Dr. Jessica Heinke was raised in Crystal Lake, Illinois. She is a second generation eye care professional. Her father's family introduced her to the world of optometry as she worked at her father's practice while growing up, giving her years of expererience before pursuing higher education. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida; a Bachelor of Science degree from Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois; and a Doctorate of Optometry from University of Missouri St. Louis, Missouri.
She was awarded Optometrist of the Year from Eyegrads, Inc., when she acquired Family Eye Care of Woodstock in 1994. She acquired Family Eye Care of Lake Geneva in 2009. Professional organizations she is actively involved in are American Optometric Association, Illinois Optometric Association, Wisconsin Optometric Association, and the Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness, and ODExcelence. She specializes in medical management of glaucoma patients and cataract co-management. She also specializes in dry-eye treatments and nutrition to promote vision health and prevention.
Dr. Heinke lives in Huntley, Illinois, with her husband and children, pet Siamese cat and miniature dachshund. She enjoys golf, NFL football, and watching her children play sports. Most of all she relishes working to help her patients improve their vision and eye health.