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There are currently 48 Optometrists in Chicago available for booking on Zocdoc. Filter by insurance, language, or appointment time to find your best match.
Yes. 35 Optometrists in Chicago are accepting new patients right now. Many offer appointments within the next few days.
Zocdoc makes it easy to find an optometrist in Chicago, IL who accepts your insurance. Simply select your carrier and plan from the drop-down menu at the top of the page. If you’re unsure about the plan name, here's a handy guide to help navigate.
On Zocdoc, optometrists in Chicago, IL have an average rating of 4.83 based on approximately 1366 reviews. In Chicago, IL you can find 197 optometrists with 4-stars or higher. Zocdoc collects reviews from real patients after each appointment, ensuring authentic feedback. Only patients who have booked and attended appointments may post reviews, providing trustworthy and reliable insights into patient experiences.
Yes, you can book a video visit with an optometrist. There are currently 2 locations that offer video visits in this city. When a provider offers video visits, you will see a small video camera icon next to their profile image. Select a date and time from their available appointment slots and go through the booking process.
As of April 2026, Chicago, IL, has about 566 licensed optometrists. (Medpro)
In 2023, approximately 286,000 civilians in Illinois were reported as having a vision disability. (Center for Research on Disability, 2025)
During the period of January 1 through October 31, 2023, approximately 24 ocular syphilis cases (a type of minor infection that can cause decreased vision) were reported among a total of about 2,611 syphilis cases reported city-wide. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2023)
In April 2026, around 1006 patients booked appointments with optometrists in Chicago, IL through Zocdoc.
To find the best optometrists in Chicago, IL, look at board certification, years of experience, patient reviews, and insurance acceptance. On Zocdoc, you can compare doctors by ratings, availability, and location to make the right choice.
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