Dr. Ronald Henderson
Dr. Henderson was born April 4th, 1955 in Spokane, WA. He grew up in Kokomo, IN and graduated from Kokomo Haworth High School in 1973. He attended Indiana University, and received a B.S. in Microbiology in 1976, along with his Doctor of Optometry degree in 1980. During his 4th year, he completed an internship at the VA Medical Center in Huntington, WV.

Following graduation, Dr. Henderson joined Dr. Harold Davis & Associates in Oak Lawn, IL. He participated in FDA clinical contact lens research projects from 1980-1985. In 1985, Dr. Henderson acquired The Optometrists of the North Shore in Northbrook, IL. He took care of 9 nursing homes from 1985-1992, while allowing the Northbrook practice to grow. He took special courses at the Illinois College of Optometry in diagnostic pharmaceuticals in 1988 and therapeutic pharmaceuticals in 1995. Dr. Henderson was active in legislative lobbying in Springfield for the Illinois Optometric Association. The successful legislation in 1988 & 1995 allows optometrists to use drugs to diagnose and treat ocular disease.

In 1999, Dr. Henderson opened The Optometrists of Lake Forest. He is an active member of the American Optometric Association (AOA), Illinois Optometric Association (IOA), and past president of the Chicago North Side Optometric Society. Dr. Henderson resides in Lake Bluff, IL with his wife Melanie, and 3 kids, Chelsea, Emily, and Andy. He enjoys snow skiing, boating/water sports, vacations with his family, and fine food.

Dr. Russell Brody
Dr. Brody was born October 5th, 1974 in Skokie, IL. He grew up in Skokie and graduated from Niles North High School in 1992.

He also attended Indiana University and received a B.S. in Biology in 1996. Dr. Brody attended the Illinois College of Optometry (ICO) and earned his Doctor of Optometry degree in 2000.

While attending ICO, he received the prestigious Lawrence P. Feigenbaum Optometry Memorial Award for receiving all honors during each clinical rotation. Dr. Brody has trained at several specialized facilities, including the Tomah VA Medical Center in Tomah, WI and the Vision America Center in St. Louis, MO. He became a full-time associate following graduation from ICO in 2000 and became a full partner in 2005.

Dr. Brody has been an integral part in the growth of The Optometrists of Lake Forest. As a member of the American Optometric Association, the Illinois Optometric Association, and the AOA Political Action Committee, Dr. Brody is active within the optometric community. Dr. Brody resides in Buffalo Grove with his wife Karen and their children, Dylan and Alexa. During his spare time, he enjoys playing golf, fantasy sports, watching movies and traveling.

Dr. Tricia Danz
Dr. Danz grew up in the Chicago area, graduated from Lake Forest Academy in 1992 and then from Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, PA in 1996.

Dr. Danz earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Illinois College of Optometry in 2005. While in optometry school, Dr. Danz attended clinical rotations in Chicago, IL and Winston-Salem, NC. She earned honors at these rotations.

Following graduation, Dr. Danz worked at The North Center Eye Care in Chicago for a couple of years. She is an active member of the American Optometric Association (AOA) and the Illinois Optometric Association (IOA). Dr. Danz recently moved to Lake Forest with her husband and two children and joined our practice part-time in September, 2009. Dr. Danz enjoys running, biking, and spending time with her family.