Background
Born and raised in the Chicagoland area, Dr. Bouras’ interest in eye care was sparked at an early age, as he routinely attended his mom’s eye appointments with her. She has glaucoma (controlled and doing well!) and would often take young George with her for her check-ups. By the time he was a senior in high school, he knew he wanted to be an optometrist and stayed the course.
In addition to his Doctor of Optometry degree, Dr. Bouras completed a rigorous post-graduate residency in Ocular Disease with the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin. There he received specialized training for treating ocular disease as well as managing pre- and post-op surgical cases.
Outside of work, Dr. Bouras enjoys staying active, cheering on his favorite Chicago teams, and watching the latest movies and TV shows. Dr. Bouras met his wife (who is also an optometrist!) in college and the two married in 2019. They welcomed their first child, a daughter, in 2023 and she has kept them busy ever since!