I have been dealing with eye doctors for last 22 years and saw about dozen of them or more…read more Research of eye doctors on line and from multiple sources led me to make appointment with Doctor Ahuja. My reason for notorious search for the right doctor is very simple. Modern medicine practices are about money and continuous treatment instead of cure. Visits to doctors reminds me assembly line with 5 minutes time per part-patient. Yes sometimes there is no cure and continuous treatment is necessary and in such case you have to have a doctor who knows his field who will spend with you more than 5 minutes and take everything you have to say about your condition into consideration to make proper diagnosis and prescribe effective treatment. .After several visits to Dr Ahuja I concluded that he is the doctor whom I should visit 22 years ago and I am positive that half of my eye problems would likely never happen because I concluded as well that half of my problems were created by..........eye doctors. Dr Ahuja dedicates to you as much time as needed if it's 15 minutes or an hour. He has ability and patience to explain your problems advise and prescribe proper treatment if needed, He will answer all your question in language that you will understand. Even Though I am still seeing different eye specialists I still want to know what dr Ahuja's opinion is and have more complete explanation-picture about my condition and prescribed treatment. If you have any kind of eye problems I would highly recommend to start with Dr Richard Ahuja. No, I did not omit his personality in this review, its marked at the very top and measured in stars.

Dr Ahuja was very thorough and spent a good amount of time with me. He listened to what I was…read moresaying and explained everything very thoroughly. I highly recommend seeing him for your eye health!

Being new to Chicago, I spent time researching optometrists in the area, and I'm really glad I…read morefound Dr. Shira. My experience with her was excellent, she was knowledgeable, efficient, helpful, and very thorough during the exam. I ended up getting a new glasses prescription since my vision had changed slightly. Dr. Shira was incredibly kind throughout the visit, and I felt well taken care of. Highly recommend!

Since my cataract surgery, I can't be outside in the Sun without my Sunglasses. A few weeks ago…read morethey fell out of my pocket and I accidentally broke them in half. Since I'm not in Chicago, I began to panic...I shipped them back to Dr. Shira and within a week she was able to place the lenses in a new frame and return them to me. It's not just the outstanding service, the excellent inventory and the value...Dr. Shira truly cares about her patients with integrity and courtesy.

I have been a patient here for about two years and unfortunately my experiences have been very…read morefrustrating. At the front information desk, I have sometimes felt dismissed or spoken to harshly when asking for directions or clarification, especially when I mentioned that I had visited before but needed reminders due to medical issues and medication-related brain fog. During some specialist visits, I felt that my responses were not fully acknowledged when I answered questions in ways that were unexpected. This left me concerned that parts of my medical information may not have been clearly reflected in my records. I have also struggled to get assistance from the Galter Life Center. Despite having a referral from my specialists, I have not been able to schedule an appointment or receive clear guidance through in-person visits, phone calls, or email. Additionally, I have attempted to contact Patient Experience and Advocacy several times but have not received responses to my calls or messages. When the system moved to NorthShoreConnect, I hoped communication would improve, but many of my messages there have also gone unanswered. Because of these experiences, I personally feel that my concerns have not been addressed adequately, and I would encourage others to carefully consider their options when seeking care.

Excellent care for my sister. She was brought in by a wonderful team of paramedics and was admitted…read moreimmediately and cared for on the spot. They did all the necessary tests and got us answers right away. She ended up getting admitted and some minor hiccups she was successfully released. Kudos to the medical team and nursing staff. Thank you for caring for my special needs sister. You guys were awesome.

My sister and I have been going to Dr. Lim for about a year. He had diagnosed us with Glaucoma,…read moreprescribed us medication and sent us on our way. We decided to take a second opinion and have come to find out we were BOTH misdiagnosed! The eye drops he had prescribed us, were ruining our lives! The second effects were so unbearable due to us not actually having the disease! I advice people to seek a different doctor and ALWAYS a second opinion if you are using Dr. Lim. He only is looking to make the next dollar off the next patient. He only sees his patients as dollar signs and not actually people. He doesn't take his time, he is always rushing to prescribe medication instead of looking for alternative solutions. If it wasn't for our second opinion we have continued taking the medication that changes the mechanics in your eye sight. He is VERY unprofessional, makes inappropriate remarks, and he NEGLECTS his patients after prescribing his medication. He is only after the money, he doesn't care about the patients and their well being.

Dr. Lim is a board Certified Ophthalmologist. I have been bringing Mom to see him for many years…read morenow to deal with her Macular Degeneration. He is a really good doctor and makes Mom feel very comfortable. He is easy to talk to and very thorough. There are times when the wait can be rather long because he is always busy. I guess that is the sign of a good doctor.

Honestly one of the best eye doctor experiences I've ever had. Dr. Ethezaz is super friendly and…read moreactually takes time to explain what's going on instead of rushing through the exam. You can tell she genuinely cares about her patient's vision and comfort The staff was also super friendly and welcoming.They helped me find a pair of glasses that fit perfectly and look great. Definitely recommend if you need a new eye doctor in Chicago. You can tell they actually care about their patients here.

Dr. Ethezaz and the man that helps pick eyeglasses are rude and unprofessional. The only nice staff…read moreis the receptionist.

Dr. Gerstein, staff, and facilities are superlative! The result of my surgery has been astounding…read more There is no greater recommendation and compliment I may pay.

Everything went well. From my first appointment, I was impressed with Dr. Gerstein. I needed to…read morehave cataract surgery. He explained everything clearly and answered all my questions. His head of surgery, who scheduled me, got me through this process efficiently. Every question I had was answered. The day of surgery at the surgery center was perfect. All staff was efficient and helpful. The procedure took about 15 minutes. My follow up appts with Dr. Gerstein have been excellent. And i couldn't believe how well I'm seeing. I'm going back for the surgery on my second eye in about 2 weeks. I know I will continue to receive this A+ service of Dr. Gerstein and his staff, as well as the surgical center.

I needed to find an eye doctor in Chicago and having just moved here this year, I was not sure…read morewhere to go. I found Dr. Goldstick through the web when he was recommended by a retiring eye doctor. I couldn't be more pleased with the choice. I have a history of wearing contacts since I was 14, glasses since I was 4 and have a complicated prescription. My contacts and my eye sight need more than the average eye exam and I usually need to get either new glasses or new contacts every year or 2 years. I wanted a doctor who understood my background and could continue to advise me moving forward. First of all.. Dr. Goldstick is so down to earth, gentle, funny and very kind. He takes his time with every patient and makes sure that all of your questions are answered. My exam lasted less than an hour, he was on time and his staff was super sweet. He was very thorough and made sure that we talked about everything.. from reading glasses (ah-hem.. age) to the possibilities for eye surgery. But he was never pushy and in fact suggested strongly that I do not consider eye surgery until he sees more advancement for the type of lens replacement surgery that I would need. (I'm not a LASIK candidate). On top of it all, he didn't even suggest that I get new glasses or contacts.. rather he gave me a special cleaner for my contacts to try for now instead of pushing me to buy new lenses. The bottom line is that he is very practical, he listens to you and will be honest with his advice and he is not pushing you into purchasing anything. He really cares about his patients and he is just a joy to see. I highly recommend him to anyone.

I had been referred to Dr Goldstick by another doctor, and he far surpassed the recommendation. I…read morehad to have a somewhat complicated cataract surgery earlier this summer and thankfully Dr Goldstick was in my insurance network. He was very patient, honest, and kind. I felt in very good hands with him, and can never thank him enough for doing such am incredible job restoring vision in my left eye. He comes with the highest possible recommendation from me. He took all the worry and stress out of what could be a very anxiety ridden experience.

I saw Dr. Mark for the first time today. He was so nice and took plenty of time, the process didn't…read morefeel rushed or like you're a station on an assembly line. He took time to explain everything and he listened. He's very approachable, professional and did a thorough exam. The office is simple, clean and comfortable. The staff is super nice and helpful with insurance questions or selecting a pair of glasses. An all around good experience!

Dr Mark is a superb eye Dr. Very thorough exam with helpful explanations. Did not feel rushed at…read moreall and he was very happy to answer all of my questions. If you are currently looking for a great eye Dr make an appointment. Thoroughly recommend!

My husband had retinal tear surgery, and the entire process--from start to finish--went smoothly…read more We were extremely satisfied with the experience and have decided that this will be our ophthalmology clinic going forward. In particular, Dawn T. (I'm not sure of her official title) truly deserves special recognition from the Retina Institute of Illinois. She was not only incredibly kind, but also professional and thorough, and her sense of humor helped put us at ease during the examination. She made the experience so pleasant that I honestly wished I had added her as a Facebook friend! Dr. Rao was also exceptionally kind and performed the surgery with great skill. We are very grateful for her excellent care. Thank you to everyone who worked there that day. We couldn't be happier with the experience--highly satisfied!!

They have no idea what customer service is. The front desk lady was so incredibly rude. And one of…read morethe techs have no social skills in the least. Dr. Chee was even worse than the ladies. I was composing this review while I was waiting and instead of him focusing on the eye exam, he was questioning me on what I was typing. He too has no social training at all. The only bit of sunshine in this place was Mary. Even though not my tech she was kind and had a smile. Oh yeah one more thing, after I told Dr. Chee about the lack of social skills he said and I quote, "we are here to check your eyes" insinuating that customer service is not what they are here for.