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Company history
Our office was founded in 1955. For 65+ years we have provided innovative eye care solutions for our patients' visual needs. Our success is driven by treating each patient as if he/she were a family member or personal friend. Patients often remark about our courtesy, attention, and friendliness. We truly value our patients and always put their needs first.
Belleville Optometry, Ltd. Mission Statement:
"Our mission is to serve our patients as trusted friends - listening to their needs and providing them with innovative eye care solutions. By utilizing the best in optical staff and technology, we will ensure the quality of our patients' vision and enhance the quality of their lives."
For appointments, please call or text us at 618-233-1270, or send an email to staff@BellevilleOptometry.net. We look forward to serving you!
OUR DOCTORS
BILL RITZEL, O.D.
Dr. Ritzel is a native of Belleville. He attained his Doctor of Optometry Degree from the Oklahoma College of Optometry in 2000. He completed a post-graduate residency in the medical and surgical management of eye diseases at Eye Health Partners of Middle Tennessee. He is a member of the American Optometric Association, the Illinois Optometric Association, the Southwestern IL Optometric Society, and the Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness. In 2014 Dr. Ritzel became one of the first Optometrists in the region to attain Board Certification by the American Board of Optometry. Dr. Ritzel accepts patients of all ages. Always on the forefront of new developments in eye care, Dr. Ritzel tries to think “outside the box” to provide unique, customized, and innovative solutions to his patients’ vision problems. Outside the office, he serves as an Elder at Fairview Heights Church of Christ and enjoys bible classes, cycling, and spending time with his family. Dr. Ritzel and his wife, Jana, were married in 1997, and have 2 children.
JACKIE BULLARD, O.D.
Dr. Taylor grew up in Freeburg, IL and enjoys practicing in the area. She attended Indiana University School of Optometry where she completed her Doctor of Optometry Degree in 2017. She has been with Belleville Optometry since August of 2017. Dr. Taylor is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Illinois Optometric Association. Dr. Taylor enjoys all aspects of optometry and sees patients of all ages, but has a special place in her heart for pediatrics. In her free time she enjoys running, traveling, exploring outdoors, and spending time with family.