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Optometrist
9 mi · 2822 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
In-network · Public Aid (Illinois Medicaid)
Accepting new patients ·
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Dr. Svetlana Kalisker is an optometrist dedicated to providing the best care possible to her patients. She works with See and Save Optical in Chicago, IL. She earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Illinois College of Optometry. Dr. Kalisker provides treatment for dry eyes, allergic eye pro...Click to read more
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Availability last updated 04/03/2026
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Optometrist
8 mi · 4017 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients ·
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Dr. Spencer Vidulich is a Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry and co-owner of Chicago Eye Doctors and, along with Dr. Blase, leads one of the region's most respected teams of optometrists and eye doctors.Click to read more
Optometrist
8 mi · 4017 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients ·
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Dr. Kevin Blackett graduated Cum Laude from the Illinois College of Optometry in 2023; he received his undergraduate degree from the University of Wyoming in 2018. Dr. Blackett was the recipient of the Good-Lite Pediatric Award in 2023. This award is given to the member of the graduating class who s...Click to read more
Optometrist
8 mi · 4017 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Expertise in hypertensive retinopathy ·
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Dr. Norman Blase is a Diplomat of the American Board of Optometry and co-owner of Chicago Eye Doctors and, with Dr. Vidulich, leads one of the region's most respected teams of optometrists and eye doctors.Click to read more
Optometrist
4.68
·25 reviews
The doctor was very kind and explained everything she did. - Aug 17, 2012 by Malaika B.Click to read more
9 mi · 1100 Lake St, Ste 180, Oak Park, IL 60301
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Accepting new patients ·
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Dr. Laura Blodgett received her B.S. from the University of Rochester and her Doctorate of Optometry from the SUNY College of Optometry. During her training, she completed rotations at the Northport VA Medical Center on Long Island and the East New York Diagnostic and Treatment Center in Brooklyn, ...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.92
·25 reviews
Fantastic! I arrived an hour early and they saw me right away - Aug 21, 2018 by Christopher B.Click to read more
9 mi · 1100 Lake St, Ste 180, Oak Park, IL 60301
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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A qualified optometrist, Dr. Jacqueline Williams completed her medical training at the Illinois College of Optometry for doctorate and Illinois State University for undergraduate degree in biological sciences. Dr. Williams is an attending physician at Rosin Eyecare and is skilled in her medical d...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.88
·17 reviews
It was great the people and doctor are very nice and patient. by WEClick to read more
9 mi · 1100 Lake St, Ste 180, Oak Park, IL 60301
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Angela Benkeser is a reliable and attentive optometrist serving the community of Chicago, IL. Dr. Benkeser attended the Illinois College of Optometry, where she received her optometry degree, and completed her residency in brain injury and low vision rehabilitation at Veterans Affairs Medical Center...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.89
·93 reviews
Stacy was very polite and professional. I enjoyed my visit :) - Nov 8, 2017 by Jessica B.Click to read more
9 mi · 1100 Lake St, Ste 180, Oak Park, IL 60301
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Dr. Stacy Kostopoulos is a board-certified Optometrist who earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Illinois College of Optometry. She is also a member of the Illinois Optometric Association.Click to read more
Optometrist
4.57
·7 reviews
He was great and very detailed i would recommend him to anyone :) - Apr 13, 2013 by Tashari C.Click to read more
9 mi · 1100 Lake St, Ste 180, Oak Park, IL 60301
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients ·
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Dr. Saeed specializes in general medical optometry, contact lenses, and pediatric optometry. The addition of Dr. Saeed means that our patients can now have all of their eyecare needs met by our eye care team. Dr. Saeed is native to Chicago, having been born and raised in the western suburb of Glen E...Click to read more
Optometrist
5.00
·2 reviews
11.5 mi · 904 W N Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60160
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended ·
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Dr. Spencer Vidulich is a Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry and co-owner of Chicago Eye Doctors and, along with Dr. Blase, leads one of the region's most respected teams of optometrists and eye doctors.Click to read more
Optometrist
4.64
·11 reviews
11.5 mi · 904 W N Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60160
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended ·
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Dr. Kevin Blackett graduated Cum Laude from the Illinois College of Optometry in 2023; he received his undergraduate degree from the University of Wyoming in 2018. Dr. Blackett was the recipient of the Good-Lite Pediatric Award in 2023. This award is given to the member of the graduating class who s...Click to read more
Optometrist
11.5 mi · 904 W N Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60160
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Accepting new patients ·
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Dr. Todd Hungerford is a 1994 graduate of the Illinois College Of Optometry and also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science from Minnesota State University in Mankato.Click to read more
Optometrist
5.00
·5 reviews
11.5 mi · 904 W N Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60160
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended
Optometrist
11.5 mi · 904 W N Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60160
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Accepting new patients ·
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Dr. Lara Gutierrez is a 2002 graduate of the Illinois College Of Optometry; she received her undergraduate degree from DePaul University Of Chicago in 1998. Dr. Gutierrez has extensive clinical experience in primary care optometry, including pediatrics, the treatment of anterior segment eye disea...Click to read more
Optometrist
5.00
·7 reviews
12 mi · 4445 West 95th St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended ·
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Dr. Michael Leahy grew up in Oak Lawn and attended Brother Rice High School and the University of Michigan as an Evans Scholar. He taught elementary and high school science for six years before attending the Illinois College of Optometry, graduating cum laude in 1981. Since then he has been practici...Click to read more
Ophthalmologist
4.83
·30 reviews
I'm going here for now on. This will be my forever office! - Mar 2, 2017Click to read more
13 mi · 100 Calendar Ave, Family Vision Care, La Grange, IL 60525
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time · Expertise in cataract surgery with lens implant + 3 more ·
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Jihan Akhtar is a diligent and caring ophthalmologist serving the communities of Northbrook and Chicago, IL. Dr. Akhtar attended the University of Illinois, Chicago, where she received her medical degree. She completed her internship at MacNeal Hospital and her residency in ophthalmology at Emory Un...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.68
·25 reviews
The doctor was very kind and explained everything she did. - Aug 17, 2012 by Malaika B.Click to read more
13 mi · 100 Calendar Ave, Family Vision Care, La Grange, IL 60525
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Accepting new patients ·
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Dr. Laura Blodgett received her B.S. from the University of Rochester and her Doctorate of Optometry from the SUNY College of Optometry. During her training, she completed rotations at the Northport VA Medical Center on Long Island and the East New York Diagnostic and Treatment Center in Brooklyn, ...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.89
·93 reviews
Stacy was very polite and professional. I enjoyed my visit :) - Nov 8, 2017 by Jessica B.Click to read more
13 mi · 100 Calendar Ave, Family Vision Care, La Grange, IL 60525
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Dr. Stacy Kostopoulos is a board-certified Optometrist who earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Illinois College of Optometry. She is also a member of the Illinois Optometric Association.Click to read more
Optometrist
4.92
·25 reviews
Fantastic! I arrived an hour early and they saw me right away - Aug 21, 2018 by Christopher B.Click to read more
13 mi · 100 Calendar Ave, Family Vision Care, La Grange, IL 60525
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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A qualified optometrist, Dr. Jacqueline Williams completed her medical training at the Illinois College of Optometry for doctorate and Illinois State University for undergraduate degree in biological sciences. Dr. Williams is an attending physician at Rosin Eyecare and is skilled in her medical d...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.88
·17 reviews
It was great the people and doctor are very nice and patient. by WEClick to read more
13 mi · 100 Calendar Ave, Family Vision Care, La Grange, IL 60525
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Angela Benkeser is a reliable and attentive optometrist serving the community of Chicago, IL. Dr. Benkeser attended the Illinois College of Optometry, where she received her optometry degree, and completed her residency in brain injury and low vision rehabilitation at Veterans Affairs Medical Center...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.87
·39 reviews
Professional - May 22, 2024 by Reda C.Click to read more
17 mi · 1900 Waukegan Rd, Glenview, IL 60026
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Excellent wait time ·
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Ayman Tabani, O.D. received her Doctor of Optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry in May 2019, and she graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Health from the University of Illinois - Chicago in 2015. Born in Pakistan, Dr. Tabani spent her formative years in Ireland, where s...Click to read more
Optometrist
17.5 mi · 1533 Market St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients ·
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Dr. Janet Tseng grew up in Seattle, Washington. She graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in Chemistry before earning her Doctor of Optometry from Illinois College of Optometry in 2005. Dr. Tseng provides comprehensive and thorough examinations. She assesses each patient’s indivi...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.85
·404 reviews
Everyone in the office was so helpful. The doctor was informative and took his time with me. I felt very well-taken care of. by Carin S.Click to read more
18.5 mi · 837 S Westmore-Meyers Road, Ste A24, Lombard, IL 60148
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Clarity Eye Care is focused on your eye health and clarity of vision. Dr. Matthew Hendrickson, a Doctor of Optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry, comes from a family with a long history of eye disease, which inspired him to pursue this career. He takes the needed time to understand your v...Click to read more
Optometrist
5.00
·33 reviews
Great service told me what was wrong - Oct 2, 2024 by James F.Click to read more
19.5 mi · 363 W Irving Park Rd, Ste E, Wood Dale, IL 60191
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Dr. Judith Bobus is an experienced and diligent optometrist. Based in Wood Dale, IL, she currently practices at Dr. Judith Bobus and Dr. Stephanie Drnek, where she helps her patients enjoy a healthier lifestyle. Dr. Bobus earned a Doctor of Optometry degree from the Illinois College of Optometry in...Click to read more
Optometrist
20 mi · 6321 Fairview Ave, Ste A, Westmont, IL 60559
Out-of-network
Also offers video visits · Accepting new patients ·
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Dr. Nicole Brauer has been practicing for over 10 years in the Chicagoland area. She earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from Southern College of Optometry and completed a prestigious residency in ocular disease at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center and the Chicago VAs. She has achieved the high di...Click to read more
Ophthalmologist
4.93
·15 reviews
Great treatment & care from the moment we walked in. by AHClick to read more
20 mi · 1917 Cherry Lane, Northbrook, IL 60062
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · 21 years of experience · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time · Expertise in secondary membranaous cataract surgery + 4 more ·
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Dr. Weisberg has been living and practicing ophthalmology in the Chicagoland area since 2010. In addition to seeing general ophthalmology patients, Dr. Weisberg has specialty training in treating conditions that affect the cornea and external eye including corneal infections, contact lens problems,...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.92
·25 reviews
Fantastic! I arrived an hour early and they saw me right away - Aug 21, 2018 by Christopher B.Click to read more
21 mi · 7026 West 159th Street, Orland Park, IL 60462
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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A qualified optometrist, Dr. Jacqueline Williams completed her medical training at the Illinois College of Optometry for doctorate and Illinois State University for undergraduate degree in biological sciences. Dr. Williams is an attending physician at Rosin Eyecare and is skilled in her medical d...Click to read more
Ophthalmologist
4.83
·30 reviews
I'm going here for now on. This will be my forever office! - Mar 2, 2017Click to read more
21 mi · 7026 West 159th Street, Orland Park, IL 60462
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time · Expertise in cataract surgery with lens implant + 3 more ·
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Jihan Akhtar is a diligent and caring ophthalmologist serving the communities of Northbrook and Chicago, IL. Dr. Akhtar attended the University of Illinois, Chicago, where she received her medical degree. She completed her internship at MacNeal Hospital and her residency in ophthalmology at Emory Un...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.89
·93 reviews
Stacy was very polite and professional. I enjoyed my visit :) - Nov 8, 2017 by Jessica B.Click to read more
21 mi · 7026 West 159th Street, Orland Park, IL 60462
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Dr. Stacy Kostopoulos is a board-certified Optometrist who earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Illinois College of Optometry. She is also a member of the Illinois Optometric Association.Click to read more
Optometrist
4.88
·17 reviews
It was great the people and doctor are very nice and patient. by WEClick to read more
21 mi · 7026 West 159th Street, Orland Park, IL 60462
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Angela Benkeser is a reliable and attentive optometrist serving the community of Chicago, IL. Dr. Benkeser attended the Illinois College of Optometry, where she received her optometry degree, and completed her residency in brain injury and low vision rehabilitation at Veterans Affairs Medical Center...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.86
·28 reviews
I was treated so nicely by everyone by AEClick to read more
21 mi · 1828 165th St, Hammond, IN 46320
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Excellent wait time ·
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Dr. Lemon became a provider because he remembers not being able to see sitting in class in the first grade. He became interested in vision care since that time. Dr. Lemon has been married for 18 years and has two children, age 15 and 13. He enjoys travelling and spending time with his family. "I e...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.75
·36 reviews
21.5 mi · 360 S Waukegan Rd, Ste A, Deerfield, IL 60015
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Accepting new patients ·
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Dr. Kugel is a graduate from ICO and has been practicing general family optometry since 1995. She did her undergrad at Loyola university. Dr. Kugel has a passion for providing comprehensive eye exam with a special interest in contact lens fitting and medical management of ocular disease. She is flue...Click to read more
Optometrist
5.00
·30 reviews
21.5 mi · 360 S Waukegan Rd, Ste A, Deerfield, IL 60015
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended ·
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Deerfield Office President & Medical Director, Comprehensive Medical Eye Care, Complex Contact Lens Management, Keratoconus Management. S. Barry Eiden, OD received his Doctor of Optometry from the State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry where he also earned his Bachelor of Scienc...Click to read more
Optometrist
21.5 mi · 360 S Waukegan Rd, Ste A, Deerfield, IL 60015
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Accepting new patients ·
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Megan Allen, O.D., FAAO, received her Doctor of Optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry and earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Indiana University Bloomington. Specializing in pediatric vision care and binocular vision, Dr. Allen says she became an optometrist because she wanted...Click to read more
Optometrist
5.00
·2 reviews
22 mi · 3224 Ridge Rd, STE 102, Lansing, IL 60438
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended ·
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Undergraduate Education: Benedictine University, IL. Optometry School: Chicago College of Optometry.Click to read more
Optometrist
22 mi · 3224 Ridge Rd, STE 102, Lansing, IL 60438
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Accepting new patients ·
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Undergraduate Education: Loyola University, Chicago; Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry; Clinical Certifications and Specialities: General OptometryClick to read more
Optometrist
4.85
·33 reviews
Quick and easy appointment - Jan 27, 2024 by Jonathan N.Click to read more
24 mi · 727 West Dundee Rd, Wheeling, IL 60090
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Dr. Meeta Saha joined our practice in July 2020. She earned her bachelor's degree in Biology and Psychology from the University of Illinois in Chicago and completed her Doctor of Optometry at the Illinois College of Optometry in 2012. Her passion is to build relationships with her patients and under...Click to read more
Optometrist
5.00
·3 reviews
Dr. Desai helped me find contacts that worked for me after months of looking. by OBClick to read more
24 mi · 1588 N Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Puja Desai O.D., FAAO, grew up in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. She earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Illinois College of Optometry. In addition to providing routine eye care, Dr. Desai is trained in diagnosing and managing a myriad of ocular diseases, surgical co-management, and sp...Click to read more
Optometrist
5.00
·2 reviews
24 mi · 1588 N Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Dr. Jency Elakkatt, OD, is a primary care optometrist who has been serving in the eye care field since 1993. She earned her Bachelor of Science with high honors from Elmhurst University, where she was the recipient of the Biology Harvey D. Bruin Award. She later obtained her Doctor of Optometry degr...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.82
·28 reviews
She was fantastic. Very helpful, patient, and detailed. Explained everything to me, by ABClick to read more
24 mi · 1588 N Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
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Accepting new patients · Excellent wait time ·
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Dr. Margaret Albertson is a caring and attentive optometrist serving patients in the Arlington Heights area. She earned her Bachelor's degree from Shippensburg University before receiving her Doctor of Optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago. Following her education, Dr. Albertso...Click to read more
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