Meet Our Doctors
Dr. Preston Kaye
Dr. Preston Kaye earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Illinois College of Optometry in 1995. The curriculum included biomedical courses (e.g. human anatomy, immunology, systemic disease, and pharmacology) with special focus on ocular courses (e.g. anatomy and physiology, visual perception, neuroanatomy, optics, sensory aspects of vision, and color vision). Dr. Kaye is a proud member of the Illinois Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association. Extensive training was gained at both the Illinois Eye Institute and Olympia Fields Osteopathic Hospital in areas of primary eye care, pediatric optometry, binocular vision, contact lenses, low vision rehabilitation, ocular disease management, and emergency care.
Dr. Kaye is proud his South Dakota heritage, growing up in Mitchell. Prior to Optometry school, he graduated from Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell, South Dakota with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and a minor in Chemistry. Dr. Kaye believes this education at a well-rounded liberal arts college helps him relate to his patients across levels of conversation and clinical explanation. He has enjoyed his past membership in several choirs and continued engagement with the Nash automobile club. Dr. Kaye has merged these experiences into a professional and modern, yet down-to-earth and comfortable, family eye care practice. He has also participated in local and international missions, including a two-week trip to Venezuela with the organization Gift of Sight.
Why Optometry?
“My choice of Optometry as a career was an early decision influenced heavily by my own experiences with eye care, need for glasses, and relationship with my optometrist, as well as the incredible difference clear vision makes for an individual.”
What aspects of Optometry are you most interested in?
“The component of Optometry I enjoy most is the medical side which includes: working with people in the management of glaucoma, macular degeneration, and other systemic, eye-related problems.”
What are your favorite hobbies?
“I enjoy automobiles and the creativity, power, and expression of the designer and times they represent. I also enjoy new technologies, wood-working, and being able to share all of these hobbies with my children.”
Dr. Liesl Kaye
Dr. Liesl Kaye earned her Doctor of Optometry degree and Bachelor of Science in Visual Science from the Illinois College of Optometry in 1995. Dr. Kaye is also a proud member of the Illinois Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association, as well as the Tomb and Key Honor Fraternity and Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society. She, like Dr. Preston, also has extensive training at the Illinois Eye Institute and Olympia Fields Osteopathic Hospital.
Dr. Kaye grew up in Prospect Heights and Long Grove, Illinois. Prior to Optometry school, she majored in Biology at Loyola University in Chicago. She practiced in Arlington Heights for seven years before moving to Lake in the Hills in 2002 to open Kaye Eyecare of Huntley.
“Our charter patients will remember our toddler sons, and later our newborn daughter, who still have a presence in many of the common tasks in the office. Jonathan recently graduated with a Bachelor in Architecture degree from Iowa State University, Daniel is in the Air Force ROTC and is studying industrial engineering at Iowa State University, and Lillia is preparing to enter Moody Bible Institute this fall. Our family enjoys the connections between our church, community, schools, and town activities. This community combines hometown values and professional opportunities and is a wonderful place to raise our family and practice optometry.”
Why Optometry?
“When I was sixteen, I strongly believed I wanted to be in the field of Optometry. The importance of a medical profession, and the immediate reward of being able to help someone see more clearly, has not wavered since.”
What aspects of Optometry are you most interested in?
“Another reason I love the profession of Optometry is the broad spectrum of patient care it offers. I enjoy showing kindness and extra care to an elderly patient struggling to understand dry eye or glaucoma. I enjoy presenting the newest technologies in lens treatments and instruments to our high-tech patients. Even more, I enjoy working with young children and infants, as well as children and adults with special needs. Our patients whose caregivers are often unsure of where to go are the very patients I adore!”
What are your favorite hobbies?
“A favorite role of mine is “Mom!” Spending time with my family, whether on simple walks or a long road trip, always brings me many smiles! I played the oboes in an orchestra for eighteen years and studied the piano for ten, giving piano lessons to fifteen students of my own throughout college. I currently enjoy working with children in Sunday school and the Awana program.”
Dr. Andie Grider
Dr. Andie Grider earned her Doctor of Optometry degree as summa cum laude from the Illinois College of Optometry in 2019. She is a proud member of the Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society as well as the Tomb and Key Honor Fraternity. Dr. Grider enjoys practicing all aspects of Optometry, but finds a special interest in disease management. Prior to Optometry school, she graduated from Saint Joseph’s College in Rensselaer, Indiana with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and a minor in Chemistry. Dr. Grider served internships at the Green Bay VA Hospital, Illinois Eye Institute, and multiple private practices throughout the Chicago suburbs. After graduating as an optometrist, she took a year to train specifically in disease management and medical optometry.
Why Optometry?
“I have always known that I wanted to work in the medical field. After shadowing multiple different medical disciplines throughout high school and college, the decision became simple after realizing what a rewarding and enjoyable career Optometry is.”
What aspects of Optometry are you most interested in?
“I enjoy practicing Optometry to its fullest scope! In other words, I like ALL aspects of Optometry! However, disease management and maintaining eye health are probably my favorites.”
What are your favorite hobbies?
“I LOVE spending time with my kids, husband, and dog. I also enjoy being outdoors, running, and playing basketball!”
Dr. Antonia Mourelatos
Dr. Antonia Mourelatos earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Illinois College of Optometry in 2001, where she was also the recipient of the Wesley and Jessen Award for Outstanding Contact Lens Studies. Dr. Mourelatos practices Primary Care Optometry with a special interest in contact lenses, glaucoma, dry eye, and ocular allergies. She also co-manages patients having cataract surgery and laser vision correction. Dr. Mourelatos is a proud member of the Illinois Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association. Prior to Optometry school, she graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor of Science degree. Dr. Mourelatos served internships at the Brooklyn Veterans Hospital, Wolfe Eye Clinic in Marshalltown, Iowa, and the Australian College of Optometry in Melbourne, Victoria. She has also participated in an international mission providing eye care to under-served populations in Guatemala.
Dr. Mourelatos grew up in Woodstock, Illinois and developed her work ethic by working in her parents’ Greek Diner. She currently resides in Elk Grove Village with her husband Nick, son Teddy, and dog Hershey. Dr. Mourelatos previously worked with Kaye Eyecare from 2005 to 2008, returning in 2018 to offer her precise and incredibly personable service to our patients!
Why Optometry?
“For many, vision is our most valued sense, or method of perception. Optometry allows us to maximize the eye’s visual capabilities and maintain is health.”
What aspects of Optometry are you most interested in?
“I love interacting with my patients and developing relationships with them. Together, we can achieve their vision goals!”
What are your favorite hobbies?
“I enjoy yoga, reading, and being a mom! I feel blessed to have my son and enjoy every stage of his childhood!”
Dr. Kimberly Robertson
Dr. Kimberly Robertson earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Indiana University School of Optometry in 2002. She is a proud member of the American Optometric Association, Illinois Optometric Association, and American Academy of Optometry, as well as the Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society and Psi Chi Honor Society. Dr. Robertson is certified in the treatment of ocular diseases and completed post-graduate work in retina, cornea, glaucoma, laser vision correction, and corneal refractive therapy. Prior to Optometry school, she graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor’s degree in General Studies with a minor in Psychology. Dr. Robertson has been in the optical field since 1994, beginning as an Optometric Technician during her undergraduate program before becoming an optometrist in 2002. She has conducted ocular research and served internships at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida, as well as the Indianapolis Eye Care Center in Indiana. Dr. Robertson was an adjunct clinical professor for the Illinois College of Optometry and Pennsylvania College of Optometry for sixteen years. She is also a speaker and consultant in the area of specialty contact lenses. Dr. Robertson has been practicing for sixteen years in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago and we are excited for her to be practicing with us in her hometown of Huntley!
Why Optometry?
“When I was a freshman in high school, I knew I wanted a career in the medical field. I desired to specialize in an area I could really focus on (no pun intended). What greater gift is there than to help patients see their best, along with diagnosing and treating ocular diseases, and responding to emergencies to help maintain patients’ best vision possible!”
What aspects of Optometry are you most interested in?
“I enjoy discussing the visual demands patients experience on a day-to-day basis and then determining the best vision correcting options to achieve comfortable vision. It is also important to determine if there are underlying ocular health issues which may be preventing a patient from achieving the clearest and most comfortable vision possible (clear vision can sometimes be more than simply the right prescription)!”
What are your favorite hobbies?
“I enjoy spending time with my two boys and my husband playing tennis, golfing, bike riding, playing board games, and exploring new destinations.”