Our Story
Dr. A. Arthur Bard founded Bard Optical in Peoria, Illinois 80 years ago. In 1981, Diana J. Hall purchased Bard Optical and the company grew from a single office to a leader in professional eyecare and quality eyewear in Central Illinois. Bard Optical now has 22 locations in Central Illinois. From its roots to present day, Bard Optical has been focused on providing lifelong vision care to the communities it serves. Bard Optical has eye doctors across Central Illinois that develop vision care relationships with families and patients of all ages.