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    Alan Y. Chow, MD

    4.4 (7 reviews)
    Closed 8:30 am - 6:00 pm

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    Stephen C. Gieser, MD - I am Dr. Stephen Gieser. I have been offering state-of-the-art glaucoma consultations for 26 years.

    Stephen C. Gieser, MD

    5.0(1 review)
    1.8 mi

    Dr. Stephen Gieser was excellent. Thorough, professional. Put me at ease and took time to answer…read moreall my questions and discuss every test and diagnosis. I trust him 100 percent with my eye sight.

    From the owner: Wheaton Eye Clinic, the largest privately held ophthalmic practice in the Midwest, has delivered…read moreworld-class eye care to patients in Wheaton, Illinois, for more than 75 years. The medical team is comprised of a wide range of ophthalmic and optometric specialists, including clinicians focused on general ophthalmology, glaucoma care, cataract care, pediatric vision care, and neuro-ophthalmology. The office offers a full complement of assessment, diagnostic, and treatment options, ranging from routine eye exams to glaucoma surgery like peripheral iridotomy and selective laser trabeculoplasty. Because the Wheaton Eye Clinic providers are the most experienced and knowledgeable eye care specialists around, they see patients from not only the Wheaton and Chicago areas, but also the surrounding states, and sometimes even other countries. Every year, more than 160,000 patients entrust the Wheaton Eye Clinic team with their vision care. The Wheaton Eye Clinic team strives to offer pragmatic and personalized solutions, delivered with compassion. At this time, Wheaton Eye Clinic is accepting new patients. To schedule a consultation, book online, or by phone today.

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    Mark Ros, MD, PHD

    Mark Ros, MD, PHD

    5.0(2 reviews)
    2.9 mi

    I've been seeing Dr. Ros off and on for over 10 years. He's a wonderful doctor, very thorough and…read morevery down-to-earth. His diagnosis have been consistently complete and accurate over the years. And he tells you the truth in a very compassionate way. I have Stage IV cancer and the meds I take are accelerating cataract progression. Dr. Ros diagnosed the problem some time ago and has been monitoring the changes. He recently scheduled the cataract removal surgery. He told me that cataracts are the one disease I'm experiencing that medical science can cure 100%. I love that, especially since Stage IV cancer is not considered curable. Dr. Ros knew exactly what I needed to hear to put me at ease about the surgery and he took the time to talk about it. His kindness is not limited to his patients. I've come into his office several times to find that his receptionist had her child there with her because her sitter let her down. Not many bosses would allow their employee to bring their child to work even in an emergency. He even set up an area where the little one could play with various toys he had in the office. When he came into the reception area between patients, he'd toss the toddler in the air to make her laugh. So not only is he a great doctor but he's a great human being as well.

    I enjoyed my visit with Dr. Ros. We had a good and informative conversation about my eye problem,…read moreand he spent a lot of time examining my eye. I left the office feeling great about his advice and prognosis. He has a great sense of humor, and definitely cares about his patients. I will continue to see Dr. Ros for eye exams.

    Glen Ellyn - Kirk Eye Center

    Glen Ellyn - Kirk Eye Center

    3.0(2 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    I began seeing Dr. Robert J Barnes at the 'Glen Ellyn Ophthalmology associates center for about 2…read moreyears now and I have to admit that apart from the eye-care which is my primary reason for seeing him, more so his attentiveness to detail and unique ability to listen to patients sets him apart from other physicians in his field of specialty. It is obvious that he has a great deal of experience, interest, and passion for his craft and these qualities in my opinion makes him a great physician. I just hope that my insurance continues to allow me to see him. It is a shame to see what patients, physicians, and other allied healthcare professional go through when dealing with insurances.

    Things have changed since last I wrote about care at this office. The doctor has not changed and…read morehe remains the highly trained knowledgeable specialist he was. The front office has deteriorated,Things change over time.  Dr. Barnes is still very professional and knows what he is doing.  His front office has seriously deteriorated.  Due to the impact of SARS-CoV-2 on the country fatality rate, I elected to wait until I obtained the two-shot sequence of the vaccine as well as the booster.  On 3 October, then the DuPage county 7-day average dropped to 146 daily (down from 248 in March) I called to make an appointment and the first available was 4 January.  Last Friday, my pharmacy tells me my prescription for eye drops was cancelled by the MD Office.  I called today where I was summarily scolded for having been away, and the prescription would no longer be renewed.  I was also told that the office had notified me of its impending termination (which is totally false.  I was never notified - verbally, by phone, message or mail).  It's not like my glaucoma has been cured.  Time to find a different office.

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    Balaji K Gupta, MD - State of the art, in-house equipment

    Balaji K Gupta, MD

    3.0(2 reviews)
    4.1 mi

    Dr Gupta and his staff were extremely thoughtless in letting my 90 year old mother drive herself…read morehome from her appointment which included eye dilation. She got lost for over 10 hours and ended up crashed at the Wisconsin border, even though I told them she was driving herself and shouldn't have her eyes dilated this visit.... she could have killed someone! They took no responsibility and shrugged us off as if we were unimportant and wrong. I would not use this doctor, or this practice, and I would be EXTREMELY careful about letting your elderly relatives use it as well, totally careless and irresponsible!

    Over the last 6 years I have been to 2 previous ophthalmologists. I have changed services due to…read morethe office staff, not the MD. However, I will say, never before had an MD spent time with me, explaining why they are testing my eyes for glaucoma and why they were "watching" rather than doing anything. All testing was done in-house and results returned on the same day. No need to reschedule for a "testing day" as was the policy with my previous ophthalmologists. Dr. Gupta's commitment to me, as a patient was impressive AND his office staff was professional, kind and helpful, as well. I don't say this very often, but this is a place I would enjoy working. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming. I have already scheduled my 2022 annual appointment. I have finally secured a place for my eye care!

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    Dupage Ophthalmology - Exam room

    Dupage Ophthalmology

    3.5(24 reviews)
    4.0 mi

    I recounted a recent bad optometrist experience (elsewhere) to a coworker, who suggested I see an…read moreopthalmologist. This was especially important, she thought, since I had recovered from a torn retina and really should seek specialists when it comes to my eyes. She was completely right, of course. I found Dr. Lam via positive Yelp and Google reviews. I'm so thankful that I did! He was personable and very thorough in his exam. He explained that the blurred vision in my post-surgical eye (from the pneumatic retinopexy/retina surgery) was in fact cataracts. He indicated that I was overdue for surgery since my vision was so negatively impacted. Dr. Lam did my cataract surgery about a month later. It was deemed a success with at least 20/20 vision. Unfortunately, there was blurring over my lens. Dr. Lam explained that I'd need a follow-up laser procedure. Dr. Lam did this laser surgery, a capsulotomy, a few days ago. After resting/napping later that afternoon, I opened my eyes and had clear, unencumbered vision out of my 2x surgery eye! This is the first time I've had at least 20/20 since 1st grade! It's been a long 13 month journey with two eye surgeries and 1 minor procedure, but thankfully, my vision is even better than it was. Dr. Lam is very experienced. In my opinion, he uses tools to accurately and fully assess one's eyes. I felt 100% comfortable with him at all times (a little less with some Medical Technicians if I'm being honest..). He's answered all questions, often fully explaining/anticipating questions even before I have a chance to ask. He also approached treatment more conservatively; for example, he recommended waiting several months post-cataract surgery before having the capsulotomy since lasering too early could re-tear my retina. My capsulotomy was nearly 13 months after my retinal surgery. I'm thankful to Dr. Lam and have great confidence in his abilities! I'm so happy to have found such a capable opthalmologist.

    I was referred to this office but after reading the reviews, I will not even attempt to make an…read moreappointment. Figure out how to answer your phone, return calls and treat people respectfully! Those are the basics.

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    Robert J Barnes, MD

    Robert J Barnes, MD

    3.7(9 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    Horrible staff, absolutely inhumane!!…read more My mother is a patient of Dr. Robert Barnes, and had a glaucoma surgery scheduled with him on 02/16/2022. My mother has Medicare (covers 80%) and Medicaid (covers 20%). Unfortunately, Dr. Barnes office does not take Medicaid; therefore, we will have to pay 20%, which I agreed paying. However, Dr. Barnes office has a policy requiring to pay 20% before the surgery. I cannot afford paying the entire cost in full, therefore I requested a payment plan. On Monday, 02/14/2022, 2 days prior to the surgery, I got a call from Caryn asking me to pay $100 today. I said that I can only pay $75 now and I will make another payment in a week, during the surgery follow up visit. She got Sonia, an office manager, on the phone that informed me again about their office policy requiring patients to pay everything before surgery and they already doing me a favor by agreeing to a payment plan. Also, I had some questions related to 'before surgery' instructions and asked Caryn to send a message to one of the techs to answer my questions, but nobody called me back because I have not made a payment yet. Caryn promised to call me back later, but I never heard back from her. I guess that $25 made a huge difference in the patient's care. On 02/15/2022, I got a reminder call from Hinsdale Surgical Center and I informed them about the situation with the payment and raised a concern to the Hinsdale Surgical Center representative about upcoming surgery due to a payment disagreement. Well, only after getting a surgical center involved, I finally heard back from Caryn, but still no call from the tech to clarify the 'before surgery' instructions. When I called back to the office, I had a chance to talk to Sonia, the office manager. I discussed my concerns with her, but all she told me is how busy they are, and the 'before surgery' instructions are very clear and understandable. I am sure, they are clear to her, but everybody is different and some people still need to get a clarification. The office is very busy and does not have time to call me back and answer my questions regarding the instructions, but they find time to call me for a payment. Also, Sonia suggested that I cancel my mom's surgery and I find another specialist. After, waiting for 3 weeks for the surgery, and making arrangements, it will have to be canceled just the day before it was scheduled. It's very painful to see how low-income people are turned around by the doctors if they can't afford paying for the cost of the surgery in full prior to the surgery and there is not much flexibility with the payment plan. I completely understand, that this is not a free clinic, I am willing to pay, but please be flexible with me and allow me to pay in installments. It looks like Dr. Barnes staff does not care about his patients, they only care about collecting the money. This situation is very inhumane, and I am wondering if Dr. Barnes is aware of what his staff is doing.

    I have glaucoma and Dr. Barnes has been very instrumental in saving my eyesight. I think had I not…read moreseen him my eyes would be much worse now. He is a kind gentle man with a sense of humor who makes the patient feel at ease. I would highly recommend him to anyone who has major vision issues. Although glaucoma cannot be reversed, Dr. Barnes has stopped it from progressing, and I am so thankful to him for that. I trust him 100% with my vision needs.

    Alan Y. Chow, MD - opthamalogists - Updated May 2026

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