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Costco

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Seven years of very good results. - Aug 30, 2024

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LensCrafters

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I went for any eye exam and glasses at the LensCrafters Burr Ridge, IL location.... - Nov 17, 2020

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Visionworks

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Not terribly impressed with the service, but they did a fine job on my glasses.... - May 27, 2023

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For Eyes

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Rating is for Buffalo Grove / in Walgreens location. Limited selection... - Jan 20, 2022

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Pearle Vision

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Somewhat pricey but it’s covered by insurance; products are long-lasting... - Dec 06, 2022

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America's Best

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Friendly staff and large selection of frames. - Feb 10, 2024

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My Eye Dr

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Service felt hurried. - Apr 01, 2023

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Target

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Warby Parker

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Affordable glasses and service - Apr 08, 2023

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Wheaton Eye Clinic

2015 N Main St
Wheaton, IL 60187 630-668-8250

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My Eye Surgeon, Dr. Park, is extremely busy, busy, busy leading to longer-than-usual... - Mar 26, 2023

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Rosin Eyecare

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The staff in the Long Grove office are friendly and helpful. The prices are... - Oct 30, 2023

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Sam's Club

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Just have lenses replaced in frames I owned. They were willing to do that... - Jan 17, 2018

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Linton Opticians

2500 Ridge Ave #2
Evanston, IL 60201 847-475-8470

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Our family is a long-time client of Linton and has always been more than satisfied. - Apr 13, 2024

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Costco

2746 N Clybourn Ave
Chicago, IL 60614 773-360-2051

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I was so impressed with the service i received during my most recent visit... - Nov 22, 2020

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Superior Optical

2723 Pfingsten Rd
Glenview, IL 60026 847-564-3838

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Best eyewear shop in Chicagoland. Terrific selection across price ranges, many... - Oct 08, 2024

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Costco

7311 N Melvina Ave
Niles, IL 60714 847-972-3001

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The people who work in this department really know their glasses. I told them... - Oct 24, 2023

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Skowron Eye Care

370 N York St
Elmhurst, IL 60126 630-834-6244

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I have been seeing Dr, Skowron for over thirty years. He is extremely knowledge... - Apr 02, 2024

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Costco

2900 Patriot Blvd
Glenview, IL 60026 847-730-1001

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Not as personalized service as my former optometrist but less than half the... - Feb 12, 2024

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Costco

9915 W 159th St
Orland Park, IL 60467 708-645-5334

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It was basically a simply process complicated by COVID19 and the restrictions. - Dec 27, 2020

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