“The doctor was great but the wait was incredibly wrong. At the end they charged my insurance incorrectly and I’ll have to deal with that through my provider. ”
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“The doctor was great but the wait was incredibly wrong. At the end they charged my insurance incorrectly and I’ll have to deal with that through my provider. ”
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“The front desk staff was lovely, as well as the assistant. She was kind and listened to my concerns. The doctor was a little stern and felt like he was pushing through his client list to get them out of the way. It felt that my concerns were belittled to a degree. That and my prescription was sent to the wrong pharmacy even after confirming.”
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About Dr. Aaron LaHoud
Aaron Lahoud, O.D. earned his Doctor of Optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry in 2012 after receiving his Bachelor of Science in Human Biology from Minnesota State University in 2008.
With more than 14 years of experience, Dr. Lahoud provides comprehensive eye care for patients of all ages. While studying human biology, he became fascinated by the connection between vision and overall health. He chose optometry because it gives him the opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact on people's lives every day, whether helping a child succeed in the classroom, detecting eye disease before it affects vision, or restoring the confidence that comes with seeing clearly. He believes great eye care is about more than improving vision. It is about helping patients live healthier, fuller lives.
Dr. Lahoud enjoys caring for patients of all ages and treating a wide variety of eye conditions. He values getting to know his patients and believes every visit is an opportunity to educate, build trust, and help people protect one of their most important senses. Committed to lifelong learning, he stays current with the latest advancements in eye care so his patients receive the best possible treatment.
Originally from Minnesota, Dr. Lahoud enjoys an active outdoor lifestyle. In his free time, he can often be found mountain biking, snowboarding, golfing, hiking, playing pickleball, or exploring his interest in permaculture. Above all, he enjoys spending time with his wife and their two young sons.
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Illinois College of Optometry, Doctor of Optometry
Minnesota State University, Mankato (Bachelor's)
Languages spoken
English
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1619231800
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
4.80
Wait time
4.55
Bedside manner
4.75
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I interacted with four employees everyone was friendly, helpful and responsive. I got everything completed.
February 18, 2026Initials hidden
Quick, easy, and great selection of glasses. Was a super easy appointment and the whole office was friendly.
December 16, 2025Elizabeth S.Verified patient
Wonderful clinic with outstanding supportive staff. And J Crew is next door, incidently.
February 17, 2026Rebecca A.Verified patient
Congenial and kind office staff who cared for my blind and elderly client very tenderly.
December 12, 2025Catherine D.Verified patient
Interesting guy lol. Very inquisitive. I enjoyed myself and left very satisfied. Would highly recommend to others.
August 17, 2024Amber R.Verified patient
Everyone was really friendly and going behind their way to make sure I was thanking care of.
August 6, 2025Luis V.Verified patient
Great visit! Answered a lot of my questions during my visit. Was very thorough and knowledgeable
June 5, 2024Kristen B.Verified patient
they were fast and straight to the point. The receptionist was very helpful and yes I would go back.
April 10, 2023Samantha A.Verified patient
Doctor was very knowledgeable and professional. Staff was great, my insurance was taken.
April 13, 2024Loren A.Verified patient
Very pleasant & professional listened to my concerns.
Less than 1 year agoShawn R.Verified patient
The doctor actually cared and listened to my issues
August 22, 2025Shelby P.Verified patient
The doctor was not very communicative, but the staff was as lovely as can be.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Great customer service Dr listened to my concerns!
June 8, 2025Cynthia G.Verified patient
Office staff was extremely unpleasant but my doctor was great.
March 8, 2023Jordan H.Verified patient
Great experience!
July 14, 2026Sadie A.Verified patient
Pretty much Americas Best
Less than 3 months agoInitials hidden
The doctor was great but the wait was incredibly wrong. At the end they charged my insurance incorrectly and I’ll have to deal with that through my provider.
Less than 6 months agoInitials hidden
The front desk staff was lovely, as well as the assistant. She was kind and listened to my concerns. The doctor was a little stern and felt like he was pushing through his client list to get them out of the way. It felt that my concerns were belittled to a degree. That and my prescription was sent to the wrong pharmacy even after confirming.
April 21, 2026Initials hidden
Great experience and friendly staff!
April 10, 2026Callie G.Verified patient
so gentle and welcoming
January 6, 2026Kayley F.Verified patient
Dr. LaHoud was very nice and professional, listened to me and provided me with very clear guidance on how to care for several of the conditions I’ve been experiencing. Mary helped me pick out my glasses and ran all my insurance to get me the best price on premium glasses. I wanted to check out frames I had seen at another vendor, but after doing so, I realized that Mary had given me the best bang for my buck, called her, paid over the phone and the order was placed. I should have the new pair in 2 weeks. All in all, a great experience.
December 16, 2025Raymond S.Verified patient
I came in for an eye injury, and Dr. LaHoud was super knowledgeable, friendly, and effective at communicating. Great office staff as well. I'd recommend for any eye-related visit.
December 1, 2025Scott J.Verified patient
Aaron was great, very thorough and helpful!
November 2, 2025Chris R.Verified patient
It was a great experience
October 16, 2025Jose V.Verified patient
Quick,friendly and very helpful ??
August 30, 2025Bellarae M.Verified patient
Overall great experience
August 27, 2025Lesley S.Verified patient
Always a great experience.
June 10, 2025Jolene S.Verified patient
Very informative and thorough. Also patient
May 28, 2025Cameron G.Verified patient
I was not seen with the Provider who was assigned at my appt. Which is fine!...But the woman I had was awesome. I would rather give her 5 stars out of 5 then give someone credit that never even seen me for my appt. Very great service from when I walked in to front desk to bring seen all the way to check out. I enjoyed my time there. Would definitely go back again.
May 22, 2025Bahja W.Verified patient
They are a professional operation and the facility is clean and spacious. I did have to wait about 15 minutes from my stated appointment time.
May 11, 2025Kevin L.Verified patient
Good eye exam friendly staff
May 2, 2025Saul J.Verified patient
Great experience!
April 30, 2025Ethel M.Verified patient
Dr. LaHoud was quick and helpful and answered all my questions. There was a bit of a wait after I arrived on time, but the staff were all very helpful and nice.
February 9, 2025Tessa H.Verified patient
I felt I had all of Dr. LaHoud attention during my visit. He answered all my questions clearly. I felt he genuinely cared about the well being of my eyes. He took as long as needed.
The office overall was good. they have glasses right there and a sales person will answer your insurance and glasses questions.
I WILL CONTINUE getting my eye exams with Dr. LaHoud.
Notes:
- He has a very, very firm handshake. Do not be intimidated by it.
- The EyeCare Specialists sales person/office put a hold on my insurance. So, when I went to another store where I usually buy my glasses from, they could not pull my insurance benefits. I had to call EyeCare Specialists for them to remove the hold. This could be more annoying if you plan to buy your glasses online.
IMPORTANT: this practice is UNRELATED to Dr. LaHoud. Again, Dr. LaHoud was great and I will continue getting my eye exams from him.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I have suggested this office and Dr. LaHoud to a friend. It was quick, clear and concise. The office staff was also quick kind and very helpful and enthusiastic.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Great experience!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I usually hate the eye doctor but the staff is super friendly and helpful and made the process enjoyable! Great options for specs ??
July 6, 2023Kate R.Verified patient
Really quick and easy. in and out which i loved. Doctor was smart and helpful, also nice.
Everyone in the office was also really friendly and seemed to like each other which made for a pleasant office experience.
May 12, 2023Catherine L.Verified patient
Professional overall. Little interest in how my vision was affected by the lenses provided, though - feedback that vision seemed worse with lens was ignored/downplayed. Staff were pushy on services.
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How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Aaron LaHoud?
Generally, Dr. Aaron LaHoud has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Dr. LaHoud's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Aaron LaHoud?
Dr. Aaron LaHoud frequently sees patients for Contact Lenses, Eyeglasses, General Eye Consultation, Retina Consultation, and Routine Eye Exam. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Aaron LaHoud on their profile.
229 patients have reviewed Dr. Aaron LaHoud. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.8/5. They have a 4.75/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.55/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.