Dr. Beth Ann Swetland OD
Optometrist
2537 PLAINFIELD RD JOLIET IL, 60435About
Dr. Beth Swetland is an optometrist practicing in JOLIET, IL. Dr. Swetland specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Swetland performs eye exams, tests vision, corrects vision by prescribing eye glasses or contacts, detects certain eye disorders and manages and treats vision problems. Dr. Swetland specializes in ocular surface disease and speciality contact lens fits. Optometrists often work closely with ophthalmologists who may need to further treat patients with surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Illinois College of Optometry OD 1998
Oregon State University BS Microbiology 1994
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Adjunct Professor College of DuPage 2020 - Present
Professional Memberships
- American Optometric Association
- Illinois Optometric Association
Dr. Beth Ann Swetland OD's Practice location
Dr. Beth Ann Swetland OD's reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
- What Causes Iritis?
What is iritis?The colored part of the eye is called the iris. When the iris gets inflamed, the condition is called iritis, which is also called anterior uveitis. The muscles present in the iris help in pupil contraction and relaxation. The anterior and posterior chambers of the eye are also...
- How to Prevent Cataracts
When aging and physical injury affect the tissues that consist of your eye’s lens, cataracts develops.Some genetic disorders lead to different health challenges and enhance the risk of suffering cataracts. Other medical and eye conditions that can also cause cataracts are trauma, diabetes past eye...
- What are the Causes and Symptoms of Pink Eye?
Pink eye, or conjunctivitis, is a contagious eye condition caused by the inflammation and infection of the conjunctiva. The conjunctiva is the transparent membrane covering the white part of the eye and the eyeball. Infection and swelling of the the mucous membrane becomes reddish, and the entire...
- How to Get Rid of a Stye: 17 Home Remedies and Treatments
What is a stye?A stye occurs when a particular strain of bacteria affects the oil gland of the eyelid. It becomes infected and causes inflammation, redness, as well as pain on the eyelid and its surrounding tissues. A stye is an inflamed swelling or circumscribed abscess. It can be treated with...
- Everything You Need to Know About Cataract Surgery
What is a cataract?Sometimes there is a clouding of the lens in the eye; this clouding is called a cataract. Mostly, this clouding is related to old age. In fact, the majority of Americans aged 80 and above have experienced this clouding or have already undergone a cataract surgery at a particular...
- Differences Between Optometrists, Opticians, and Ophthalmologists
Safeguarding Your VisionWe are all dependent on our vision in more ways than we realize. Without a healthy vision, we would be unable to smoothly do a lot of things. Our vision enables us to properly work and recognize faces and objects.There are numerous factors that can affect our eyes, including...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Matthew S Hendrickson O.D.1330 N Larkin Ave Joliet IL 60435
- Mr. Frank Michael Valentino OD1701 N Larkin Ave Joliet IL 60435
- Dr. Viktoria Milunas O.D.3033 W Jefferson St Joliet IL 60435
- Dr. Biren Patel OD1330 N LARKIN AVE JOLIET IL 60435
- Dr. David J Casper OPTOMETRIST151 SPRINGFIELD AVE JOLIET IL 60435
- Dr. Gregory Donald Jackson O.D.1960 Essington Rd Joliet IL 60435