River Forest

River Forest Eye Doctors

At our main location in River Forest, IL, our team specializes in providing a full range of eye care services to improve your sight. When you visit our premier facility, you will find convenient, on-site parking, and we welcome you to make yourself at home in our spacious, comfortable reception area. We are equipped with top-of-the-line equipment to address many vision concerns, including glaucoma and cataracts, as well as laser vision correction. We also offer a large selection of frames and lenses for every style and budget at our on-site optical center. Adjacent to our main facility, our AAAHC-accredited ambulatory surgery center allows our surgeons to provide same-day outpatient surgical care while utilizing the highest safety standards.

Driving Directions

We are located minutes from Downtown Oak Park, three blocks west of the Harlem and Lake St. intersection and right across from the River Forest Jewel/Osco.

MASS TRANSIT

Our River Forest location is conveniently located on the CTA’s Green Line at the Harlem/Lake stop and near the Oak Park Metra stop.

Our Services Include:

Cataract Surgery

Cataracts can cloud more than just your vision. They can make it challenging to do everything from driving to reading to socializing. At Kirk Eye Center in River Forest, we offer advanced treatment options to help restore your vision and quality of life. Our experienced ophthalmologists perform laser cataract surgery using the state-of-the-art CATALYS Precision Laser System and offer premium intraocular lenses, such as the Light Adjustable Lens, the TECNIS Eyhance Toric II, and the TECNIS Odyssey, that can help reduce or even eliminate your need for visual aids. 

LASIK Eye Surgery

If you’re looking for freedom from glasses and contacts, there’s never been a better time to consider LASIK. Kirk Eye Center in River Forest utilizes the latest LASIK technologies, including topography-guided Contoura Vision, to offer the most precise, safe, and effective vision correction possible. With one quick, painless, 20-minute procedure, your LASIK surgeon can correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism, offering you crisp, clear vision for decades. 

Refractive Lens Exchange

Have you been told you’re not a good candidate for LASIK? If you’re over 40 and still want to enjoy visual freedom, refractive lens exchange (RLE) could be right for you. At Kirk Eye Center in River Forest, our ophthalmologists recommend RLE for patients with presbyopia or common refractive errors such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. The procedure, which is almost identical to cataract surgery, involves removing the natural lens of your eye and replacing it with the premium IOL of your choice. This provides both clear vision and peace of mind, as RLE prevents the development of cataracts in the future. 

Macular Degeneration

Macular degeneration, or AMD, is a serious eye condition that can lead to permanent vision loss. However, it doesn’t have to. The team at Kirk Eye Center in River Forest is excited to offer our patients LumiThera’s state-of-the-art Valeda photobiomodulation treatment for dry AMD. This innovative light therapy can stimulate cellular function and promote tissue repair with no injections or dilation required. To determine whether you are a good candidate for Valeda, your eye doctor will begin by conducting detailed retinal exams and imaging to provide a comprehensive analysis of your individual needs. 

Glaucoma

As a leading cause of blindness worldwide, glaucoma is an eye condition that Kirk Eye Center takes seriously. Our River Forest team prioritizes early detection and prompt treatment to preserve as much of your vision as possible. We offer a wide range of treatments, including laser therapies such as SLT and LPI, minimally invasive procedures such as iStent, goniotomy, and ECP, and traditional glaucoma surgeries to treat all types and stages of glaucoma. 

Optical

Are you looking for the perfect pair of glasses or contacts? Kirk Eye Center in River Forest is home to our state-of-the-art optical center, where we offer a wide selection of frames, lenses, and contacts as well as custom fittings to ensure you end up with the best fit for your lifestyle and vision needs. Some of our advanced lenses include high definition (HD), multifocal, blue-light filtering, and scleral lenses. We also feature top eyewear brands including Maui Jim, YSL, Gucci, Silhouette, State, Ernest Hemingway, OGI, Scojo Readers, Kate Spade, Dolce & Gabbana, Marie Claire, and more! 

Whether you’re looking for treatment for chronic eye conditions like macular degeneration and glaucoma, or are ready to achieve visual freedom with procedures like LASIK or RLE, the experienced team at Kirk Eye Center in River Forest is here to help. Schedule your appointment today!