It is bitter sweet to announce that Dr. Connie Crawford is officially retiring at the end of this year. She is no longer accepting appointments on her books. Dr. Connie has great plans of traveling and soaking up as much time as she can with her new grandbaby, MJ. 
       
Antioch Eye Associates will miss her smiling face in the mornings, the soft and caring demeanor she brought to the office, and all the love for not only her patients but her staff as well. We owe this entire practice to her time, commitment, and vision. However, don’t worry, she has passed her legacy on to two of her children.
Dr. Christian Crawford and Dr. Annika Crawford, alongside Dr. Laura Cretors strive to give the Antioch community the best eye care while maintaining the excellent Doctor: patient relationship Dr. Connie worked so hard to build.
         
​Dr. James Crawford is not quite done yet. He will continue to serve his current client base. He is no longer accepting new patients to his schedule. 
A letter from Dr. Connie:
 
After 39 years of practice I have decided to take a step back. I have happily served the community of Antioch for 36 of those years. During this time I have formed many friendships with all of my patients. I will sincerely miss the interactions I have with you all. Jim and I have welcomed our first grandchild March 19th 2025. My new role as Grandmother will be occupying a great deal of my time. Optometry has always been my passion, however this new life that we are welcoming into our family will now be our main priority. I hope you all understand the difficulty of this decision and hope you will give our Doctors the same faith I have in them to care for you as I have.
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I am very proud to leave the care of my patients to three very compassionate Doctors. Dr. Laura Cretors who has been my partner for 27 years, and my children, Dr. Christian and Dr. Annika. They are all very passionate about caring for the health and vision of this community. I whole heartedly believe that you will continue to receive the best eye care in Lake County in the hands of these three brilliant doctors.
With Love,
         
​Dr. Connie Crawford

​A statement from our Doctors:
 
We are eager to begin this journey with Lake County and its surrounding areas. While we all have different experience and focus our passion remains the same, giving our patients an excellent and customized eye health treatment plan. We will ensure you feel like family when walking through the doors at Antioch Eye Associates and will help you every step of the way! Our Goal is that your eyes last one day longer than you!

We are located at the same state of the art facility. Just with a few new faces but also, a few familiar ones too!
Can’t wait to see you
         
​Antioch Eye Associates Doctors. 
Our History

We have been serving the eye care needs for the Antioch community since 1989 when Dr. Connie Crawford purchased the practice. Dr. Laura Cretors Joined the team in 1997, with the addition of another doctor we became Antioch Eye Associates.

Dr. Connie’s Husband, Dr. James Crawford, came aboard in 2018 after practicing in Gurnee IL since 1986. Our forever expanding practice is now in our third location at 31 North Ave in Antioch IL expanding and improving with each move. When you step foot into our office you become family. 
Our Mission

Together, with our five doctors, we intend to provide the best eye care experience in Lake County, using cutting edge equipment and technology. You will find a family atmosphere with our highly skilled and caring staff striving to exceed expectations one patient at a time.

Our practice will change the way you envision a Doctor’s office visit.