Casey L. Hogan, O.D., F.A.A.O.

Optometrist Casey Hogan is the sole owner of Advanced Eyecare Professionals, PC, which opened its doors in September of 2003. Dr. Casey was born and raised in the South Suburbs of Chicago. She received her Bachelor of Science degree with honors from Northern Illinois University in 1992. Casey earned her Doctorate of Optometry degree from the Illinois College of Optometry in 1997. She completed a post-graduate residency program in primary eye care and ocular disease management at the Illinois Eye Institute, an affiliate clinic of the University of Chicago, in 1998. Upon completion of this program, Dr. Casey participated in a fellowship program at the prestigious Boston Medical School. She is one of only a handful of optometrists nationally who have participated in this extensive training.

Dr. Hogan has served on the faculty at her alma mater, the Illinois College of Optometry, for the past 10 years, where she actively participated in the clinical education of future optometrists and her peers. She was inducted into the American Academy of Optometry as a fellow in December 2000, and is very proud to see her associate, Dr. Karina Langle, inducted as of this year, 2011.

Dr. Hogan takes pride in giving back to the community. She has served on the board for Special Olympics Chicago for the past six years. The office actively fundraises for this charity year round, as well as organizing fundraising events for the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation.

Dr. Hogan is a member of the American Optometric Association, Illinois Optometric Association, Sjogren's Syndrome Foundation, and is a Fellow of the prestigious American Academy of Optometry. She has received many awards and clinical distinctions, including the Vistakon Fellowship Award, and was named as one of "America's Top Optometrists" in 2002 by the National Consumers Research Council, and as a "Who's Who in Health Sciences Education" in 2005.

Her greatest achievement to date is opening the doors of Advanced Eyecare Professionals, PC, working with the same staff since 1997, and keeping the doors open during rough economic times. "I truly believe this office would not be where it is today without the hard work and efforts of my staff and the loyalty of all of our patients-I give credit where credit is due, and I owe so much of our success to them."

In her spare time, Dr. Hogan enjoys running, studying piano, and spending time with her family.

     Karina V. Langle, OD

Having interned at Advanced Eyecare Professionals, PC during her optometric education,  Karina V. Langle is excited to be the part of the Advanced Eyecare team. Born in England, Langle moved to the United States and was raised in Oak Lawn. She graduated as valedictorian of her high school and later summa cum laude from Saint Xavier University in 2002 where she received her Bachelor of Science degree.

Karina Langle went on to earn her Doctorate of Optometry degree from the prestigious Illinois College of Optometry where she graduated cum laude. Karina’s academic and clinical achievements were recognized with the Illinois Optometric Education Scholarship and the Illinois College of Optometry Clinical Excellence Pin. Throughout her optometric education, Karina was involved with the Contact Lens Society, remains a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honor Society, and served as president of and continues to be a member of the Tomb and Key Honor Fraternity.

Karina Langle is currently a member of both the Illinois Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association. Her clinical interests include contact lenses and ocular disease. She has presented a poster for the American Optometric Association during their annual conference, and has done various presentations on an assortment of topics, including the Synergeyes contact lens. Because she believes learning is a lifelong process, she is currently working on becoming a fellow of the elite American Academy of Optometry.

Karina Langle’s outside interests include art and traveling, particularly to places of historical significance. She recently went overseas where she was able to combine her passions and look for the Loch Ness monster in Scotland and explore medieval castles and chapels in Ireland. Karina Langle currently resides in Mount Greenwood with her husband and their three dogs.

     Jennifer E. Whitchurch, M.A.

Jennifer is the office manager of Advanced Eyecare Professionals, PC, and has been involved in the field of optometric care for over ten years. She has been practicing as a medical assistant and focuses in friendly patient care. Jennifer was raised in Oak Lawn and is excited to be working in and giving back to her community. She attended Oak Lawn Community High School where she learned the value of teamwork while on the girls’ basketball and track teams, and was involved with shot put and discus for the “4 Year in a Row” SICA North Conference Champs.

Jennifer attended Robert Morris College in Orland Park after her father’s terminal illness inspired her to pursue a degree in the medical field. Jennifer graduated in 1995 with her degree in Medical Assisting, and in May of 2002 she completed her Paraoptometric Certificate with Indiana University. As she believes in the value of hard work and education, Jennifer is currently working on becoming a Certified Paraoptometric. Jennifer’s hard work and dedication has been recognized at Advanced Eyecare Professionals, as she has been named Employee of the Month numerous times.

Jennifer currently resides in Joliet, and enjoys spending time with her niece and nephews. An avid movie buff, Jennifer named her black Labrador after one of the main characters in her favorite movies….Darth Vader!

One of Jennifer’s goals is to be able to give back to her community. A lesson learned from her grandmother, Jennifer believes that no matter your situation, someone else may be in need of your help and assistance. Jennifer hopes to provide all of our patients with an inviting atmosphere and a warm, friendly smile.

     Leeann Schlesser

Advanced Eyecare Professionals, PC, is pleased to welcome Leeann Schlesser to their growing family. Having graduated from Saint Xavier University with a degree in marketing, Leeann has over seven years experience in the optometric field.

After taking a brief hiatus, Leeann is enjoying her return to optometry. When not working or spending time with her husband and their four children and their dog, Mimi, Leeann likes to read. Her dedication to her community is reflected in the volunteer work she performs for the PTA, scouts, and her sons’ baseball teams.

Leeann and her family have traveled across the country from the East Coast and Disney World, to San Diego and Washington, and places in between, such as Branson, Missouri.