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.

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!

He is very personable and professional. He provided cataract surgery for my husband. The results…read morewere very satisfactory.

I had been evaluating having cataract surgery for over 3 years. Stuart said when you're ready come…read morein and I will take care of it. I am a veteran, and I could have had the surgery done for free at the VA. But the VA eye surgeons were all young with a limited number of eye surgeries (20 to 100). There was one issue with the surgery was that my eyes do not dilate enough. I lesser experienced surgeon might have proceeded and caused some eye damage. But Stuart knew what to do. He used what is called the Malyugin Ring. It holds the pupil open wide enough to make the surgery safer and easier. The best thing of all is that I can see clearly again. It was remarkable to read road signs from a long distance or watch TV and see clear crisp images and recessed lights that were yellow turned white and much much more. Thank you Stuart! I will be forever grateful.

You never want to "need" to see an ophthalmologist but this was a great experience. Dr. Thai was…read moreextremely thorough and went through my exact condition and all my options for treating it. He never seemed rushed and wanted to make sure I understood and was comfortable with what was happening. Highly recommend.

Friendly staff ! Highly recommended!! We have seen most…read moredoctors in the practice and each one is through, patient and great with kids. The office is bright, inviting and welcoming.

I had issues with them last year and again this year. The doctors are amazing, the front staff is…read moreincompetent. Avoid at all costs.

Don't believe the old reviews since this Skokie office has leveled up!…read moreI almost let the older Yelp reviews scare me away, but I'm so glad I didn't. My experience was the polar opposite of the negative posts. The office is incredibly organized. I noticed a large, coordinated team at the front desk where some may have been brought in from other locations to ensure everything runs smoothly. It's obvious they've stepped up their service and fixed most of the issue from the past. They have high end eye testing machines that test everything about your eye to assist in selecting a handful of lenses with the final pick by the doctor. Dr. Spektor has been absolutely terrific. There are many doctors in the office that do great work as well. One tip for future patients: come prepared! This office is thorough. You'll work with a specialist for upfront testing to provide the doctor with the best data possible. I think some past reviewers weren't prepared for that level of detail, but if you do your part and provide your background info, the care is top-notch. Come in with a handful of quality questions. Please note that you may need to wait since there are many people that do to the office. You will see the doctors are working hard and not just waiting around. I am highly satisfied with my results so far. If you want a professional, clean, and quality care, ignore the old noise and book an appointment here!

Please do yourself, your family and your precious eyes a favor and stay away from University…read moreOphthalmology in Skokie,Il. and my educated guess is ALL of their hubs throughout Chicagoland! Dr. Tatyana Spektor was seen at the Skokie location for a full comprehensive eye check up and prescription. FYI it was NOT our first time seeing an Ophthalmologist ! The prescription and the results of the refractions were ALL incorrect and inaccurate. Speaking to the office they wanted us to come back and see another in their practice!--- No thank you! Went to another reputable Ophthalmology practice and confirmed Dr. Spektor's nonsense prescription as well as what we have as records from previous years! The supposed practice manager: Cynthia Stevens either is never available to speak and perpetually in a "meeting" or will not respond to call/emails/fax of documents! Will be requiring a refund of all fees paid to this subpar ophthalmology practice!

Went to have cataracts checked. Office staff were very nice and efficient. Doctor is caring and…read moreknowledgeable and assured me that everything is fine. We just need to remember, i does take time to do a thorough eye exam, when eyes are dilatated

They wasted two months of my time. They said they would accept my mom's insurance when i made the…read moreappointment then when we showed up they said they didn't accept that insurance that they said that they did.

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.

DO NOT TRUST THEM! They ensured me that they took my insurance and then sent me a bill for my…read moreentire service. The billing lady is also really rude and entitled, not there to help at all! STAY AWAY!!!

After having detached retina surgeries (3) and cataract surgeries (4), I can offer a review and…read moreshare why there are a wide range of opinions on Kovach on Yelp. I was directed to them after my optometrist after finding a detached retina. Kovach (Lincolnwood) was able to see me the next day, and surgeon (Barrington) recommended surgery right away. The surgeons and surgery staff (Itasca) are very professional. The main issue is communications and SCHEDULING. They tend to way over-book (Wheaton) and on multiple times I am waiting in the lounge for over two hours. Surgery - 4 stars, surgery support staff - 5 stars, communications - 3 stars, & scheduling - 1 star.

This review is a long time coming...and maybe it is unfair to write it so many years after service…read morehas been performed, but I was cleaning out some files and came across my receipts for Lasik back in 2003. Yes it is over 13 years later, but I'm still going to hold a grudge. I'm not going to go into every precise detail, but the basics are this: I was told that my vision would be back to normal in only a few days after my Lasik surgery. I was unable to see my computer screen (which I could see perfectly prior to the surgery) for approximately 3 weeks after the surgery. This was a huge inconvenience as my job at the time depended upon being able to see a screen. Every time I went back for a checkup I complained about my vision and that it didn't seem that my eyes had been healing correctly. I was constantly put off each time being told to wait a little bit longer until my 3 month "warranty" was up. On my last visit, a "substitute" doctor was in and was supposed to relay my issues on to the actual doctor. This never happened and when I contacted them a few months later to complain about still residual issues, I was told that it was too late even though I had been telling them since day 1 that there were issues. I would say it took a good 4-6 months before my vision was back to an acceptable level. Even then I still had some strangeness like halos, etc. Eventually it got to a point where I just became accustomed to whatever my vision was. Admittedly, my vision after this period was probably better in some respects than before, but with the issues I experienced it was difficult to say I had any sort of night and day changes in my vision. It was more like a slow burn. At the time, these guys ran radio ads all the time offering discounted services. My personal belief is that they were not concerned about doing a great job, since they got to charge you $250 more/eye for any touch up work that needed to be completed after 3 months. So, it is within their best interest to do shoddy work so you have to pay. Unless they are guaranteeing your surgery for a period longer than 3 months - i.e. long enough to see you through a full recovery and deal with any issues, I would look elsewhere. Chances are if the price seems to good from these guys, there is a reason. There are some other sketchy things that happened with my whole experience with these folks, but if I haven't warned you enough from the above, I doubt the rest will.

After many years of having terrible vison and having to use glasses daily, I decided to get lasik…read moreeye surgery. I am glad I chose to go to Dr. Howard J. Reinglass. I am very satisfied with the result.

I saw the one star reviews... and feel I need to do what I can to wipe out what that unfortunate…read morefeedback is doing to the IFEC's rating. First of all, I have been a patient of doctor Szewczyk for many years and have to admit that the quality of care is just outstanding. Doctor Szewczyk is never rushed and takes a holistic care of her patients. Few times, thank to her detailed tests (and advanced technology she is using), doctor identified several health issues that were outside of her area of expertise and I will always be thankful for that. I feel good that every time I have my annual check-up I see some new & best in class technology that is being used to examine my eyes condition and health - this means to me that I am at the right place since the care is evolving and I want my doctors to follow new technologies/research/innovations. Lastly, I only purchased two pairs of frames (in 8 years) and they last forever! I am still using both to work and continue to receive many compliments (the person that works at IFEC spent hours to help me find perfect frames, was patient and never rushed me, even recommended I come back in few weeks to get the perfect style and I got it!... so I don't have a need to change frames for a "better model"). Doctor is a genuine, kind, experienced professional and has a great reputation. Frankly, I never pay attention to the receptionist since my focus is always on the doctor expertise, but they always been very patient-focused, nice, friendly and I never experienced what others in reviews listed below. I work downtown so on many occasions I had to see other doctors for immediate care and when it happens I am always checking if IFEC didn't expand their location to downtown area (I wish, since i never get the same level of quality and care from other doctors/places around my office). Doctor's focus has been always on quality of care and best outcome for her patients. I never felt pushed to spend money at the clinic - actually I am saving my money (by being doctor Szewczyk patient I am getting a significant discount for LASIK procedure at Kraff institute - I was so positively surprised, thank you doctor for recommending this procedure/place to me!!) So happy and already counting days to my surgery!

5 Stars! I can't say enough great things about Ideal Family…read moreEye Care and Dr. Sylwia Szewczyk! I've received so many compliments on my eyeglasses--they're not only stylish but also perfectly fitted for my vision needs. What truly sets this place apart is Dr. Szewczyk's holistic approach and genuine engagement with her patients. You can feel her care and passion from the moment you walk in. She takes the time to listen and personalize each experience, which makes all the difference. I'm so grateful to have found this gem in Chicago. Highly recommend to anyone looking for high-quality, thoughtful eye care!