My passion for photography started as a young boy, captivating my interest throughout high school in Oak Park, Illinois and continued as my calling while getting my degree from Knox College. After a successful career at the Associated Press, I became a freelance photographer, heavily influenced by my photojournalism background and experience. I capture the excitement in every situation I photograph.
Reviews (10)
Jill Cappa
Oct 06, 2021
Dr. Balgemann is kind, patient and knowledgeable. We had been going to him, but due to Covid schedules, had to see a competitor for a followup visit. It was there that my daughter was traumatized. After returning to Dr. Balgemann, he was able to once again show his expertise and make going to the eye doctor enjoyable once again. He makes going to the eye doctor easy and enjoyable. I can not say enough about how wonderful he is. Thank you for all that you do. You are truly talented.
Chris Kleiss
Apr 07, 2019
Dr. Balgemann is the best optometrist in Champaign! I've been going to this doctor since I was 15 and am now 23! He showed me the first prescription I had ever gotten at my last appointment. Eyes are very interesting, especially when get to hear Dr. Balgemann explain in his comprehensible, passionate ways. I hope to continue to go to this office for many years to come.
Elyse Davis
Mar 21, 2019
Frosty
Jan 02, 2019
Mike Stabenow
Nov 09, 2018
I have very poor eyes, but am fortunate enough that contact lenses come in strengths just strong enough to suit me. Dr. Balgemann spent a lot of time with me and gave me several different options so I could see and avoid reading glasses. He is very articulate and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend. He also gave me instructions to return should I not be satisfied with the solution he has recommended. Excellent doctor!
Cool Kids
Jun 28, 2018
This is the best Eye Dr. I have been to. He is very detailed and explains why different things work better for contacts opposed to glasses. My last prescriptions for glasses and contacts were off, yes I could see but after Dr. Balgemann adjusted both, I can see so much clearer! I highly recommend you see this eye Dr. for you your next exam.
Wayne Winston
Jun 01, 2016
Philipp Blume
Nov 30, 2014
Dr. Balgemann is some kind of genius. Incredibly articulate and perceptive, he fished things out of my answers that I didn't even realize I was saying - seemed to be reading my mind. This meant he was both thorough AND efficient. Also a very kind person who clearly loves his job and loves people. If you're reading this, read no further.
Joni Vee
May 30, 2014
Dr. Balgemann is a wildly talented optometrist. I call him The Miracle Worker because he managed to give me a contact lens prescription for my aging eyes that allowed me both to see far away and up close for desk work, even easily reading text messages on my phone. He is often busy, but once you get into his office he takes all the time you need and is very patient and thorough in getting the prescription right. I am so fortunate to have found him & highly recommend him to everyone I know.
Andrew Birky
Mar 07, 2012
