The torch has been passed! Blink Optical in Lake Forest is under new ownership, beautifully…read morecontinuing the incredible legacy built by Stella and Yuri. I was initially saddened to hear they had sold the business. I even hesitated to stop in for an adjustment on a pair of frames I previously bought from Stella. I worried if the new team would be as skilled, friendly, or knowledgeable about luxury lines--and if I'd face a high-pressure sales pitch. All those doubts vanished the moment I walked through the door. We were greeted with a warm smile by the store manager, Vivian. Even while helping another client, she paused to make us feel welcome and invited us to browse. When she finished, she was exceptionally attentive, warm, and zero-pressure. Blink Optical remains THE premier destination for an unmatched, curated selection of independent designer frames, luxury eyewear, and elite customer care. I walked out purchasing three pairs of frames, and my husband bought a pair of plano lenses, too! As a loyal Blink customer since 2016 and a Morgenthal enthusiast since 2011, I can wholeheartedly vouch for their premium prescription eyewear and flawless service. Ask for Vivian--she has a true talent for finding the perfect frames to match your unique features and personality. She worked with us on pricing as well. Highly recommend. Visit them: 654 N Bank Lane, Lake Forest, IL | Call: 847-234-6541

Adam is carrying on the tradition of great service & excellent selection !…read more conveniently ensconced on Lake Forest's Bank Lane: park in nearby Market Square

I am pleased to announce that the eye glass hunt for my son is finally over! Glasses have now…read moreofficially been ordered, and in two to three weeks we should have them. My son is looking forward to feeling like a hipster in his new Ray-Bans, and we're thrilled that we were able to utilize our VSP insurance to the fullest. Shopping for glasses at this particular location couldn't have been easier, and it really helped that we came in knowing what we were looking for. They didn't have my son's frames in stock, so they custom ordered them. Since we had to use our VSP insurance, they will go to a VSP lab before being shipped back to the store. It will be well worth the wait, because our insurance saved us a significant amount of money. We saved hundreds. And, no upselling whatsoever. I'm so glad we found this location! The office itself was very clean and Covid safe. They took our temperatures, we filled out a questionnaire, and everyone was wearing masks. We were in and out in no time at all. I'm sorry I forgot the name of the lady who helped us out, because she was amazing and took care of everything for us...including the LensCrafters hold on our VSP account (per prior review). Onsite parking lot. We'll be back for son #2...it's a twin thing!

The doctors and staff at this office in particular are exceptional. They really take the necessary…read moretime to listen to the patient and understand their needs. They are more than willing to try different options and adjust prescriptions as needed. Appointments run on time, and the office is very clean and spacious.

The office is very nice, new, clean, and well organized. Dr. Yin and her staff are very friendly…read moreand polite. They are really well setup and efficient with exams. You start in one room for initial screening. After that you move to a second room, sit in a comfortable chair that rolls so smoothly you wonder if it's actually in touch with the ground or floating via mag lev. Finally you go to a third and final room where she finishes the exam, shares test results, and orders any lenses you need. I received one or two tests no other optometrist has given me, including a peripheral vision test. It was a great experience, very professional.

Dr.Yin and her staff are all very welcoming and great. I've never had an eye exam done before but…read morethey made my first time easygoing and explained everything. I would highly recommend this place!

Ok, this is not my Eye Dr. but they saved me when I was in a real predicament so they're getting a…read more5 Star Yelp review for outstanding customer service. I was on my way to WI from Indianapolis when my husband called to tell me I left my overnight bag at home. By that point, I was almost to Chicago (over 3 hours from home) and I had to be somewhere at a certain time for a paid weekend opportunity taking photos of murals in their town. My vision is terrible. And my contacts are supposed to be changed daily. I didn't even have my glasses. I left on a Friday and wouldn't be back until Sunday and usually after more than a day or wear, the contacts start to break down. I absolutely cannot see without them or my glasses and I was traveling alone. I happened by this spot while getting gas and popped in to see if by some chance they might have samples in my prescription and they did!!! They seriously saved me so much anxiety over the weekend and now I have several pairs to get me through if I need them. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

I caution you to not come here to buy any of their products. Whether it's frame or lenses. Your…read moreinsurance coverage does not matter. Their prices are so high that even if you have insurance coverage you'd still pay as if you don't have insurance. And if you don't have insurance, forget about it. I will give you a specific example. Their frame with Prada brand model PR A 13V is priced at over 600 usd, while online with exact same model and brand it's only 200 usd +. Same with their lens. The cost outside with insurance is same cost with them with insurance. If you ever decide to buy from them look it up first online like from glassesusa.com or other online sites. Hope this saves you some money

I've been coming here for a very long time and the three doctors are all great. Actually thinking…read moreabout it maybe I've only had Daughetry and recently, Pak as my doctor. It's possible I had Ricketts, but that might have been when I was younger. Everything is on time and the staff are friendly, patient, helpful, when trying out glasses or ordering or paying etc. The office/store is very clean. There is a small chess or tic-tac-toe set I've never used. There is a free water cooler in the back. Once I tried to use contacts here and they were patient as I fumbled for twenty minutes or so (to this day I still use glasses). It's right next to the Libertyville Metra station, which is convenient if you live in Chicago. I usually set aside 60-90 minutes for the time I'll be at the office when getting a checkup.

I've been a customer since I moved to Libertyville 9 years ago. I've gone through many eye care…read moreprofessionals since I was in 6th grade. I (or my parents) have chosen most based on cost, and have had mediocre at best results. When the time came for an upgrade I decided I would search for value, not cost. I visited a few highly rated establishments, and decided on 730 North. I was glad I did, because it was the best experience I have ever had with my vision. Really nice people that take their time to get it right and listen to my concerns. My first experience was great but something was off with one of the lenses. They ordered a replacement and honestly after that I had the best vision I ever remember having. I just recently upgraded again and my experience was once again terrific. Not the cheapest, but in my opinion the best value.

This location of America's Best has a ton of choices on glasses, and for the most part a pretty…read morefriendly staff! (There was one girl there who seemed really frustrated and was probably having an off day.) The place is a well laid out, and very organized making it easier to shop in certain price ranges. It is much appreciated! The only thing I will note, and there really is no way to control this, is I wish the floor models of glasses were cleaned A little more frequently. I had to ask an associate for alcohol pads to wipe the five pairs of glasses I wanted to try on. They were covered in smudges and anything from fingerprints to foundation. I know it's impossible to keep 1000 pair of glasses clean, but a touchup once a week wouldn't hurt! Anyways, the girl I dealt with was super friendly and kind it throughout the whole process, and was helpful In helping me choose glasses that would suit my face shape. The staff is valuable, knowledgeable, and also honest in their opinions when asked if a certain pair of glasses looks good on you. I actually really appreciate the blunt honesty! They are offering new tests that takes pictures of your eyes and lets you know the status of your eye health, your health is the most important thing so I felt the extra $20 spent was totally worth it! Very pleased with my experience here, can't wait to pick up my new glasses next week! I will recommend this location to all of my friends!

SCAM!!!!!!!! Please…read morebeware of visiting this facility! They intentionally don't give you a copy of your contact prescription by saying you can grab it after you pick up your "free contact sample". I couldn't make it back to pick up my sample and when I called today they pretend like someone was supposed to give it to me. Too bad this exact same thing happened last year so I know they don't give it to you! To make matters worse if you call to get your prescription they claim they don't have access to email but can fax it! Not sure who has a fax machine sitting at home in 2024. Obviously their intention is to have you come back to pick up this free contact sample two weeks later so they can sell you contacts. AND if you call their office you're greeted by Jasmine who obviously isn't experienced with helping customers, talks over you and is outright rude! And she's apparently their office manager. I've NEVER been to an eye Dr in which they hold your prescription hostage! Don't trust this place and go somewhere else around the area. My radar should have gone off when I was in the office for my check up and Jasmine was bullying this older woman. Making it seem like any question she had was an inconvenience and treating her like a criminal. The older woman was just asking why the glasses were so expensive and what she could do to get the price down. I wanted to earn everyone that this is not your place. I've lived here for 20+ years and never had this experience with any other eye dr. I will be taking my business elsewhere.

I walked in with no appointment and they were able to take me in for an exam. They helped me pick…read moreglasses and worked with my budget. Diane was very patient and a great help!

I came here for the first time today for an eye exam, eyeglasses and contact lenses. The employees…read morewere friendly, the place was clean, modern with a large selection. Special note: Tammy is a star! I appreciate the stellar service.

Affordable Optical in Gurnee Mills came to my rescue. Woke up this morning, reached for my glasses,…read more then dropped them. They snapped in half, and I was lost. I can't see anything more than three inches away without them. I saw AO on yelp and took an Uber over just as they were opening hoping they could fit me in. A very nice man popped my lenses into a frame, then gave me the frames at half off. So I'm waiting for an eye exam to get a backup pair made. Highly recommend this place.

Shop the rest and then go to the BEST!…read more As a medical professional, Who has worn glasses for 40 years, I have dealt with everybody from Montgomery Ward to the finest boutique's on the North Shore. You certainly can pay 2 and 3 times the money; however, if you are using a self-funded FSA or HSA this is going to be your best value. Never had to return for refit. Never had to have a remanufacture. The 1 lens that I left in the sun on a car dashboard and warped from my negligence was replaced with a pair of brand-new lenses under warranty. (In under a week) They carry top end to mid-priced frames and are willing to order the upscale designer one's for you. The best feature is their lab staff, who specifically understood my needs Computer to patient 10 hours a day demands appropriate density lens with the proper coatings! You cannot get those blanks for $50 apiece. investing in the quality of the lens material is a must to obtain progressive lenses that do not create eyestrain, halos, floaters and double vision. I have never had a problem with the products they recommended! The quality of the work speaks for itself If you are unhappy with the product or the service You did not take their advice!! I have 100s of clients who complained about their optometry, ophthalmology and retina specialists. Their glasses tend to come from Walmart or cheaper You do get what you pay for

Always a pleasure. The staff is kind and will work with you. They have a great variety of frames…read moreto choose from. I had Versace and this time I purchased Swarovski. These are bold, out of my norm, but do love them. They offer sunglasses and contacts as well. The doctors are very nice as well.

I would put zero. I have glasses that I cant wear as they cause me migraines. Now I'm finding out…read morethey dont offer refunds. These glasses cost me a lot of money. Im getting a lot of attitude now i dont need it nor do i deserve it. What am i supposed to do go back to a store that i dont feel comfortable. I guess so.​

Dr. Drey and his staff are second to none! Dr. Drey told me more about my eyes in my first…read moreappointment with him than any other doctor in my 66 years! He is thorough in his examination and listens to what you tell him. My new contacts are here and are just what I expected after my visit with Dr. Drey... wonderful!|

From the owner: Lake Forest Family Eyecare provides full scope general and specialty eyecare for all ages. Dr. Eric…read moreDrey provides general eye care for glasses/contact lenses and specialty care for pediatric myopia management, keratoconus, glaucoma, diabetic eyecare, and urgent eyecare. Glasses and contacts are offered for all ages that include brands such as Oliver Peoples, Tom Ford, Gucci, Prada, and Ray Ban. Dr. Drey also has a second location, Franklin Eyecare, in downtown Chicago. We are looking forward to meeting you and your family.