years of history in the tri-county/Peoria area!
Experience is preferred but not necessary.
Send resumes to:
Jenna@bixbyeyecenter.com

WE’ll SEE you SOON!!

Our vision just expanded. 👓✨We’re excited to welcome Specs Around Town  in Bloomington, IL to the Bixby Eye Center famil...
01/07/2026

Our vision just expanded. 👓✨
We’re excited to welcome Specs Around Town in Bloomington, IL to the Bixby Eye Center family!

You’ll spot familiar faces— Jenna Bixby-Nehl and Don Stahl will each be there a few days a week—along with a seriously unique frame collection you won’t find just anywhere.

Worth the trip. Worth the try-on. 😎

Address

6807 N. Knoxville Avenue
Peoria, IL
61614

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+13096920000

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Our Story

The Bixby Eye Center was originally founded in 1947 by Dr. Jerome Conalogue. Dr. Bixby partnered with Dr. Conalogue for nine years and then purchased the practice in 1977. For more than three decades, Dr. Bixby has been providing quality eye care to local residents. Dr. Bixby specializes in even the most difficult and hard to fit contact lenses. Since 2016, Dr. Bixby has been joined by three experienced optometrists: Dr. Lasken, Dr. Jensen, and Dr. Kern. With these additions we have been able to better serve our patients in all areas, especially in the care and management of eye disease. We also specialize in children’s vision and visual training to ensure best vision for a lifetime. Our commitment is not just in meeting your expectations, but in exceeding them! Because we know how much your eye health and appearance can mean to the quality of your life, we are committed to excellence in servicing your complete eyecare needs. We are also committed to meeting the economic needs of our patients and offer quality products for every budget. We carry: Prada, Jimmy Choo, Dolce & Gabbana, LaFont, Kenneth Cole, Flexon, Marc Jacobs, Rayban, Coach, Banana Republic, Tom Ford, Nike, Silhouette, John Varvatos, Nine West, Kate Spade, Vera Wang, Candies, Guess, Ray Ban, Fendi, Wiley X, Maui Jim, Joseph Abboud, Anne Klein, Revlon, Giorgio Armani, Gios, Carolina Herrera, Fysh, Kliik, Lacoste, Carrera & more. The Bixby Eye Center also accepts many insurance plans including VSP, Eyemed, Davis, Spectera, and Avesis vision plans as well as Medicare, Aetna, Tricare, Humana, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Consociate medical plans.

If you have any questions about our services, frame selection, or if we accept your insurance plan please call our office at 309-692-0000.