Bard Optical
Optometry • Galesburg, IL
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
Bard Optical in Galesburg, IL offers comprehensive eye care at 1265 N Henderson St. Services include comprehensive and pediatric eye health exams, contact lens exams, eye disease management, and eyewear selection. The practice uses advanced diagnostic technology and follows a medical model of care to assess eye health and vision needs.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Demandforce (Kehoe Eye Care): 4.8/5 (470 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Linda Auer): 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Charles Lanzillo Jr): 3.7/5 (3 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Pamela Eilenfeldt): 5.0/5 (1 review)
Patients praise
- friendly, professional, and knowledgeable doctors
- thorough and efficient clinical examinations
- good selection of frames and eyeglass options
- accommodating staff in specific instances
Common complaints
- inconsistent appointment scheduling and cancellations
- unprofessional, rude, or condescending behavior from some staff members
- difficulties with administrative communication and insurance verification
- feeling unwelcome or ignored in certain clinical settings
"I walked in was greeted promptly, then the tests, staff talked me thru it all of the way. Almost felt like I home."
- Patient review for Kehoe Eye Care"Dr. Auer has been a great care provider in the years I have been going to her for diabetic eye exams... has shown care and concern, a willingness to explain, and professionalism."
- Patient review for Dr. Linda Auer"The person getting me ready to see the doctor, and the doctor himself were very friendly and helpful! The individual in charge of the contact fitting on 10/17, ruined my whole experience. She was condescending, rude and combative."
- Patient review for Kehoe Eye CareSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Nicholas A. Qualls, OD - Optometrist in Danville, IL - May 14, 2026
- Dr. Lauren E. Uhlenhopp, OD - Optometrist in Spring Valley, IL - May 14, 2026
- Dr. Doris A. Els, OD - Optometrist in Salem, IL - May 14, 2026
- Dr. Jeffrey P. Herberts, OD - Optometrist in Collinsville, IL - May 14, 2026
- Graham Health Breaks Ground on New Ambulatory Surgery Center in Galesburg | Prairie Communications, LLC - Jul 31, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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