This was my first visit to a retina specialist and I wish someone had provided me with more…read moreinformation. I would suggest that you have someone accompany you to drive home. Everyone was very nice and each one introduced themselves before starting what ever test I was having done in that room. You will move to different rooms where different tests are done and I had a lot of drops put into my eyes. Then, depending on what the doctor finds, you might have to have an IV started and dye injected. That one caught me totally off guard. The lights are dimmed in each room so as not to blind you. Driving home, even sunglasses provided little help and I was extremely nervous driving. So, that's my "what you might expect " information that I wish I had had before my visit. The waiting room was clean and bright and, as I said before, everyone was professional, empathetic, patient, and just down right kind.

If this is absolutely the only doctor office that takes your insurance then go there. Otherwise…read morestay away as far as possible. Not only you'll spend hours waiting also they have no show fee of 35$ that they'll not only send you bill but also call you and send you mail with threats to send it to collection if you won't pay. Oh and you have to notify them 48 hours prior to your appointment to avoid that. At the same time their doctors can reschedule you at anytime with no problems. Nobody cares about patients time at this office.

This practice is what used to be called Suburban Retina. It is much larger and, I fear, may become…read moretoo big to provide quality care. Right now I am still able to see my desired physician, usually at a convenient time, for me. However, the wait times are getting longer and there are times when a patient has to go sit in the hall because the waiting room is completely filled. Keep in mind, it always takes 2 to 3 hours per visit so I don't want to see reviews with people complaining about having to wait. I am not sure if there are ever 2 physicians present to provide care. It has grown from 2 physicians to 8 and 1 of the original physicians is no longer there. I will keep you posted about the quality of care provided.

From the owner: The Retina Institute of Illinois in Lombard specializes in caring for individuals dealing with…read moreconditions such as Age Related Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Tears and Detachments. Our dedicated team of professionals is committed to providing top-notch eye care that sets us apart from the rest. If you or a loved one are seeking expert treatment for retinal issues, visit us today for compassionate and specialized care tailored to your needs.

I've been seeing Dr. Larsen for five years; absolutely the best Doctor I could have for my…read morecondition. The quality of care is top notch. Dr. Larsen and his entire staff are dedicated to the well being of the patient; professional and compassionate. I would highly recommend Retina Center of Chicago for your specialized eyecare needs.

From the owner: At the Retina Center of Chicago, we specialize in advanced, patient-centered retinal care. Led by…read moreDr. Brian Larsen, a board-certified retina specialist, our practice provides expert diagnosis and treatment for conditions such as macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, and retinal tears. We are dedicated to preserving vision and improving quality of life through compassionate care, state-of-the-art technology, and personalized treatment plans for every patient.

After the hiccup, I continue to see Dr Williams for my risk for glaucoma, with it being in the…read morefamily. She actually made good on the money issue. She is very thorough and I always enjoy my visits with her. I was recently prescribed eye drops, which I now will have to use every night for the rest of my life. But this will hopefully keep the glaucoma risk to a minimum.

Just a profit focused business. I had my cataract surgery here and had problems. Then they charged…read moreanother $9,000 to improve them. They use unskilled workers to do exams that can't speak clear English. Now waiting 2 hours to see Dr.

If you are here, it is not good. As a medical person, I cannot imagine meeting a patient and NOT…read moreintroducing myself. Other that the doctor, not ONE person introduced themselves and did nothing to try to make me feel welcome in any way. If you don't know, at the retina office, you go from room to room for different tests and drops in your eyes. Multiple people are touching you. Yes, the doctors are accomplished, but when I asked a question, the doctor answered and then asked "can I go on now?" Wait, what? since when is it a bad thing for a patient to ask questions? I was made to feel like I would only become a number if I came here for treatment. I was very uncomfortable and decided to seek treatment elsewhere.

We arrived on time and sat in the waiting room for an hour and five minutes before being called…read more They say that patients should expect an appointment to last 2 to 3 hours. Since you have to wait for an hour after you get there, this makes sense.

We were sent to Dr. Horio, by our optometrist, Dr. Irene Combs. My wife needed a very delicate eye…read moresurgery. After interacting with the staff and Dr Horio, we were convinced we went to a terrific place. Dr. Horio explained her medical condition so we could understand it. He was in no means in a hurry to perform a surgery. He wanted her to try some non evasive procedure. Eventually she did need surgery. He is a very knowledgeable, personable and spends a great deal of time with his patients. Was easy to make an appointment and his staff is wonderful. Makes you feel like we all knew each other for a long time.

6 Star for Dr. Francis. But those front desk kids (in multiple occasions) are totally not there…read morefor work but up to something else. Experienced both in person and over the phone. They should be fired, and with better pay, more professional staff need to be hired to do the job right!

Very simple, Doctor screwed up, I can't see because he took out something at surgery that prevented…read morea lens replacement.

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.