Dr. Tim Bengtson has been in practice in Illinois for the past 29 years. After completing his undergraduate education in Biology at the University of Colorado he went on to graduate from the University of Missouri School of Optometry in 1986. He began practice in Salem, Illinois that same year.

In 1989 Dr. Bengtson moved to Macomb purchasing Dr. Henderson's practice located on the Macomb Square and opened Professional Eyecare Center. In May of 2000 Professional Eyecare Center moved to its current location on East Jackson. Dr. Bengtson offers a full range of services including comprehensive vision examinations, diagnosis and treatment of eye disease, pre and post-operative surgical care for LASIK and cataract surgery patients, contact lens fitting, and low vision services. His professional association memberships include the American Optometric Association, the Illinois Optometric Association, the West Central Optometric Society (past President), Research to Prevent Blindness, and the Illinois Society to Prevent Blindness. Dr. Bengtson is an adjunct assistant  professor at the University of Missouri, St. Louis school of Optometry. Dr. Bengtson is board certified by the American Board of Optometry. 

Originally from Minnesota, Dr. Bengtson has made Macomb his home with his wife Kimberly and their two children, Blake and Hannah. Outside of the office Dr. Bengtson enjoys boating, golf, and turkey hunting.