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217-854-3173

Taylorville

Advanced Eyecare

900 W Springfield Road
Taylorville, IL 62568
217-824-4991
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Hours

Monday- Friday: 8:00-5:00
Saturday: 8:00-12:00

We have the new Visio Office!

The most advanced technology in prescription eyewear.
These are digital lenses are created for you. You prefer HD TVs, now your vision can be in high definition too. These lenses are made specifically for you. This technology studies your visual needs, facial technology, and visual behavior (eg. the way you tilt your head, etc).

Dr. Debra Smothers-Champley

Dr. Dennis Rabe

Dr. Maxx Craggs

Meet our Staff


Sarah, April, Shauna, Mary


Pam, Pam


Paula, Carol, Julie, Jill

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Hours of Operation

Our Regular Schedule

Taylorville Office

Monday:

8:00am-5:00pm

Tuesday:

8:00am-5:00pm

Wednesday:

8:00am-5:00pm

Thursday:

8:00am-5:00pm

Friday:

8:00am-5:00pm

Saturday:

8:00am-12:00pm

Sunday:

Closed

Virden Office

Monday:

8:30am-5:00pm

Tuesday:

8:30am-5:00pm

Wednesday:

8:30am-5:00pm

Thursday:

8:30am-5:00pm

Friday:

8:30am-5:00pm

Saturday:

8:00am-12:00pm

Sunday:

Closed

Carlinville Office

Monday:

8:00am-5:00pm

Tuesday:

8:00am-5:00pm

Wednesday:

8:00am-5:00pm

Thursday:

8:00am-5:00pm

Friday:

8:00am-5:00pm

Saturday:

8:00am-12:00pm

Sunday:

Closed

Lincoln Office

Monday:

9:00am-5:00pm

Tuesday:

9:00am-5:00pm

Wednesday:

9:00am-5:00pm

Thursday:

10:00am-7:00pm

Friday:

9:00am-5:00pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

Featured Articles

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  • Frequently Asked Questions

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  • Pediatric Ophthlamology

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  • Allergies

    Caused by the same irritants as hay fever, runny nose, coughing, and sneezing, eye allergies commonly affect those who suffer from other allergy symptoms. Not only do eye allergies cause discomfort, but they can also interfere with daily activities. Eye Allergy Causes Medically referred to as allergic ...

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  • Learning-Related Vision Problems

    Learning disabilities may include dyslexia, math disorder, writing disorder, auditory processing deficits, or visual processing deficits. Although each child with a learning disability is unique, many also have associated visual problems. Addressing these vision disorders may alleviate some symptoms ...

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  • UV Radiation and Your Eyes

    Optometry warnings about the damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation on our eyes have not yet reached the degree of public awareness of that of skin damage. Yet, the sun can be just as damaging upon our eyes with unprotected exposure. Short-term exposure to very bright sunlight can result in a type ...

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  • Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy

    Fuchs' dystrophy (pronounced fooks DIS-truh-fee) is an eye disease characterized by degenerative changes to the cornea’s innermost layer of cells. The cause for Fuchs' dystrophy is not fully understood. If your mother or father has the disease, then there is roughly a 50 percent chance that you will ...

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  • Age-Related Macular Degeneration

    One of the leading causes of vision loss in people who are age 50 or older is age-related macular degeneration (AMD). This common eye condition leads to damage of a small spot near the center of the retina called the macula. The macula provides us with the ability to clearly see objects that are straight ...

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  • Diabetic Eye Diseases

    Diabetes is a condition that involves high blood sugar (glucose) levels. This can affect many parts of the body, including the eyes. One of the most common diabetic eye diseases is diabetic retinopathy, which is also a leading cause of blindness in American adults. Diabetic Retinopathy Diabetic retinopathy ...

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Testimonials

Reviews From Our Satisfied Patients

  • "Thank you guys so much! My 5 year old son had his first ever eye appointment and because of how patient and caring the staff was my son really behaved well and everyone was nice. Turns out he is getting glasses. I'm very pleased and will continue to take my son here!! Thank you again so very much"
    Bridgett Vittitow-Presnell
  • "Very nice staff and doctor. Took their time with my son’s exam and explained things thoroughly."
    Kristina Lynn Joslin