Joanna Slusky

Background

About Joanna Slusky

Dr. Joanna Slusky is an Entrepreneur and an Integrative Medical Optometrist with nearly twenty years of experience. She immigrated from Poland with her Mother at age twelve with two suitcases, five-hundred dollars, and without the ability to speak English. A quick study, she achieved a 4.0 GPA, attended Northwestern University, and graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Illinois College of Optometry. In 2007, during freshman year of Optometry school, she began caring for Chicagoland's eyes with the opening of Halsted Eye Boutique; expanding in 2021 with the acquisition of Eye See Ravenswood. Her passion for eyes began over twenty years ago when her grandfather, a primary care Doctor, was diagnosed with an eye tumor during an eye exam. Further diagnostic testing revealed an advanced case of prostate cancer. He passed away six months later, leaving a lasting impression on her; the eyes are the barometer of overall systemic health. In addition to providing comprehensive eye exams, Dr. Slusky is a dry eye expert, contact lens and myopia control specialist who prefers a holistic approach to eyecare. She incorporates newest technology, luxury eyewear, diet, lifestyle, nutraceuticals, as well as safe skincare and makeup recommendations to support patients’ eyecare needs. Dr. Slusky’s patients rave about her personalized approach, thoroughness, patience, and ability to optimize ocular health by focusing on the root cause rather than just symptoms, in order to improve vision clarity and comfort beyond expectations. In her free time, her passions include photography, art, music, dance, theater, fine dining, fitness, travel, and philanthropy. She’s a longtime supporter of causes that have the most meaning to her: Eyesight (Optometry Giving Sight, Eversight, Lighthouse for the Blind) and Cancer (H Foundation, Bear Necessities, Imerman Angels, and A Silver Lining Foundation). BONUS: Dr. Slusky is fluent in Polish and Russian, and understands Ukrainian and Spanish."With dedication, dignity, and knowledge, our team and I look forward to supporting you and your family's vision care needs as your eyecare specialists. You are more than a patient in our practice; you are part of our family."- Dr. Joanna Slusky