Belleville Optometrists Ltd

Specialties

At Belleville Optometrists, we offer far more than just glasses and contact lenses. Our downtown Belleville office is prepared to become your complete eye care solution. For over 50 years we have helped people see straight and clear, and are always happy to bring new patients into our family of satisfied customers.

Naturally, we offer complete professional eye examinations to determine what solutions are best to correct your vision. Our lens and frame shop has over 700 styles to choose from, from some of the top brand names in the eyewear fashion industry. We even carry specialized lenses for sports wear, occupational safety and even long-​term computer use.

We’re proud of our medical treatment facility, where we can help you with

Cataracts & glaucoma

Dry eye syndrome

Diabetes care

Conjunctivitis («pink eye»)

Allergies

Corneal ulcers & abrasions

Foreign bodies

We know you have a busy schedule, which is why we can schedule your appointment online today. We want to make sure you’re completely comfortable on every level.

Call Belleville Optometrists to set up your appointment today.

History

Established in 1955.

For over 50 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.

Meet the Business Owner

Bill R.

Business Owner

Dr. Ritzel is a native of Belleville. He attained his Doctor of Optometry Degree from Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry in 2000. He completed his residency in medical and surgical management of eye diseases at Eye Health Partners of Middle Tennessee. Dr. Ritzel was in private practice in Tennessee for 3 years before returning to Belleville. 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. 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 enjoys serving the Lord through the Fairview Heights Church of Christ, running, and coaching youth soccer. Dr. Ritzel and his wife, Jana, were married in 1997. They have 2 children.