Visit our website to find a Bard Optical near you! Diana J. Hall, owner of Bard Optical bought the business from A. Arthur Bard in 1981. Ms. In Peoria alone, Ms.
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We have 21 locations to better serve the central Illinois community - proud to provide you vision care excellence for almost 80 years. Hall has grown the business from a one-office location to serving Central and Southern Illinois with 20 offices. Diana Hall greatly supports the communities in which Bard offices are located. Hall leads the Mayor's Litter Committee as she heads up the "Pride is Picking Up In Peoria" litter campaign. Hall is active in Peoria Rotary, with the YWCA, and the Center for Prevention of Abuse. Hall gives generously on the bahalf of Bard Optical to national causes such as United Way, Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure, Optometry Giving Sight, and to Southside Mission and Peoria Promise in Peoria, Illinois.
09/04/2025
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) affects the sharp central vision we use to read and recognize faces. It’s more common as we age—but regular eye exams can help us catch it early and preserve your sight.
For four decades, Springfield has been the heart of our journey—and we’re beyond grateful for every patient and neighbor who made it possible. Thank you for letting Bard Optical be part of your family’s eye care story!
09/01/2025
Aging gracefully starts with your eyes! Routine eye exams help detect age-related vision changes early, so you can protect your sight for years to come. Let’s make healthy aging a priority this month! 💛
08/28/2025
Spending long hours on screens? You’re not alone. Blue light filtering glasses can help reduce eye strain, headaches, and fatigue. Stop by Bard Optical and find the right pair for your digital life!
08/25/2025
What you eat can impact how well you see!
✔️ Leafy greens support retina health
✔️ Omega-3s reduce dry eye risk
✔️ Vitamin C can help prevent age-related vision issues
A healthy plate = happy eyes! 🥕👁️
08/22/2025
Looking for a contact lens solution that fits your lifestyle? We offer everything from daily disposables to specialty lenses for unique vision needs. Our team will help you find the most comfortable, effective option for you!
Looking for great value on your vision care? At Bard Optical, we always have deals to help you save on eyewear, contacts, and more. Visit us today and see what’s new! 👓💸
08/14/2025
From toddlers to grandparents, Bard Optical provides comprehensive eye exams for the whole family. One convenient location, expert care for all ages—because good vision is a family affair!
08/11/2025
Kids need glasses that keep up with their adventures! Bard Optical offers durable, kid-friendly frames and lenses that look great and last long. Stop by and let’s find the perfect pair for your little one! 🤓
08/08/2025
Myopia can be managed in several ways depending on your child’s needs:
✔️ Specialty contact lenses
✔️ Glasses with myopia control lenses
✔️ Lifestyle guidance to slow progression
Our team will help you find the best solution! Visit us to learn more: https://bit.ly/4c6urfY
08/05/2025
Myopia, or nearsightedness, means your child can see things up close but struggles to see things far away—like the board at school. It’s one of the most common vision issues in kids, and we’re here to help you understand it better!
Your child’s vision plays a big role in how they learn, grow, and experience the world. Regular eye exams can catch issues early—setting them up for success in and out of the classroom.
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Diana Hall, owner of Bard Optical bought the business from Arthur Bard in 1981. Ms. Hall has grown the business from a one-office location to serving Central and Southern Illinois with 21 offices.
Bard Optical’s mission is to help our patients preserve and improve the health of their eyes. Our company motto is “Vision for Life” because our offices are family vision centers designed to provide crucial evaluations and treatments of eye health issues for patients ranging in age from 2 to 102. Selling glasses and contact lenses is secondary to developing a lifelong relationship with our patients as their eye doctors. Whether it is a child’s first eye health examination or a senior citizen who is coming back to us following cataract surgery, all of our patients are given individual attention to ensure we are able to educate them and assist them in managing the health of their eyes.
Bard Optical’s Optometrists are highly skilled doctors who diagnose diseases, remove foreign bodies, prescribe medication, fit contact lenses and evaluate the vision correction needed for each patient. Unlike doctors who work for national chains or box stores, our Optometrists have access to extended medical testing equipment to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases. We co-manage surgical patients with outside medical doctors to provide our patients with a continuity of care.
Our staff is uniquely trained to help guide patients through important pre-testing, to assist our Optometrists in the exam lane and to dispense products, including designer eyewear and a wide variety of contact lenses.
Bard Optical’s patients are our friends and neighbors. For that reason we are committed to providing ALL patients with the same level of care they have come to expect from their family doctors.