Dr. Caitlyn McHugh was born and raised in Hoffman Estates, IL. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Illinois Wesleyan University and went on to attend the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago, IL, where she graduated summa cum laude.  

Dr. McHugh examines patients of all ages for primary eye care and contact lens fittings, but has a passion for working with children.  She has a special interest and expertise in binocular vision disorders, amblyopia and focusing problems, as well as fitting specialty contact lenses for overnight correction of nearsightedness (Ortho-K) and myopia management.  She is an active member of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development, the American Optometric Association, and the Illinois Optometric Association.

In her free time, Dr. McHugh enjoys running, baking, and spending time with her husband, John Paul, and mini goldendoodle, Olive.