I've been coming to Dr. Young since I was a mere tyke for all my eye exams, glasses, and contacts…read more In all that time, everything's stayed the same. Oh, sure, the doc's gone a little white on top, but it's only served to make him look even more dignified and charming. The same wood paneling and carpet graces the walls and floors. He's even kept on most of the same office staff since I was in middle school. I'm pretty sure the office is a hermetically sealed time capsule. At any rate, if you are seeking eye care and want a caring, intelligent, and overall awesome ophthalmologist, come see Dr. Young.

From the owner: Fredric D. Young, M.D., located in Munster, Indiana, is your local ophthalmologist. We have been…read moreserving northwest Indiana and the Chicago south suburbs for many years. Our office can handle anything from eyeglasses to major eye care. We have glasses and frames from most major brands and can suit any style. We also accept most major vision insurance plans. Please call and schedule your appointment today.

Illinois Retina Associates is the BEST! Dr. Rezaei and his team saved my vision in my right eye…read moreafter I suffered a torn retina while on vacation. They were communicative and helpful and continue to be focused on my well-being in my follow up appointments. HIGHLY recommended!

This place is awesome. Dr Amin is great. She explains everything to you & makes you feel very at…read moreease and comfortable. I was terrified but she calmed my nerves.

I was so disappointed in this practice. I went to see Dr Williams for a small growth in the corner…read moreof my eye. She looked at it and said it was part of aging and she could not remove it. She told me I'd have to see a plastic surgeon and my insurance would not cover it. That it would cost thousands of dollars. Very curt, and uncaring. Charged me $60 for visit. I then visited another optometrist who said he could remove in the office and my insurance will cover. He also asked to give me a cataract exam and told me I had cataracts. What a difference.

Good place to go but way over booked! The wait time...you…read morecan spend 2 1/2 hours there and most of it is waiting. But the job is done well !!

Doesnt spend any time with you and turfs your care to non medical 'navigators'. I had to go…read moreelsewhere where the doctor actually was a...well...doctor. This is a venture capital owned business. He will not spend any time with you. We were totally rushed. He got up in the middle of the visit and just walked out instead of explaining things to my elderly father and mother. They aggressively take down reviews, so beware. These other 5 star reviews are culled.

my ex husband had Lasik , when we were married and still no glasses :) it was only a few minutes an…read moreeye , totally worth it

I've been coming here for a few years. It's a very busy office. I have never had to wait very long…read more I've been very happy with the care. They conduct all of the eye tests in a professional manner. The techs are gentle with eye drops. Very thorough testing including photos of the eyes. The doctors are friendly & knowledgeable. Also, they have a great selection of eyeglasses & sunglasses. The techs are great at helping with lenses especially if you need progressive lenses.

Exceptional Customer Survey - MECA (Munster, IN) My wife…read moreand I recently visited the Munster Eye Care Associates in Munster, Indiana, and this was our second visit within a year and a half. While our first experience was excellent, this most recent visit was truly superb and exceeded our expectations in every way. Although the entire staff at MECA continues to provide high-quality service, we had the special privilege of being assisted by Alisha, who absolutely stood out. Our experience began with a warm welcome. The environment felt professional, comfortable, and patient-focused. Everything--from check-in to the exam--was handled with efficiency and care. Dr. Nguyen ,Dr Chramiec and the clinical staff delivered a thorough, detailed, and highly professional eye exam. They took the time to address all of our questions and ensure we understood every step of the evaluation. The level of expertise and attention to detail was outstanding. Alisha's Exceptional Service We want to highlight Alisha, whose service was nothing short of extraordinary. She greeted us with genuine warmth and immediately made us feel at ease.Her friendliness, patience, and professionalism were consistent from start to finish.When it came to selecting eyewear, she demonstrated an impressive level of product knowledge, explaining options clearly and confidently.She provided styling guidance with excellent fashion sense, encouraging my wife with the options that would make her comfortable..She listened carefully to what we wanted and helped us make decisions without pressure. Her kindness, attentiveness, and expertise transformed the experience into one that we will remember. She is truly an asset to MECA Eye Center. Every staff member we encountered contributed to a seamless and pleasant visit. The team functions with professionalism, courtesy, and a genuine commitment to patient care. Because of this outstanding service--especially from Dr. Nguyen and Alisha--we will highly recommend MECA Eye Center to friends, family, and colleagues. Thank you, Dr. Nguyen, Alisha, and the entire MECA team, for providing such an enjoyable experience. Your high level of care, professionalism, and customer-focused approach sets a standard every medical office should strive to achieve. We look forward to our next visit. Beverly & Mike

Had Shingles. Saved my right eye…read more So there's that! Ha! Nice going "Colby!" He is a devilishly handsome doctor w/ a gentle bedside manner. His father (still alive) must be thankful.

I got LASIK recently and did well with it. But there is simply no excuse for making patients wait…read more30-60 minutes to be seen by anyone. Period. And that is just the FIRST waiting room. Then there are at least 2 other places to wait for a total of an hour and a half usually. You need better scheduling so that people during a workday aren't forced to take off half a day.

Staff are generally very impersonal. One male technician who screens your eyes prior to doctor's…read morevisit is very rude! Dr. Ruederman is very unfriendly and just rushes everything and doesn't give you a chance to talk or ask questions!

Dr Barbaro is so helpful. I recently had my eye exam there and that was the most thorough eye exam…read moreI've ever had. I am glad that I saw an opthalmologist rather than an optometrist.

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!

Working with Dr. Diab has been an outstanding experience. Her meticulous attention to detail,…read morethoughtful questions, and consistent follow-up make me feel genuinely cared for. She's cared for myself whole family over the years. I also value the way she educates her patients; her passion for her work truly shines through!

Dr. Diab was very patient and understanding. She helped me understand a delicate issue with my…read moreright eye. She listened patiently and eased my nerves. The actual surgery went without any issues and it was easy to schedule all of my appointments. I really appreciated her great service and will refer my friends and family to her anytime.

Excellent and successful cataract surgery by Dr. David Gross. Have been a patient of Dr. Gross for…read moreover 18 years. He and his staff have been always available and helpful through those many years. Thank you for Dr. Taffora for her care through the years. Office and tech staff have always been professional and helpful. Would highly recommend Dr. David Gross for all your ophthalmology needs, Dr. Taffora for your contact lens (always a great experience). Thank you one and all! Continued success in all your do! P.S. Not sure why YELP is showing my residence as California (would be nice if was true) resident of Schererville, IN next door to Merrillville, IN, Cheers!

Be aware... they charge you $45 for your prescription if you don't buy your glasses from them,…read morewhich are very pricey.