About
Dr. David John Casper
Dr. Casper, in his own words…
In a CPS elementary school, I was double promoted. When I was thirteen, I worked for myself as a newspaper carrier, delivering 175-200 papers every morning before 7:00 a.m.
When my customer wanted the paper behind the door, on the door knob, in the mail box, or in the hallway, that’s where it was delivered. Today, if you get a paper delivered in front of your house, you’re lucky. Initially, I was TOP HONORS in a CPS high school and became rebellious toward school authority.
In Chicago City Colleges—Harold Washington, Daley, and Wright Colleges—I had the opportunity to discover myself.
Part-time employment in the old Sears Executive Headquarters at Homan & Arthington gave me time with executives and their talks about life.
At nineteen, I learned and lived RESPECT and RESPONSIBILITY.
At Loyola, only the academically strong survived pre-med courses, JUST LIKE IN THE REAL WORLD. Self-esteem is important. RESULTS ARE WHAT IS MEASURED IN THE REAL WORLD, At the Illinois College of Optometry, I enjoyed vision therapy and perception courses. My internship included the Child Welfare Clinics of Chicago.
MY FATHER was a Joliet H.S. Student, and steel worker, just as his dad (U.S. Steel). My Mother, worked part time, finished college at the age of 38 and became a teacher. Assigned to a CPS Elementary school in Pilsen, she worked 38 years, until 76 years old, before retiring. We still converse about how we were blessed (or lucky, P.C.) to prepare for doing what we enjoy and have passion for. As a professional, I look forward to SERVING your Eye Health and Vision Care needs.