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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

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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