Dr. Dena Bachman

Dr. Dena Bachman started her career in the Chicagoland area, practicing at Family Vision Care in LaGrange, IL. In March 2002, she decided to fulfill her dream of practicing in her hometown and opened Southwestern Eye Care in Brighton, Illinois. She currently resides in the area with her family and is active in her church and community.

Dr. Bachman graduated from Southwestern High School in 1985. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1989. In 1991, Dr. Bachman was awarded her Bachelor of Visual Sciences (BSVS) and became a Doctor of Optometry by graduating from the Illinois College of Optometry in 1993. She received many academic and clinical excellence awards during her time at the Illinois College of Optometry.

Dr. Bachman is a member of the American Optometric Association, Illinois Society for Prevention of Blindness, Illinois Optometric Association, Southwestern Illinois Optometric Society, and Infant SEE. She has served as a member of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development and Optometric Extension Program. Dr. Bachman has 30 years of experience in primary eye care of both children and adults.