Kirk Eye Center
Optometry • Wood River, IL
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
KIRK EYE CENTER, S.C. is a private ophthalmology practice based in River Forest, IL (HQ at 7427 Lake Street) with four offices in the United States. They offer eye exams, eyeglasses, contact lenses, glaucoma treatment, and other ophthalmology services. Notable recent updates include implanting the PureSee IOL (2026) and introducing the Valeda Light Delivery System for dry macular degeneration (2025). The clinic operates with about 12 staff and reported annual revenue around $6.7M. Website: kirkeye.com; phone numbers and email: info@kirkeye.com.
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Insurance & Payment
Not published.
Cash, Credit cards, Financing options available (unspecified)
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FAQs
What services does Kirk Eye Center River Forest offer?
A full range of eye care services including glaucoma and cataract care, laser vision correction, and a large optical center on-site.
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Birdeye (Kirk Eye Center): 4.8/5 (270 reviews)
- Vitals (Dr. David S. Springer): 4.4/5 (20 ratings)
- WebMD (Dr. Jane Bahk): 5.0/5 (20 ratings)
Patients praise
- Knowledgeable and experienced doctors
- Effective treatment for conditions like cataracts and dry eye
- Friendly and professional bedside manner from physicians
- Clean and welcoming facility environment
Common complaints
- Long wait times for appointments
- Reports of rude or condescending staff behavior
- Concerns over office scheduling and patient flow management
"I am absolutely delighted with Kirk Eye Center! ... The doctors are knowledgeable and compassionate and the staff is fantastic."
- Patient review on Kirk Eye Center website"Pearlman and his staff take over the office on Fridays. They rudely stack the patients like pancakes. Patients like me may have to wait hours to be seen due to their poor scheduling."
- Healthgrades patient review regarding Kirk Eye Center office operationsSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Glaucoma Laser Treatment Chicago - Kirk Eye Center - Jul 30, 2025
- LensCrafters in Berwyn, IL, 7153 Cermak Rd | Eyewear & Eye Exams - Aug 11, 2025
- Wheaton Eye Clinic is happy to announce two new physicians who have joined our team: Joel Kovoor, M.D., General Ophthalmology and Ayesha Badar, M.D., Glaucoma. | Wheaton Eye Clinic - Feb 23, 2026
- Dr. Nicole F. Margason, OD - Optometrist in Wheaton, IL - May 14, 2026
- Robert Panton, 64 - Wednesday Journal - Feb 24, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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