Matthew is a native of northern Illinois, having spent the formative years of his life just north of Rockford, IL. He transitioned to Chicago in 1999 when he began studies at DePaul University. Fast forward to 2005-2009, when he attended Illinois College of Optometry. This is where he honed his clinical skills before crisscrossing the country for internships in ocular disease, pediatrics, contact lenses, and low vision. He most enjoyed working with the veterans at the VA hospitals in Newington, CT and Las Vegas, NV. Upon graduation, Dr. Hendrickson wanted to continue offering a high level of personal attention and utmost quality to patients, and after four years of preparation, he was able to offer exactly that with the launching of Clarity Eye Care. Dr. Hendrickson enjoys scuba diving, tennis, live music, photography, and technology.