Meet the Team

Dr. Robert Ruggiero opened Main Street Optics in 2004.  He received his Doctorate from the Illinois College of Optometry in 1985, Bachelor of Science from Niagara University in 1980, and also a Bachelor of Science in Visual Science from the Illinois College of Optometry.

Kevin Palmer Co-owner, with 30 years of experience,grew up learning Opticianry in his family's own practice at an early age.  With his two older brothers in the same field, it only seemed natural to follow in their footsteps.  Over the years, he has gained insight and experience at high-end boutiques in New York and Washington, D.C.