Latey, I underwent cataract sergery, and the results, 2020 vision in both left and right eyes…read more I am a senior citizen of 69 years, and in only two weeks my vision has been restored. I opted for standard lenses. With these standard lens I did not need laser surgery to adjust the quality of my vision. I had some luck that I achieved this quality of restored vision. I add that Dr. Scott Kirk provided Radial Keratotomy in the summer of 1996. Although this is an dated surgery, anyone with a past RK should consider cataract surgery at the Kirk Eye Center because they provide light adjustable lenses for patients who seek greater likely outcome for seeing 2020 and that LASIK is not recommended for patients with past RK experience. Also, since I have had decades of eye care at K.E.C. River Forest, IL, I am certain that I'll continue to have great health care at their facility, here, I am met with a well organized staff capable of delivering care. I would like to add that they have added to ther staff young talented ophthalmologist and I hope they consider advancing to eye surgery.

I've been a Kirk patient since I was a kid-- my dad has been a patient of theirs for even longer. I…read morehad moved away, but have returned to help my parents. I always thought of them as completely trustworthy, but recently they performed magic for me. TLDR: Hiral Patel gave me the best prescription I've had in almost two decades and Viviana Cano eased my anxiety over switching back to contact lenses after almost three decades of wearing only glasses. Now, all the extra details. Last year, my vision was so bad that I applied for blind disability. My mom and dad insisted that I come home and go to Kirk for a definitive evaluation. Five hours into the appointment, my future was bleak. The final recommendation, a week later, was surgery. My parents were totally ready and willing to pay for it, but I hate spending their money and put it off put if off put it off. I'm going to skip the specifics on the stuff about the bad diabetic protocol prescribed by my primary and how I ginned up the courage to change my own insulin dosage and how that probably saved my life and jump right to the day when a friend told me that her eyes didn't track together and she didn't see in stereo but wearing hard lenses gave her real vision for several hours a day. I immediately thought "let's get me over to Kirk and ask them about this." I was almost too shy to make the appointment, but the possibility of being able to drive again was too seductive. I called and set the time. I got there an hour early. David and I sat in the parking lot eating precut watermelon from Jewel (same plaza.) I was nervous. Doctor Patel strutted to the lobby to grab me for my examination and I was immediately filled with confidence. Anyone with that much personal security must be great at their job. I was not disappointed. "I want this to work," I offered. She smiled quickly and told me "remember to blink." I'm drowning you in minutiae. Let me bring this to a 10/10 conclusion: my vision is now corrected to 20/20 (I can read a sign from three blocks away!) and the lenses correct my astigmatism and keep my eyes in line. Now: Viviana. When I asked her to take a selfie that she liked (for me to use in this review,) she is so humble that she didn't immediately understand that it was to praise and appreciate her. She's extremely deserving of both. I came in two days after my miracle exam, not sure if I had successfully removed the acuvue daily lens from my right eye. She took a peek and confirmed that it was out, and placed an order for some more trial lenses so that I could make sure it was the right fit for me. I came in again today with both lenses still in and significant anxiety over that fact. Today, Viviana removed the lenses and gave me a comforting tutorial that I think might help (and then listened patiently and socially awkward me gave her an unsolicited lesson on trafficking of vulnerable groups in rural areas that flowed from my rant against Loyola facepalm. Patient and kind and so helpful! Thank you. Infinity/ infinity

Dr. Bellen takes her time, asks thoughtful questions, it makes you feel at home immediately. I…read morefound her to be kind, smart, and with a good sense of humor. I was in and out efficiently for my eye exam, but I was not rushed. from making the appointment, to giving my insurance, to checking out, I felt I was well taken care of and in good hands. I would highly recommend doctor Belen to anyone and everyone.

I have been wearing glasses since the second grade. I am now 64 and has never ever ever gotten a…read morepair of glasses that are light weight and perfect that I love like the glasses I received lightweight and perfect vision. I can't believe it. it took awhile to receive them because the lab wanted the to be perfect. thumbs up!

Don't go here. There are two reasons involving my children. My son has amblyopia. Dr Chavins advice…read morewas "let him go blind in his bad eye". I did not accept this and we started vision therapy which has greatly improved his vision. Also. My daughter got fitted for contacts here. She is away at College and I paid for shipping there for her. I was called when her contacts were in (as they messed up that they were to be shipped) and finally 3 weeks later they were shipped. They even called me to tell me they were in. This place is a joke. My son has thrived in therapy in complete Contrary to dr Chavin. Avoid this place.

I have been a patient of Dr. Garreffa for about 30 years. He is excellent! Very thorough exam;…read moreexplains what he's doing and why; compares results with previous year. Staff people have been there for almost the same length of time that I have been going there. They are very helpful and friendly. Highly recommend him.

Excellent optometrist. Carefully and fully explains everything along the way and takes fully…read moreenough time with each patient. Recommended.

Terrific eye doctor experience! Dr. Bak is wonderful and very knowledgeable, patient and helpful;…read moreand will always spend the extra time to teach and explain. It's been a pleasure to be a patient there and both my wife and I would highly recommend Eye Level Vision Health/Optometrist Clinic, and two thumbs up for Dr. Magdalena Bak!

I just moved to Chicago and needed a new eye doctor in the area to get glasses. I was recommended…read moreto go to Eye Level Inc. This turned out to be a mistake. The exam was good but getting the glasses made properly with Mr Mario was not. I wanted sunglasses for light sensitivity and my insurance always covers them. Unfortunately they made the sunglasses with reader lenses...not what I wanted. I sent them back and asked for no prescription just sunglasses. When they finally came back they were for distance. So now I have sunglasses that I cant see with and I had to pay out of pocket for. They were inconsistent telling me the glasses were ready and then not ready and then requiring an appointment just to pick them up. Overall they were rude and not at all helpful. The worst part is that I have ended up with glasses that are completely useless.

Dr. Glavin is THE Go-To eye doctor/ophthalmologist for the Southwest Chicago suburbs. He has been…read moreour family eye doctor ever since he took over Dr. Mundt's practice over 30 years ago. He treated my mother for cataracts and glaucoma for all her years and she could still see great at almost 100. He recently performed cataract surgery for me on both eyes which went uneventful and without complications. My vision is now perfect after living with really bad nearsightedness since I was 11. And for any other eye conditions, this a doc who has seen it all and knows how to treat it. Everyone else in the office is great as well, Dr. Wennerberg, the technicians and office support staff. You will deal with them all during your visit and they are all terrific, making your doctor visit go as smooth as possible. (I have dealt with bad office staff of doctors and that has caused life complications I don't need.) Wait times have always been short as well, never more than 5-10 minutes. Note that Dr. Glavin does not do the lasik eye surgery. I had been thinking about it for a while and wisely decided to get a second opinion from Dr. Glavin first. I would strongly recommend that anyone considering lasik get an INDEPENDENT, unbiased evaluation and opinion from an ophthalmologist first. I was VERY glad I did and for me it worked out for the better. You should be getting your eyes checked regularly anyway.

I was referred to Dr. Glavin when I had to change my insurance company. He ended up doing cataract…read moresurgery on both of my 63 year old eyes. Dr. Glavin and his associate Dr. Wennerberg are very compassionate, knowledgeable and professional. The surgeries went smoothly and I now have GREAT vision in both eyes. The Glavin Eye Center provided a great experience for me with helpful staff guiding the way. I would not hesitate to recommend the doctors and staff for any eye-related services.

Wonderful team here. Dr. Frame is terrific--thorough, kind, listens, makes time for you and yet…read morestays on schedule. Staff bends over backwards to make sure you're taken care of, including keeping an eye on maximizing your benefits. Completely disagree with the person who complained about them being aloof or not helpful!

Dr Frame was very nice and thorough, and he put my daughter at ease during the exam. However, the…read moretwo ladies on staff in front of shop were aloof and minimally helpful. Next to no help in selecting frames, and so cold in contrast to their demeanor with other customers. We didn't get a printed receipt or prescription, as the staff seemed intent on rushing us out of the store, despite our attempts to be friendly, there being no other customers and the store not due to close for another 90 minutes. We will not return nor would I recommend Family Eye Care.

I have been a patient of Dr Igoe for several years. I am pretty happy with his care. He spends…read morequite a bit of time with me during every visit and is thorough. I always found his staff friendly and helpful, especially when I had a couple urgent issues over the years - they always fit me in very quickly. I had a proof of how Dr Igoe treats his customers when my husband had an emergency: even though he is NOT a patient, just a spouse of one, Dr came to the office just to see him ON HIS DAY OFF! What more could one ask for? I also appreciate his very dry sense of humor!

I went to this doctor because he took care of my mom. My husband and I both went to him. He told my…read morehusband he didn't need glasses and now has to see a another doctor to see if he needs glasses. He still is having a hard time seeing. Now myself. I went to him the first time and he gave me a script. I took my script to Costco because they have a great price. I waited for the script and I wore them for a week to get adjusted but was still having a hard time seeing. I went back to Costco and they said that was the script given. I almost got in a car accident. So I went back to Dr. Igoe and he said he accidentally gave me the wrong script. He jokingly said " I think you were just lying" He wrote a note to Costco and said he gave me the wrong script. I was patiently waiting for another pair of glasses. I got them and I was so upset I couldn't see out of them. I was upset while at Costco and the girl asked to see my old glasses. She said I must have gotten the wrong script again. My old glasses and the new script are way off. They said that eyes don't change that much. I sent Dr. Igoe's office all the paper work and tried to talk to the staff. All they said was they were going to give me my records as requested. She was rude on the phone when I tried to ask questions. Dr. Igoe has yet to call me to help. I no longer would want to go to them. Very rude. I foster Veterans in my home. Each time I have running around to do I have to pay for a caregiver to come to the home. The gas I have to use running back and forth. The money out of pocket for the glasses my insurance doesn't cover. The money for the co-pays for his office. The aggravation Myself and Costco has to deal with and he doesn't even have the nerve to call me or talk to me when I called the office. I have all the paper work. Now I have to start all over again. It's very frustrating because I trusted going here. Now my mom is scared to go there and now we have to find another doctor for her. She's 80 years old and is upset also. I highly recommend doing your homework before going here. This was a horrible experience and I'm still having to deal with this. Given the amount of time and energy that I put forth, I'm not looking for compensation; I just hope this doesn't happen to other patients.