Reviews
The team at Kirk Eye Center is dedicated to providing a wide range of eye care services to meet your unique vision needs. We are a family-owned practice founded more than 50 years ago, currently spanning three generations of doctors. Over the years, many patients have trusted us to provide high-quality ophthalmology care in a safe and attentive environment. We invite you to take a look at our patient feedback to learn more about what you can expect when you visit us in River Forest or Gurnee, IL.
"Great overall experience with my Lasik procedure for both my eyes. Dr. Kirk & the staff were fantastic throughout the entire process. I'm so pumped that I don't have to wear contacts or glasses ever again!"
"This is the second time I’ve been to Kirk Eye Center on Harlem. I could not be more pleased. I’ve never had to wait more than a minute or 2 after I arrive. Everyone is friendly and helpful. I’ve seen the technician Rose and Dr Kirk Jr both times and enjoyed being assisted by both. There is even plenty of parking. Glad to have them caring for my diabetic and other needs"
"This is absolutely no exaggeration. Dr Tyler Kirk saved my right eye. He is the reason I have vision in that eye. I will be a Kirk Eye Center customer for life!"
"Gurnee Kirk is my "go to home office". Recently had the Femto/Lasik cataract surgery at the surgical center in River Forest. I cannot begin to tell you how professional and yet personal everyone was I came in contact with. From the doctors and technicians, to staff and even the terrific van driver. Everything went so smoothly and I was informed every inch of the way in a very successful procedure. Even the followups being turned over to my long time Optometrist just down the street from me. Five stars is not enough... twenty or more is necessary. Choose Kirk Eye Center, you'll always be grateful you did. Darrell May, Antioch IL."
"Had cataract surgery on both eyes and they took very good care of me would highly recommend them."
"Very pleased with results. The whole proces of having laser surgery was incredible easy & pain free. Doctors and their team were professional , well organized and very nice."
"I knew that eventually I would need Cataract surgery. I attempted to find a surgeon, but I was disappointed with reviews until I changed my eye doctor to Dr Crawford in Antioch who agreed that I would benefit from surgery and recommended Kirk Eye Center in Gurnee. My experience has been nothing short of miraculous. The appointments were prompt and professional. The procedure was PAINLESS, and recovery has been free of any problems! The results exceeded my expectations. In my closet, I can tell the difference between Navy and black. I don't need a flashlight to see the floor in my car. I can see the back of my cabinets. Under the exceptional operation and continuing support, I receive from Dr. Kirk and Dr. Crawford, I am extremely pleased with the outcoming!"
"Marcie and Jane are fantastic! So kind and genuinely caring. Dr. Kirk was very nice as well, and we didn’t have to wait very long to see the doctor."
"I've been a Kirk patient since I was a kid-- my dad has been a patient of theirs for even longer. I had moved away, but have returned to help my parents. I always thought of them as completely trustworthy, but recently they performed magic for me. TLDR: Hiral Patel gave me the best prescription I've had in almost two decades and Viviana Cano eased my anxiety over switching back to contact lenses after almost three decades of wearing only glasses. Now, all the extra details. Last year, my vision was so bad that I applied for blind disability. My mom and dad insisted that I come home and go to Kirk for a definitive evaluation. Five hours into the appointment, my future was bleak. The final recommendation, a week later, was surgery. My parents were totally ready and willing to pay for it, but I hate spending their money and put it off put if off put it off. I'm going to skip the specifics on the stuff about the bad diabetic protocol prescribed by my primary and how ! ginned up the courage to change my own insulin dosage and how that probably saved my life and jump right to the day when a friend told me that her eyes didn't track together and she didn't see in stereo but wearing hard lenses gave her real vision for several hours a day. I immediately thought "let's get me over to Kirk and ask them about this." I was almost too shy to make the appointment, but the possibility of being able to drive again was too seductive. I called and set the time. I got there an hour early. David and I sat in the parking lot eating precut watermelon from Jewel (same plaza.) I was nervous. Doctor Patel strutted to the lobby to grab me for my examination and I was immediately filled with confidence. Anyone with that much personal security must be great at their job. I was not disappointed. "I want this to work," I offered. She smiled quickly and told me "remember to blink." I'm drowning you in minutiae. Let me bring this to a 10/10 conclusion: my vision is now corrected to 20/20 (I can read a sign from three blocks away!) and the lenses correct my astigmatism and keep my eyes in line. Now: Viviana. When I asked her to take a selfie that she liked (for me to use in this review) she didn't immediately understand that it was to praise and appreciate her. She's extremely deserving of both. I came in two days after my miracle exam, not sure if I had successfully removed the acuvue daily lens from my right eye. She took a peek and confirmed that it was out, and placed an order for some more trial lenses so that I could make sure it was the right fit for me. I came in again today with both lenses still in and significant anxiety over that fact. Today, Viviana removed the lenses and gave me a comforting tutorial that I think might help (and then listened patiently and socially awkward me gave her an unsolicited lesson on trafficking of vulnerable groups in rural areas that flowed from my rant against Loyola facepalm. Patient and kind and so helpful! Thank you."
"I feel fortunate to live so close to this top-notch provider of eye health services. Great and friendly people, and it would be hard to beat their experience in this field. Highly recommend."
"From the time my wife and/or I walk in until we leave - everything is always the best!"
"Due to my job, dealing with grinding all kinds of materials I ended up with metal and rust in my right eye. Thanks to Dr. Carter Kirk along with Dr. Hiral Patel extraction was a success and I no longer had pain, swelling and extreme redness. KEC has amazing eye doctors!"
"Went there to get my chalazion of 2 years removed. (Heard i needed surgery to remove it kept me scared.) Erica was so sweet and great, Dr. Kirk and Wendy were great in explaining the procedure and helping me gain the courage to get it done same day. was a quick 4 minute procedure! will recommend this place until I am blue in the face. :) <3 Dr. Kirk also let me record it!! Thanks everyone!!"
"Kind and professional attention before and after my surgery."
"After consulting with Dr. Tyler Kirk, I had cataract surgery with multilens implants on both of my eyes. I received ample information about my options and the procedure before surgery. At the Kirk Eye Center where the surgeries were performed, the enire staff was helpful, supportive, and efficient. The result is that I am now seeing better than I ever have--without glasses!"
"Dr. Patel, was not only showed compassion for my son who could not sit still, but was also thorough. Dr. Patel made the process seamless. Thank you so much!"
"I have been treated by all three Kirk family M.D.s (Scott, his son Tyler, and Scott's brother Kent), and all seem competent and thorough. Additionally Dr. Scott Kirk performed cataract surgery on me about four months previously with a good outcome. Robin, the optical dept. manager was especially helpful when I asked her to check the correction on two sets of glasses I had purchased elsewhere. The staff is in general fairly friendly, especially the two women at the front desk. --- Ten years later I'm still coming back, and on October 3, 2024, Dr. Scott saw me. Assistants are doing more of the work, but Scott comes in, does the dilated examination, and explains your condition to you. Fortunately for this 80-year old, he said that all looked good. I plan to be moving up north fairly soon, but I will still take Amtrak to Chicago for him to examine me."
"I like going to Kirk Eye Center because everything runs smoothly. A person’s eyes are so important and they carefully explain the procedures that they do. When you leave, you feel confident that you have received high quality care."
"Cassandra started my grandfather's appointment. My grandpa is 92 she was so patient, kind, and compassionate. Her whole aura was positive. I work in the medical field as a RN so I don't leave many reviews because I believe anyone working in the medical field should be patient, kind, understanding, compassionate, listen, and take their time with their patients. However, Cassandra from the Kirk Eye Center in River Forest impressed me. Keep having that warm caring heart Cassandra you just don't even know how many people a day you make feel heard and cared about and not just another person with insurance to bill and get paid. I hope that management finds and reads this review and give you the praise (and maybe a raise too) that you deserve!"
"Kirk Eye Center in River Forest is the best ever for great eye care. The Kirk Family has been caring for my eyes forever and after my recent cataract surgery my eyesight is 20/20! They let me know when it’s time for a check-up and the wait time is non-existent. If you need any type of eye care, this is the only place to visit. You won’t be disappointed!"
"I recently had cataract surgery and it's the best thing I've ever done. The process was easy, painless and effective. I had the multi-focal lenses using laser surgery and my vision is 20/20. I couldn't be happier! I highly recommend KIRK EYE CENTER for all eye-related issues."
"I found this place by a miracle and so happy I came here. I’ve recently had some scary eye issues and the staff are very professional, personable, kind, patient and extremely helpful with all questions without any rudeness which is hard to find these days. The Doctors are thorough and truly listen to issues and help reassure you with getting better again. I’ve never looked forward to coming in for any appointments until I found this office. You can’t be in better hands anywhere else. I will continue to come to this office and recommend all family & friends."
"100% very good"
"Had a wonderful experience at Kirk Eye Center. The receptionist Vicki was great. She was very helpful and patient as I had many questions. Mimi is the best. I felt quite welcomed. I was nervous regarding the visit, and she made me feel well supported. Dr. Kent Kirk was very professional and very knowledgeable. I did not feel rushed throughout the visit. Thank you, Dr. Kirk, and to the great staff."
"I have had numerous eye surgeries over last 3 years. Thank God for Dr Tyler Kirk and his staff in Glen Ellyn, IL. I most recently had cataract surgery and 24 hours later I feel amazing. My sight has returned and I owe it all to Kirk Eye Center because they were committed to helping me get better. I recommend these guys to anyone seeking professional and great care.Thank You, Dana Noel"
"Incredible experience at Kirk as a new patient! I made an appointment and was seen the next day. Only 2 minutes from walking in the office door, I was being examined. Rose, who initiated and did the first battery of tests, was pleasant and very informative about each test being done. Dr Carter Kirk was the ultimate ophthalmologist, friendly and adjusting his explanation to a level that could be easily understood. I experienced absolutely the best and most thorough exam ever! As an example of the expertise and competence of this office, the practice has dental students doing their practical training there."
"Kirk Eye Center is excellent. We always receive thorough and informative care. They take the time to answer any questions we have and are kind and empathetic. Kirk Optical is fantastic as well. Great selection of glasses but best of all is the service. They always take the time to ensure a good fit for glasses. They are so patient, helpful, and caring."
"Kirk Eye Center and Dr. Scarpulla are the absolute best! On the advice of a friend’s recommendation, I sought help for my eyesight after unimpressive results from cataract surgery with an out-of-state ophthalmologist. Dr. Scarpulla restored my eyesight to 20/20 vision with a YAG procedure, painless and effective! I am so very grateful; colors are more vibrant and objects sharply delineated. Dr. Scarpulla is a gem—professional, kind, and knowledgeable. The nurses, receptionists, and surgical scheduler are all equally professional and compassionate. I am so very pleased with my results and recommend Kirk Eye Center—I give them TEN stars!!!"
"My cataract surgery was performed by Doctor Carter Kirk. The entire operation is very professional, Knowledgeable and friendly. Doctor Kirk answered all my questions in a way that I could understand. The results were amazing, I have bright clear vision now without glasses."
"Staff was amazing! Throughout the entire experience staff was professional and caring. Dr Tyler and Dr Carter took extra steps to ensure procedure was successful."
"I've been a Kirk patient since I was a kid-- my dad has been a patient of theirs for even longer. I had moved away, but have returned to help my parents. I always thought of them as completely trustworthy, but recently they performed magic for me. TLDR: Hiral Patel gave me the best prescription I've had in almost two decades and Viviana Cano eased my anxiety over switching back to contact lenses after almost three decades of wearing only glasses.Now, all the extra details. Last year, my vision was so bad that I applied for blind disability. My mom and dad insisted that I come home and go to Kirk for a definitive evaluation. Five hours into the appointment, my future was bleak. The final recommendation, a week later, was surgery. My parents were totally ready and willing to pay for it, but I hate spending their money and put it off put if off put it off. I'm going to skip the specifics on the stuff about the bad diabetic protocol prescribed by my primary and how I ginned up the courage to change my own insulin dosage and how that probably saved my life and jump right to the day when a friend told me that her eyes didn't track together and she didn't see in stereo but wearing hard lenses gave her real vision for several hours a day.I immediately thought "let's get me over to Kirk and ask them about this." I was almost too shy to make the appointment, but the possibility of being able to drive again was too seductive. I called and set the time. I got there an hour early. David and I sat in the parking lot eating precut watermelon from Jewel (same plaza.) I was nervous. Doctor Patel strutted to the lobby to grab me for my examination and I was immediately filled with confidence. Anyone with that much personal security must be great at their job. I was not disappointed."I want this to work," I offered. She smiled quickly and told me "remember to blink." I'm drowning you in minutiae. Let me bring this to a 10/10 conclusion: my vision is now corrected to 20/20 (I can read a sign from three blocks away!) and the lenses correct my astigmatism and keep my eyes in line. Now: Viviana. When I asked her to take a selfie that she liked (for me to use in this review,) she is so humble that she didn't immediately understand that it was to praise and appreciate her. She's extremely deserving of both. I came in two days after my miracle exam, not sure if I had successfully removed the acuvue daily lens from my right eye. She took a peek and confirmed that it was out, and placed an order for some more trial lenses so that I could make sure it was the right fit for me. I came in again today with both lenses still in and significant anxiety over that fact. Today, Viviana removed the lenses and gave me a comforting tutorial that I think might help (and then listened patiently and socially awkward me gave her an unsolicited lesson on trafficking of vulnerable groups in rural areas that flowed from my rant against Loyola facepalm. Patient and kind and so helpful! Thank you. Infinity/ infinity"
"I have been going to Kirk Eyecare Center for over 20 years and look forward to each and every visit. I know that my vision is in excellent hands and I feel like the staff and Doctors take extreme care with each and every patient. I recommend this facility to everyone I know and It gives me peace of mind to know that my vision is their priority."
"The staffing is very good the day of my surgery 5/7/24 they made feel less nervous than I was when I walk in and looking to get the left eye 👁️ done on the 5/14/24 they are quick would highly recommend this place Dr Scarpulla she is great."
"Superior Optical Care - We have been with Kirk Eye Center since the 1980's, receiving care from Dr. Kent Kirk and his father before him. Dr 'Kent' has continue to provide care to our family. He is knowledgeable, compassionate, and conservative in provision of a patient's care. As our needs have changed we have been able to count on Dr. Kent Kirk to provide cutting edge care for our eyes. I would recommend him to anyone seeking an exceptional ophthalmologist. "
"I first went to Kirk eye center 60 years ago. They did great now for my husband. The doctors are the best"
"Friendly knowledgeable competent glasses staff. Nice selection of frames"
"Wonderful staff who took such great care of my mother in law. Jeanie was awesome! Thanks!"
"I had my first visit to Kirk Eye Center today to have a chalazion (stye-like) removed from my eyelid. Everyone in the facility was super nice and made me feel right at home. Dr. Kirk was super great, informative, and made me feel very comfortable. I really highly recommend this center and could not be happier with my experience. Thanks Doc!"
"I just had a cataract removed and had a pleasant experience starting with the friendly receptionist and then all the awesome staff. Everyone made sure I was comfortable and explained what would take place. The procedure was quick and painless. I would highly recommend Kirk Eye Center and their friendly and knowledgeable staff to anyone. Thank you for making my experience pleasant."
"I trust these guys with all my eyes’ needs! Mimi and Theresa are great!"
"This place is and always has been amazing. I’ve moved and still travel back to this location because of the wonderful experience I always have. Highly recommend!"
"Totally professional, all questions answered"
"Dr.Kirk was amazing and very nice! The patient services were great! I was treated and eye problem resolved. I will continue to go here for any services needed. Keep up the great work!"
"Dr. Carter Kirk and his staff were very polite and professional. My wife and I, who were both patients that day, were very pleased."
"Pleasant Staff and felt safe! Professional in all aspects! Efficient and speedy Operation! Thanks for everything! JPH"
"I am terrified of anything medical, but the staff and Dr. Scott Kirk were kind, compassionate, and knowledgeable. I commend the outstanding care I received!"
"Thank you Kirk. great place super fast"
"I must take a.moment and highlight the ladies at the front desk- Kinga & Vicki. My last visit was an Odyssey getting there. Everything that could go wrong went wrong as I persevered to get to my appt on time. It culminated with me traversing 3 miles on foot to get there. Kindly, throughout my whole stressful adventure, these ladies maintained close phone communication with me. Rather than canceling me, they reworked my appt so that I could still be seen shortly after I arrived. I am so grateful for such grace. Most Dr offices would have callously canceled & rescheduled me for another day despite my traumatic quest. Thank you Kinga & Vicki. You are a blessing. Your front desk position is extremely important. You are the face of RFKEC and you represent them SUPERBLY!!!"
"The staff is exceptional, friendly and caring. My surgical experience was very positive. I felt confident in the way in which the team performed. I could not be happier with the results!"
"The procedure went very smoothly and was a lot easier than I imagined!"
"Very, very happy with the services provided by Kirk Eye Center. The entire team at Kirk Eye Center are professional, caring and thorough in their duties. I could not be happier with the outcome of my cataract surgery."
"Great experience with Dr Carter Kirk. He did my evaluation for cataract surgery. Thorough and complete. He did recommend surgery for my left eye and walk me thru options. Grateful for such s kind and understanding Dr. I did ask alot of questions and Dr Carter answered them all."
"Came in as a walk in for eye discomfort and they were able to squeeze me in asap! Their staff is so kind and accommodating - didn’t have to wait too long to be seen by the doctor. Strongly recommend"
"Friendly staff! Pleasant and knowledgeable. Visit was thorough and I was taken in promptly."
"Dr. Tyler Kirk gave me my sight back when two other doctors could not. I lost my sight during a routine cataract surgery performed by another doctor. Dr.Kirk was the only one that operated successsfully and gave me my sight back. I will be forever grateful."
"Tyler Kirk - Dr. Tyler Kirk gave me my sight back when two other doctors could not. I lost my sight during a routine cataract surgery performed by another doctor. Dr.Kirk was the only one that operated successsfully and gave me my sight back. I will be forever grateful."
"Very, very happy with the services provided by Kirk Eye Center. The entire team at Kirk Eye Center are professional, caring and thorough in their duties. I could not be happier with the outcome of my cataract surgery."
"Excellent and prompt service every time I come in for a appointment. Dr. Carter Kirk goes over and beyond to provide you with the greatest care, and the surgery center gives quick and efficient service when you come in for surgery."
"Fabulous service in optical department!"
"Wonderful Doctor Very professional and very nice guy"
"Thank you! to the office manager at GE for getting my prescription refilled (with additional refills!). Moved to California last spring & had a prescription snafu last month. I appreciate your help and kindness. 👏🏼"
"Easy parking and an accomadating Friendly staff. I was fully informed of what was being done . I have complete confidence in the staff and the physician . I trust Dr Kent Kirk with my eyes . I had lasik more than 20 years ago with Dr Kent Kirk and I could not be more pleased . I didn’t look forward to cataracts . It stinks getting old but I’m glad I have such good people to take care of me . I had cataract surgery October 18th 2023 It was so easy I’m mad I didn’t do it sooner. It’s one week and vision is 20/20 . No pain Eye drops but no oral medication."
"Friendly and quick service, and a reliable eye exam each year. Thanks!"
"Excellent service , highly recommend 👌"
"Dr. Tyler Kirk performed cataract and glaucoma surgeries on each of my eyes. The results are fantastic. The procedure was explained well and all my questions were answered so it was very comfortable. The entire team was thoughtful and pleasant. It was a great experience."
"Kirk Eye Center in River Forest is an excellent business. The receptionists that check you in are very friendly and down to earth. The facility is clean and professional. Dr Carter is knowledgeable, patient focused, friendly, and very helpful. Dr Bauer is also down to earth, kind, and has a ton of experience helpful patients. The women who check you out at the end of your visit are always very friendly and personal. I have nothing but good things to say about this Eye Center. Richard Falbo"
"I had cataract surgery a few months ago at the Kirk Eye Center. Dr. Kent Kirk was fantastic. He listened to all of my concerns and made me feel very comfortable. The staff was also very professional. I would highly recommend them for all your eye care needs.."
"I had cataract surgery a few months ago at the Kirk Eye Center. Dr. Kent Kirk was fantastic. He listened to all of my concerns and made me feel very comfortable. The staff was also very professional. I would highly recommend them for all your eye care needs.."
"My father asked me to write this review for him regarding Kirk Eye Center and a couple of their doctors. If he could give them more than 5 stars, he says he would.In July 2023 my father had an eye problem that needed immediate attention. Dr. Tyler Kirk saw my father quickly and went above and beyond to resolve the problem. In August 2023 my mother had a contact stuck in her eye causing her to experience significant eye pain. Dr. Scott Kirk saw her quickly, again going above an beyond to resolve the problem. These are extraordinary, caring, helpful doctors. They have gone above and beyond to help my parents. My parents would recommend them to anybody."
"My father asked me to write this review for him regarding Kirk Eye Center and a couple of their doctors. If he could give them more than 5 stars, he says he would.In July 2023 my father had an eye problem that needed immediate attention. Dr. Tyler Kirk saw my father quickly and went above and beyond to resolve the problem. In August 2023 my mother had a contact stuck in her eye causing her to experience significant eye pain. Dr. Scott Kirk saw her quickly, again going above an beyond to resolve the problem. These are extraordinary, caring, helpful doctors. They have gone above and beyond to help my parents. My parents would recommend them to anybody."
"I had cataract surgery on both eyes at Kirk Eye Center. My Vision was a mess but almost immediately after surgery I could see so well, able to see things in this house I wasn't able to see for the five years we lived here. The staff are all kind and Profesional. Would highly recommend Kirk Eye Center. Thank you Dr Carter Kirk and all of your staff! I CAN SEE!!"
"I was seen at the time of my appointment, no waiting. The staff was very courteous. Dr. Scott Kirk was very efficient in his exam and discussion of any follow up required. As this was my annual exam, my records were immediately available for comparison purposes. I have been to Kirk Eye Center for over ten years, and intend to continue with them. as I am very satisfied as to the care that I receive."
"Both visits and surgery outcomes were excellent"
"Great team and excellent Eyecare!!"
"I recently had the privilege of undergoing cataract surgery performed by Dr. Tyler Kirk and his exceptional team. To say I am delighted with the results would be an understatement. From the moment I stepped into their care, the experience was nothing short of remarkable. Dr. Kirk's expertise and precision were evident throughout the procedure, making it entirely painless and comfortable. The transformation in my vision has been nothing short of miraculous. The results have far surpassed my wildest expectations. I can't even remember when my eyesight was last this remarkable. I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Tyler Kirk and his dedicated team of professionals. Their skill, compassion, and commitment to patient care are truly commendable. Thanks to them, I now enjoy a level of vision I had long thought was unattainable. If you're considering cataract surgery, I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Tyler Kirk and his team. They have not only improved my vision but also my quality of life, and for that, I am truly grateful."
"Dr Patel was very good and thorough. Its a very pleasant eye center."
"The staff was attentive and professional. Waiting time was minimal. The doctor was informative and his bedside manner was great. I highly recommend."
"Everyone is so very nice especially Ursula! The Doctors are awesome! Treated very kindly. Would highly recommend!! Thank you!!"
"Great location and staff"
"Very professional staff. Will be back."
"Great yearly check up at this beautiful office. Super friendly staff"
"Came into the office to get some information on refractive surgery and the staff was kind and very helpful"
"Super friendly staff! Also very welcoming!"
"Very caring staff. Up to date, thorough exam left me feeling confident. Dr Kent is a caring experienced Doctor. I highly recommend this practice"
"The entire staff at KEC was super welcoming and friendly :)"
"All staff is always so pleasant and helpful and courteous. Gurnee site and tech Madeline W-F is a great asset with her friendly smile and can do attitude. Kudos to the whole staff for their professionalism and helpfulness."
"Recently visited for a prescription. Dr. Gunther was very professional and explained everything I needed to know. The technician Maddie was very nice and thorough with the testing. I would highly recommend Kirk to all my friends and family!"
"Was looking to switch eye doctors and Kirk Eye Center was highly recommended. I made an appointment for myself and saw Dr. Patel and had a very good experience. Every employee I dealt with was very nice and helpful. I was able to get in and out very quickly with hardly any waiting around. After my good experience, I decided to make an appointment for my mom who saw Dr. Scott Kirk. Again, very good experience. All of the employees are very nice and helpful. One of the technicians, Ursula, was extremely helpful and made sure my mom who is disabled was cared for and made comfortable throughout the appointment. The whole office works very efficiently without compromising on care. Would highly recommend Kirk Eye Center in River Forest!"
"Gurnee location is very clean and all the people are friendly. The transportation to surgery center is amazing and surgery counselor is very knowledgeable and thorough"
"My dad had cataract surgery at the Gurnee location. It was a very good experience not only did they provide great customer service, but the surgical counselor Julissa was great and thorough. I highly recommend."
"The staff at the River Forest location are so kind and very friendly. Pat and Joanne are very personable Mimi is great in the optical shop. The doctors are excellent."
"I bring my client here for her cataracts. She recently got surgery. Frances loves Maddie and thinks she does a great job when we come for her appointments. Maddie makes her feel comfortable and works with her to make sure everything is going smoothly. She has a speech impediment and Maddie makes sure she understood her correctly before proceeding. Would recommend Maddie/Kirk to other people!"
"The staff and doctors are friendly, efficient and knowledgeable. They are a very busy practice, yet I never felt rushed during my exam. I highly recommend the Kirk Eye Center."
"The staff and techs in all the areas I visited from the front desk to the clinical departments, were very friendly, polite and professional. The large photos in the waiting rooms were amazing and created a calm and comfortable atmosphere."
"Great staff very nice and efficient! Would recommend to everyone!"
"The staff is amazing! Super helpful and always on time. I have 0 complaints! They really do go above and beyond"
"I received 100% service from Kirk Eye Center. 100% satisfied with the outcome of my cataract surgery."
"Dr Scarpulla & the staff at the Kirk Eye Center are always professional, pleasant and well organized. They expressed concern for my well being and explained all that was to be done to me and why. I greatly appreciated them and their service. Richard Guzik"
"No one could have told me how dramatic the difference between pre-surgery and post-surgery are! I still am amazed to wake up and be able to see clearly and vividly. The experience was absolutely painless, very efficient and everyone involved was kind and thoughtful!"
"Another excellent appointment with Dr. Scarpulla and her team! Everyone is very professional and caring. I am so confident and comfortable being in their care. Thank you."
"Super"
"I'm very impressed by this medical office! I had great experience and definitely will come back again"
"I had cataract surgery on both eyes this past month. The pre-surgery visits were efficient and informative detailing my options for new optical lenses and what I would need to do to prepare. The entire staff as well as the doctors were friendly and knowledgeable. The two surgeries went effortlessly with no pain. The post-surgery exams were also efficient informing me of the healing process. All in all everything went excellently and I am enjoying my new glasses-free vision. Thank you Doctor Carter Kirk, Rose, and the rest of the Kirk staff."
"I received 100% service from Kirk Eye Center. 100% satisfied with the outcome of my cataract surgery."
"First class medical care . The front desk staff and the entire team that work with Carter KirkMD ARE FIRST CLASS. THE thoroughness and the exceptional bedside manner is a rare find these days…. I would not even think of considering any other opthalmologist other than this practice."
"Abby was one of the most proficienal technician we ever met, in addition to this she was so kind and helpful, we really do respect and appreciate her. Thanks alot."
"My husband has suffered with cataracts since he was born and now thanks to Dr. Kirk he is able to drive and see clearly! We cannot thank Dr. Kirk enough for this life changing procedure on my husband. Procedure did feel a little uncomfortable for my husband but that was only for a few minutes."
"LIke a busy bee hive of trained, Caring eye specialists-helping a lot of people improve their eyesight."
"I am very pleased with the results of my cataract operation on both eyes."
"Could not have asked for a more wonderful experience. Have been in great care at Kirk eye center for many years and finally took the leap to have LASIK.Dr. Kirk and his team were helpful and caring during the pre-op steps and answered any/all questions. The recovery was a breeze and would 100% recommend to all friends and family."
"Doctor Tyler Kirk is great and so is his staff. Thanks again Doctor Kirk."
"This office at Belmont and Harlem is run well, the staff and Dr. Carter are efficient, caring, kind and friendly. The offices and waiting area is clean with good lighting. Parking is wonderful. I am so glad I found this team. They care about your cost as well."
"Excellent staff: friendly and most supportive and personal . Dr. Kirk is Outstanding and personal."
"I've got a different perspective on this practice. I've worked with them as a vendor for 14 years. They are the type of practice that is well respected by their patients and other doctors. They have been awesome to work with."
"Everyone from Dr. SCARPULLA, Marta, and the Office Manager, Danielle are top shelf care givers. They are professional, helpful, friendly, informative...what you expect! Highly recommended by this senior citizen. Respectfully submitted by, Frank Jasch"
"Amazing experience with Dr. Kirk and his staff from my consultation to the day of my lasik procedure. Everyone was friendly, helpful, and extremely thorough! Dr. Kirk is beyond wonderful! I would highly recommend the River Forest Center. Gina~"
"I am very pleased with the Techs that have seen me at the Kirk eye center they are courteous, knowledgeable and pleasant to talk to. Abby, Rosie, Marta, are wonderful!!! And of course Dr Scarpulla n Dr Carter who are great caring Ophthalmologists! I also have to give Kudos to the front staff… Fiona n Leslie for scheduling. Geo"
"Dr. Scott Kirk performed my cataract surgery with a multifocal lens. The procedure was painless and the results were significantly better than I could have imagined. I can’t even remember how long it has been since my eyesight was this great. A huge thank you to Dr. Kirk and his team of professionals."
"I am a patient of Dr. Kathleen Scarpulla for over a dozen years. Thank you Dr. for your professionalism. I am happy to be her patient."
"Everyone is so very nice & knowledgeable. The Doctors & staff are awesome! Would highly recommend to everyone. Thank you!!"
"Fast and Friendly"
"My husband had an amazing experience here! The consult was about an hour and a half where they review everything about your eyes and make sure you're a candidate. They will then have you meet with the scheduler afterwards to discuss cost and scheduling (if you're ready). The day of the surgery was great! He was there for about an hour and a half, didn't feel any pain and was back to 20/20 that same day! Couldn't recommend Dr Kirk any higher!"
"I am a patient of Dr. Kathleen Scarpulla for several years. Thank you Dr. for professionalism. I am happy to be her patient."
"I want to thank Dr. Tyler Kirk for his excellent care of my eyes. I began as a glaucoma patient and have gradually developed cataracts in both eyes. Dr. Kirk’s care in removing my cataracts has restored my vision to 20/20 and glaucoma pressures have been reduced significantly. The communication is thorough for any and all procedures. I highly recommend Dr. Tyler Kirk for eye care."
"Dr Kent Kirk was very professional and explained all issues in an easy to comprehend manner. The cataract surgery went smoothly"
"I've got a different perspective on this practice. I've worked with them as a vendor for 14 years. They are the type of practice that is well respected by their patients and other doctors. They have been awesome to work with."
"I was referred to Dr. Tyler Kirk after cataract gone bad surgery, performed by another doctor at a different eye clinic, blinded me in my right eye. Two other doctors couldn't do what Dr. Tyler did, which was perform surgery to restore my sight in that eye. I will be eternally grateful to Dr. Tyler Kirk for everything he has done for me over the past 6 years. If you are looking for experienced eye care with a friendly, caring, helpful atmosphere, you must go to Kirk Eye Center. I personally recommend Dr. Tyler Kirk, he is the best!"
"Best professional, customer friendly medical practice. Drs. Kirk have treated me for metal in my eye and cataracts with a perfect outcome. Great staff, excellent clinicians."
"Dr Scott Kirk recently performed surgery to my droopy left eyelid. The results were terrific. I couldn’t be more pleased."
"Excellent care and professional doctor"
"(Translated by Google) I am a patient of Dr. Kathleen Scarpulla for several years. Thank you Dr. for professionalism. I am happy to be her patient. (Original) Jestem pacjentka Dr. Kathleen Scarpulla od kilkunastu lat .Dziękuje Dr .za profesjonalizm. Jestem zadowolona za jestem jej pacjentka."
"couldn’t ask for a better experience!cataracts removed and such a smooth process. The staff is incredible, so kind and efficient. I have already recommended them to several friends. A great experience all around."
"My exam finished an hour after they closed. They told me they were still open so that I wouldn’t feel guilty. My eyes don’t work together. They referred me to a specialist and gave me a new sharp prescription. It’s a good news/ bad news thing. 10/10Highly Recommended. Everyone treated me well. I was one giant panic attack and they were great with me."
"My exam finished an hour after they closed. They told me they were still open so that I wouldn't feel guilty. My eyes don't work together. They referred me to a specialist and gave me a new sharp prescription. It's a good news/ bad news thing. 10/10Highly Recommended. Everyone treated me well. I was one giant panic attack and they were great with me."
"Mimi is my go to lady for glasses going on a decade. Once again she did an awesome job helping me with my new glasses!! Love Kirk Optical!"
"Everyone is very. Nice Ursula is my favorite nurse Mary N"
"Very efficient and friendly. Addressed all my concerns and answered all my questions"
"Seeing better! Who would believe the colors after cataract surgery would be so vibrant? First the left eye, then the right eye was the plan. Well, it was very easy to understand the importance of great eye care after I covered my left eye (with my hand) , looked at an object and for many years thought it was burgundy, but, in fact it was purple. Well, this is just my example of how surprised I was to see the brightness and clarity around me. Thank you to the great surgical expertise of Dr. Kent Kirk, Dr. Scott Kirk and all the Docs snd Staff at the Kirk Eye & Surgical Center."
"I had cataracts removed from both eyes. I cannot say enough about Kirk. The staff is extremely friendly and incredibly efficient. I can’t imagine how many patients they see each day, and yet they are so caring. The doctors really care, and go out of their way to make sure you have an easy and perfect experience."
"Very caring, one person is as nice as the other. I come from 22 miles because they are so great. Dr's are amazing. Feel very thankful."
"Everyone is very professional and efficient.. travel a long distance. Everyone is fantastic. Can't recommend them enough."
"I needed cataract surgery and am So glad I came to Kirk. So efficient and what a friendly staff! They make sure you understand everything your treatment will encompass. I HIGHLY recommend them!"
"I was looking into getting lasik. Best investment ever!! I did research on different places and decided to go with Kirk Eye. The gurnee location customer service was very nice. The the team was very step by step with me. I would recommend them to anyone. The actual procedure was at their River Forest location. But I have no complaints about them either. The staff was great at both locations. Making this process so easy."
"I cannot thank the Kirk Eye Center enough for the wonderful service that they provided for me. I am 78 years old and I had cataract Lasik surgery done in both eyes in March of 2023. From the start to the finish, all exams were done at the Glen Ellyn office and Lasik surgery was done in River Forest. I have to say that all the people working at the two locations, under Dr. Kent Kirk, are beyond words. They are like family and yet very professional. Dr. Kent walked me through the steps leading to the Lasik surgery, which is very rewarding and totally painless. I opted for the IOL lens replacements, which I highly recommend. Dr. Kent, you and your staff are the best. Thank you for everything. Sincerely, RICHARD ALBANESE"
"Great doctors! Clean office and friendly people!"
"A fabulous place. The doctors take their time and are very thorough."
"If I could give this Eye Center 10 stars, I would. I have just completed my first laser cataract surgery in my left eye and I couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome! I look forward to my next procedure on my right eye in a week with no hesitation or apprehension. Not only is the staff in Gurnee, exceptional, kind and courteous and helpful, the doctors that you see there are professional, kind, efficient and very knowledgeable, and make sure that you are comfortable with any decision you make. I was hesitant to do this, even though I have had Lasik surgery in the past but I couldn’t have had a better outcome or results. The doctors and staff at the surgery center were as efficient, courteous and kind as they are in Gurnee in helping you relax and guide you through the procedure with ease and confidence. If anyone is looking for either cataract or Lasik surgery on any level, please do not pass this place up, you’ll never regret it. I know I didn’t and I sincerely thank everyone so much"
"Every one was very nice. Maddie was the best."
"Entire staff is great! 100% satisfied with the work they did."
"I CAN SEE AGAIN !! This is the first review I have ever written, but very well deserving. Excellent care from the receptionists to the technicians to obviously the doctors. The receptionists were very accommodating in scheduling appointments. The technicians explained what each test determined, while the doctor determined and implemented the correct action. Cataract surgery was successful, pain free, and stress free as I was sedated. Results were back to 20/20 vision. I would highly recommend Kirk Eye Center."
"The office is very nice and clean. The staff are very nice. The doctor was very informative and answered all my questions."
"I was dealing with a very irritated eye and called kirk eye center they heard my discomfort and were able to squeeze me in that day. Danielle a manager and the front desk were so incredibly nice and helpful. Dr Carter Kirk was very thorough and knowledgeable. I had such a pleasant experience with the entire office."
"I was looking into getting lasik. Best investment ever!! I did research on different places and decided to go with Kirk Eye. The gurnee location customer service was very nice. The the team was very step by step with me. I would recommend them to anyone. The actual procedure was at their River Forest location. But I have no complaints about them either. The staff was great at both locations. Making this process so easy."
"I was looking into getting lasik. Best investment ever!! I did research on different places and decided to go with Kirk Eye. The gurnee location customer service was very nice. The the team was very step by step with me. I would recommend them to anyone. The actual procedure was at their River Forest location. But I have no complaints about them either. The staff was great at both locations. Making this process so easy."
"Extremely professional staff ; caring and skilled providers. A truly exceptional experience"
"Dr. Kirk Kent and his entire staff were friendly, thorough, and extremely kind. I will definitely be recommending them to everyone looking for lasik."
"I make about 5 phone calls to various eye doctors before I found this location that were very willing to give me a trail set of my contacts. I appreciated it tremendously and the whole staff were very friendly. Thank you so much!!"
"This is the place to go for cataract surgery"
"I was looking into getting lasik. Best investment ever!! I did research on different places and decided to go with Kirk Eye. The gurnee location customer service was very nice. The the team was very step by step with me. I would recommend them to anyone. The actual procedure was at their River Forest location. But I have no complaints about them either. The staff was great at both locations. Making this process so easy."
"Friendly staff, timely visits, and happy with the results."
"What an amazing experience! I went to Kirk to have ICL surgery done and the results surpassed my expectations. I was very nervous before the procedure and the nursing staff made me feel right at home giving me the reassurance I needed. The procedure was quick and painless. I have been wanting to correct my vision for years and they provided me the the safest possible option. I would recommend Kirk Eye to anyone, such a great family of professionals."
"Excellent pre- and post-operative care. Doctors Kirk both were thorough in their exams as well concise explanations of process, procedures and care for cataract surgery as well as Lasix surgery. Support staff caring. comforting and competent. Top-notch team. Highly recommend!"
"I make about 5 phone calls to various eye doctors before I found this location that were very willing to give me a trail set of my contacts. I appreciated it tremendously and the whole staff were very friendly. Thank you so much!!"
"I had Lasik on both eyes after wearing Glasses for 20 years. The staff at Kirk Eye Center was incredibly kind and accommodating! The procedure went smoothly and I am delighted to have ended my dependence on glasses."
"I am absolutely delighted with Kirk Eye Center! I was previously treated for dry eye issues at a major eye clinic in DuPage County but wasn’t seeing any improvement. I first saw Dr. Tyler Kirk at his Glen Ellyn office who took a thorough history and really listened to me! He referred me to Dr. Carter Kirk at the River Forest location where again, I was treated with empathy and understanding. He recommended treatments that are really working for me! My vision has improved drastically! I can’t recommend Kirk Eye Center enough. The doctors are knowledgeable and compassionate and the staff is fantastic (shout out to you, Cassandra)! Vision issues are quite scary but everyone that I dealt with, from the office staff to the technicians to the doctors themselves made me feel welcome and comfortable. I HIGHLY recommend this place."
"Respectful, skilled care"
"I’m just a day after my left eye cataract surgery and feel fine; much of the blurred vision is gone. My experience has been a good one. The doctor and staff that took care of me were experienced in this type of surgery. I liked them informing me of what was happening every step of the way and what each medication given my eye meant. I’m having my other eye also done in February."
"The staff at Dr Kirk office in Glen Ellyn are wonderful"
"I recently had cataracts removed & trifocal lenses put in on Dec. 20, 2022 & 3 weeks later, Jan. 10, 2023. I couldn't be happier with the surgery (it was quick & painless) and the results (my vision is now 20/20 with colors being brighter & images being sharp & clear. It no longer looks like I'm looking through wax paper) I do not have to wear glasses for distance or reading anymore. I had my favorite frames turned into UV-polarized sunglasses! Kirk Eye Center is the best! The Surgical center in River Forest fulfilled all my needs. The staff was accommodating, pleasant, & right on task, explaining what was being done for every step along the way. I was comfortable & relaxed. The doctor, Carter Kirk was very professional, knowledgeable, explained each step, and made sure I was fine at every step of the surgery. You could tell her is an expert at his job. The Gurnee office, for pre-op & follow up appointments, also has a great staff that is welcoming, knowledgeable, friendly, & keeps things moving. I would highly recommend the Kirk Eye Center for anyone contemplating cataract surgery. You will be so happy with your clear sight & you will be happy with the doctors & staff there. Thank you Kirk Eye Center!"
"Lazic prodcedure on one eye: Great resuts with little to no discomfort. No time off work needed. I was pleasently surprised when Dr. Kirk called me a few hours after procedure to ask how I was feeling. Highly reccomed Kirk Eye Center."
"It was the best thing I did. I wasted time waiting because I was scared. Dr Kirk was awesome and the staff was great. No complaints no problems. Well worth the money!!!!!"
"Great experience and results. Very professional office and wonderful doctors. Love waking up and seeing clearly right away!"
"I came here for LASIK not long ago and I had an incredible experience! All of the staff were wonderful, the consultation process was thorough and tailored to my individual situation, and it was easy to get in contact with someone if I had questions. The process of getting LASIK at the surgery center was also great, all of the staff I interacted with were awesome and I felt like I was in good hands the whole time. I left with all of my questions answered, and I felt fully prepared to take care of myself post-procedure. I was really appreciative that Dr. Kirk called me later on in the evening to check in and make sure that the acute post-op period went smoothly, and I know who to call if I ever do need anything from them in the coming months. Overall, I would definitely recommend Kirk Eye Center and the surgery center, and I had a very positive experience!"
"Dr Kirk and his staff did a wonderful job from the beginning of my care through the surgical procedures. They are now helping me with my post op and my results are terrific. I am so very pleased, please consider visiting with them for your vision needs."
"I've had both eyes done one in May 2022 and the second one in September 202 2December 2022 my followup. Superb Work, Doctors very Professional and very Professionally Skilled from the Fathers, Uncles and Sons. The Clean Atmosphere floors not dirty, tables were not dusty or dirty. The Reception Desk personnel were very Caring, Warm and Helpful. The Admitting Nurses whether Female or Male was exceptionally Courteous, Kind and Well Trained. Surgical Area Clean, Staff was Exceptionally Caring, Attenative and Warm Hospitable. I Recommend to anyone that if you're fearful, scared out of your wits I can assure you get the Best Surgery and Treatment any one can dream of from Kirk Eye Center in River Forest, Ill."
"Very good procedure and quick results. Į would highly recomend Dr. Tyler Kirk for eye procedures. Surgical center was very organized."
"I have had several appointments at the Glen Ellyn office and surgery for my cataracts. The staff are friendly, welcoming, professional and helpful. Dr Tyler Kirk spent time explaining the procedure and options. Everything has exceeded my expectations. This is exactly what you hope for from all healthcare providers."
"I was referred here by my eye doctor when I mentioned interest in LASIK. The consultation alone sold me - Dr. Kirk and all of his staff were SO kind, the surgical coordinator Joyce was wonderful and talked me through all my options, so LASIK was a no brainer after that. The actual procedure was quick, the nurses and medical assistants were awesome, Dr Kirk walked me through everything and I knew how to get ahold of him in case something went wrong. I really appreciate that he gives patients a call the night after LASIK to check on them. Overall, I would highly recommend Kirk Eye for anything, but especially LASIK!"
"Great staff and Dr Scarpulls and Dr Kirk are very skilled and thorough. I did have a bit of a problem with a young technician that would not explain what test she was doing. She got me so stressed out I had to have Danielle take over and she was amazing. I miss Shirley. I give a 5 star as I have been going to their clinic many years and Dr Scarpulla treated me for Glaucoma and have helped through issues with my eyes. I was recommended for surgery of my left eye. I will eventually do it. God bless you all."
"Great experience and results. Very professional office and wonderful doctors."
"Very pleased with the results of recent cataract surgery. The staff was excellent. Just as important as the recent results was the excellent way they prepared me for the experience to come and handled my questions. Highly recommended if you’re in need of cataract surgery or need to find out if you are."
"The Kirk Eye Center in Chicago is outstanding. The staff is professional & friendly. Dr. Carter Kirk is one of the best eye doctors I've ever met. He solved my dry eye issues after two visits. See you in 6 months for follow up exam."
"Surgical center staff was wonderful and the process was efficient yet still caring. Cataract surgery was painless and I was sewing later that evening with vastly improved vision."
"Kirk Eye Center is super! Very knowledgeable and helpful. The staff was very professional."
"Excellent service, great follow-up, staff is always friendly and helpful and the doctors are top notch!"
"I went into Kirk Eye Center in for the first time for my annual exam and prescription update. Everything was exceptional from beginning to end. The staff made sure that I was seen right away. My ophthalmic technician was clearly well-versed, experienced, and ready to answer my questions. Her cool and calm demeanor spoke of her professionalism. Her qualities extended to Dr. Kent who is clearly an accomplished physician. He too explained things with great clarity. I look forward to future visits there."
"Great doctor and excellent staff. This is truly a professional operation and you feel that you’re in good hands throughout the procedure. Highly recommend!"
"Great experience with cataract surgery at the Kirk Eye Center. The procedure was quick and the staff very organized. Everything was thoroughly explained before and after the procedure. Wish I had this done years ago as my vision is now better than ever."
"I came here because of rapidly declining vision in my right eye. I was assigned to Dr. Kent Kirk (one of several of the family of Dr. Kirks in this practice) and was absolutely amazed at the quality of the care I received here! Dr. Kent spent nearly an hour (!) with me carefully examining my eyes, asking questions about my health history, diagnosing my condition (which fortunately was treatable), answered ALL my questions and fears, and made real sure I left with the eyedrops and Rx for supplements I needed to care for my condition. When is the last time a doctor spent an hour with you?! He has a kind, gentle chairside manner, reassuring me in no uncertain terms that my vision was 100% fine and just needed some TLC. I returned today for my follow-up and got the green light to resume using my contact lenses, and I couldn't be happier! His treatment worked beautifully! I strongly recommend this caring and highly professional family-owned practice to everybody. And they even took my insurance! How sweet is that!"
"Great experience. Office staff highly professional and make you feel that you are the most important person. They are great listenets."
"I received wonderful, COVID-safe customer service. Dr. Kathleen Scarpulla assisted me. She is patient, efficient, and knowledgeable. When in Chicago, I wouldn't go anywhere else!"
"I had LASIK done at Kirk Eye Center and had a fantastic experience. They did a thorough exam before the surgery and were able to schedule a time that worked for me. On the day of LASIK I was really nervous but the staff was very positive and made me feel at ease. Dr. Kent Kirk did a fabulous job. He comes to chat with you before the surgery to give a run down and made me feel so much less nervous. They use the most up to date LASIK machines and the process was so simple. I was in and out in less than an hour and they took great care of me. I went home and slept as they recommended and woke up being able to see perfectly! I am so happy I decided to get LASIK and more importantly that I chose Kirk Eye Center. They’re the best of the best (I looked into many other places as well)."
"Although I am fairly young, for some reason my eyes started to develop cataracts. Getting to a point when driving my car became a dangerous adventure, after a thorough search on internet I have opted for cataract surgery at Kirk Eye Center. I wasn’t disappointed, everything there was top notch! Starting from the receptionists to the nurses, I was always treated in a very professional and courteous manner. Many thanks to Ms Joyce Wolter, the surgery manager who helped me going through all the paperwork and dealed with my insurance! She made everything look easy to me! All my life since childhood I’ve had poor vision but now after my right eye surgery I have 20/20 vision! It feels like I am reborn, all these vibrant colors and multitude of details I have never been aware before! Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Dr Scott Kirk! You gave me the best gift! We all take for granted the vision and we realize that only after we lose it! Note: I have opted for premium IOL’s, I wanted for my eyes the best I can get. They are quite expensive and not covered by insurance, but I can personally state that they worth every penny! I cannot wait for the left eye surgery a week from today!"
"Dr Kent Kirk and the entire staff are amazing.They are caring, well organized and I had a fantastic resultMy sight in my right eye went from just barely being able to see the big E on the eye chart to 20/25 visionJust incredible!!!Thank you Dr Kent Kirk and staff I could not be happier Getting ready to do my second cataract surgery and I would NOT use anyone else but Kirk Eye Care!!!They know what they are doing and do eye care extremely well!!"
"I don’t think words can express the gratitude I feel towards Dr. Kirk and his incredible office and surgical staff for all that they did for me. I had ICL surgery done last month and it has been life changing. Dr. Kirk was informative, helpful and answered every single question I had before and after surgery. The timing of my recovery overlapped with some personal plans, and Dr. Kirk and his staff went out of their way to still schedule my first few appointments on days and/or times that they don’t normally schedule patients in order to ensure that everything looked and felt good after the procedure. I couldn’t believe how kind and thoughtful they all were. Not only am I still in awe of having perfect vision again, I will forever be grateful to Kirk Eye Center for everything they did for me. I highly recommend Dr. Kirk and the ICL surgery!"
"As a new patient, I had my first opportunity to visit the Gurnee, IL office of ophthalmologist, Dr. Tyler Quentin Kirk. It took some weeks to get the appointment, but I waited patiently and was rewarded this morning with a sense of calm that let me know I was in the right place. From the welcoming voices on the phone and at the front door; during my exams and explanations; to our good-byes, I would like to thank Dr. Kirk and his wonderful staff. Janely, my 'first responder,' with whom I spent the most time, and all the other girls who assisted me or with whom I interacted: Miki, Mary, Val, Wendy, and Julissa. Hope to see you soon."
"Hi my experience with Dr. Tyler Kirk was very good he did both my eyes, first Cataracts removal then for my glaucoma he put in a stint to drain the fluid to keep my pressure down. I didnt have any problems. When I went back for my check up he asked me how is your vision now I told him it was so good that I could see what he was thinking. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 he had a good laugh after that so if you want a great Doctor visit the Kirk Eye Center you will see the world much clearer I promise."
"The staff at the office and the surgery center couldn't be any better. They answered all my questions and put me at ease about the procedure. I'm still amazed at being able to see clearly and the colors. Thank you!"
"Amazing experience! You only get one set of eyes in life, so based on research and reviews I traveled from Iowa to receive LASIK eye surgery from Kirk Eye Center... and it was absolutely worth it! Kirk Eye Center is equipped with top of the line laser technology and a care team that is exceptionally skilled. I was nervous about the procedure, but the care staff was kind and comforting. They walked me through every detail of the process before and during to ease any worry. They gave me the time I needed to ask questions and I never once felt rushed. I admire Dr. Kirk Kent’s confidence in his craft and genuine concern for his patients’ well being. My vision impairment was severe prior to lasik surgery, and now I can see perfectly without glasses or contacts!"
"Thanks to the entire staff at Kirk for my wonderful care. After surgery both my eyes are 20/20 for the first time in my life. What a Wonderful Company from top to bottom. Thank you so much Marianne Nardulli"
"I had a very painful eye issue. They got me in to see the Dr. very quickly and everyone in the office - front and back - was kind and helpful. Dr. Kirk treated my condition. I highly recommend this practice."
"I am so thankful for the Drs and all the staff. They were extremely helpful, caring and very knowledgeable. They were able to get me in ASAP when I was having pain in my right eye. After a few visits and some eye medication, my eye was feeling much better and back to normal. I am truly grateful and will always come back to this facility again!!"
"Just had LASIK surgery on both eyes. Dr. Kent Kirk and his entire staff were amazing! True angels. Joyce the LASIK coordinator is awesome. She talked me through everything from financing to post op instructions. Dr. Kent talked me thru the whole procedure and even gave his cell number in case of any concerns. Chad along with the other nurses were incredible. The only staff I had a terrible encounter with was Susana at the surgical center on the phone and in person. She can’t handle working with clients. Other than Susana. Kirk Eye Center is the place to go for all optical needs, especially LASIK surgery."
"Don't judge a book by it's cover!! Yeah the place is small and you might have to wait a bit due to the place being small but Dr. Tyler Kirk and his staff know what he's doing. I'm definitely coming back."
"I had cataract surgery on my right eye October 26th 2021 and then on April 26th 2022 I had surgery on my other eye for cataracts. Both eye surgeries were to correct my long distance vision. And it wound up correcting both visions. I was supposed to have only reading glasses after both surgeries but as a result I no longer need glasses for either. I couldn't be happier Dr Carter Kirk and his family did wonders I highly recommend them."
"Amazing eye service! Professional, knowledgeable, organized eye service for cataract surgery. Pain free and results above expectations! From the receptionist to the doctor, Kirk eye center delivered exceptional srervice!!"
"Friendly admin staff and knowledgeable medical personnel. Very understanding and thorough with med history and eye exams for various eye health issues. Helped with insurance red tape / pharmaceutical approval as well, which I have had issues with at other health providers in the past. Refreshing!"
"All the Dr Kirks are wonderful. I have referred the practice to numerous people who have as well had an excellent experience with Kirk eye centers."
"Wonderful service and I had great results with my LASIK. The staff is all friendly and the doctor (Dr Kirk) is so personable and helpful. Would highly recommend!"
"Friendly staff and Dr. Tyler was amazing. So happy with my results and will return for my next surgery when needed. Highly recommend."
"I had a great experience at Kirk with my Lasik surgery. They were able to schedule me quickly for both the consultation and actual surgery. Joyce was super helpful and very responsive with communication. The actual procedure was quick and they made me feel very comfortable and safe. 1 week out - I'm so glad I did Lasik and and so glad I went to Kirk Eye Center!"
"I’ve been coming here for over 20 years. The doctors, especially Dr Kent Kirk, are just exceptional in their craft, follow through and patient care. I can’t recommend them enough. Truly exceptional!"
"I had LASIK done at Kirk Eye Center and had a fantastic experience. They did a thorough exam before the surgery and we’re able to schedule a time that worked for me. On the day of LASIK I was really nervous but the staff was very positive and made me feel at ease. Dr. Kent Kirk did a fabulous job. He comes to chat with you before the surgery to give a run down and made me feel so much less nervous. They use the most up to date LASIK machines and the process was so simple. I was in and out in less than an hour and they took great care of me. I went home and slept as they recommended and woke up being able to see perfectly! I am so happy I decided to get LASIK and more importantly that I chose Kirk Eye Center. They’re the best of the best (I looked into 3 other places as well)."
"Such great care from start to finish. Always professional. Loved the bus ride down to River Forest. My hubby got to come too. I heard your name from two friends and I have recommended you to a friend who is actually having her first eye done today. My husband will be in soon for his own evaluation. Thanks"
"Doctor is very informative. Nurses are kind, friendly and helpful and walk you through the procedure setp-by-step. Facility is clean and neat. After care is excellent. I highly recommend Kirk Eye Center."
"Excellent outcome for two cataract surgeries."
"I had refractive lens surgery to correct far sightedness and astigmatism at Kirk eye center, and have had a very good outcome. Scott Kirk performed the incision via laser surgery, and Kent placed the lens...I am very pleased and would recommend anyone interested in vision corrective surgery to consult with Drs. Kirk."
"I am so happy with the results of my first cataract surgery that I have already scheduled the one in my right eye. Everyone at Kirk is professional, compassionate, and wonderful."
"First class optical care. The best you can find. First Lipiflow machine in all Chicago. Especially love the dry care and top grade surgical team!Peggy Shearer"
"Dr. Kathleen Scarpulla may be new with Kirk Eye Center, but she’s been in private practice for a long time. She performed my lasik surgery in 1999 and later did my cataract surgeries. Her competent staff has been consistent throughout the years, and annual eye appointments are thorough. Anyone considering Kirk Eye Center should be comfortable and confident that there is no better choice for their eye care than Dr. Scarpulla."
"Dr. Kathleen Scarpulla may be new with Kirk Eye Center, but she’s been in private practice for a long time. She performed my lasik surgery in 1999 and later did my cataract surgeries. Her competent staff has been consistent throughout the years, and annual eye appointments are thorough. Anyone considering Kirk Eye Center should be comfortable and confident that there is no better choice for their eye care than Dr. Scarpulla."
"Excellent experience with attentive, top-notch care. Highly recommend."
"I had a cataract that needed removing for quite some time. I made an appointment for late December 2021. It is late January 2022 and I have had cataract surgery on both eyes. I cannot tell you how pleased I am with my entire experience at Kirk Eye Center. All of the helpers are super nice and proficient. My doctor was Dr. Kent Kirk and I am so pleased with the experience of his care. His 'favorite' word is beautiful regarding the healing process. Too cute and very encouraging. The surgeries themselves went super well, fast and efficiently. I can actually read without glasses for the first time in 60 years. I am totally satisfied with my entire experience at Kirk Eye Care."
"Dr Scarpulla and team are very thorough and professional. They explain everything in an understandable way and walk you through the entire process. I am very happy with the cataract surgery performed 3 years ago and am going to have my other eye done by Dr Scarpulla in the next few weeks."
"I can not praise Kirk Eye Center enough. I went in to have cataracts removed at age 30 and was amazed how friendly and inviting the staff was. I had to bring my son who is under a year old with me to a few appointments and even Dr. Scott Kirk wanted to play with him and make him giggle. I will definitely recommend this practice to anyone."
"Excellent experience with attentive, top-notch care. Highly recommend."
"As always, all the parts of the appointment went smoothly."
"Doctors and staff very pleasant."
"I had a cataract that needed removing for quite some time. I made an appointment for late December 2021. It is late January 2022 and I have had cataract surgery on both eyes. I cannot tell you how pleased I am with my entire experience at Kirk Eye Center. All of the helpers are super nice and proficient. My doctor was Dr. Kent Kirk and I am so pleased with the experience of his care. His 'favorite' word is beautiful regarding the healing process. Too cute and very encouraging. The surgeries themselves went super well, fast and efficiently. I can actually read without glasses for the first time in 60 years. I am totally satisfied with my entire experience at Kirk Eye Care."
"I had a cataract in my left eye that was really bothering me. I made an appointment to see Dr. Kent Kirk in late December 2021. I can’t tell you how happy I am with the "entire" experience at Kirk Eye Care. It is now late January 2022 and I have had cataract surgery on both eyes. I am wowed at the difference in my vision. I can read without glasses for the first time in 60 years. All of the staff at Kirk are wonderful helpful folk. The whole process ran so smoothly, I am amazed. Dr Kent is friendly with a wealth of knowledge under his belt. His favorite adjective is "beautiful", regarding your surgery, that is. I felt well cared for in the best way possible. I would highly recommend Kirk Eye Care to anyone needing to se an Ophthalmologist"
"Kirk eye center was very helpful and I got my glasses in time. My vision improved so much and they gave a very good estimate of what I needed done."
"I needed cataract surgery and was referred to Kirk Eye Center. Everyone at both the Gurnee office and the surgery center were fantastic. Like most people, I was very nervous about getting eye surgery done. The staff at Kirk Eye Center are very caring professionals and put me at ease about the surgery. Thanks to Dr. Tyler I can now see better than I ever did before. I highly recommend Kirk Eye Center."
"The people at Kirk , including the bus driver were all professional, kind and patient. The day of the procedure was exactly as they described. Having the option to take the bus was wonderful. All the follow up visits were timely and again greeted with friendly, experienced people. The doctor explained everything and allowed time for any questions. I would recommend Kirk."
"I needed cataract surgery and was referred to Kirk Eye Center. Everyone at both the Gurnee office and the surgery center were fantastic. Like most people, I was very nervous about getting eye surgery done. The staff at Kirk Eye Center are very caring professionals and put me at ease about the surgery. Thanks to Dr. Tyler I can now see better than I ever did before. I highly recommend Kirk Eye Center."
"I had cataract surgery about 2 weeks ago. I was nervous but they calmed me down and everything went great. Everyone was so nice and caring. My vision is great now and there was nothing to be nervous about. For me it was a painless procedure. I recommend Kirk Eye Center if you need vision care. I am happy with my results. Jan"
"I love the staff and drs at Kirk very compassionate. would highly recommended them to anyone"
"The people at Kirk , including the bus driver were all professional, kind and patient. The day of the procedure was exactly as they described. Having the option to take the bus was wonderful. All the follow up visits were timely and again greeted with friendly, experienced people. The doctor explained everything and allowed time for any questions. I would recommend Kirk."
"Very pleased with my son’s experience getting glasses. He was able to get in for an exam immediately when his vision started to get blurry and is thrilled with his new glasses."
"I had cataract surgery at Kirk Eye Center. Dr Carter was my surgeon and for follow up I saw both Dr Kent and Dr Scott. I had a great experience not only with doctors but all the staff as well. They are all very friendly and professional. My experience exceeded all my expectations and my vision is better than it’s been since I was a child. I highly recommend Kirk Eye center."
"Very happy with my LASIK experience. Less than 24 hours later, I went from a lifelonger wearer of glasses to having 20/15 vision. The whole team is pro; the nurses are accomodating, understanding, and do their best to make you feel comfortable. There is no feeling of being rushed. Dr. Kent Kirk established trust early-on during the consultation and delivered. Would recommend the Kirk Eye Center Team to anyone!"
"We love the way the optical department takes care of their clients, especially Robin who is super friendly and accommodating. My family highly recommends Kirk Optical department for all of your eyewear needs."
"I had cataract surgery on sept 9th and 23rd . For Professional, Quality, and Heart, THIS IS WHERE YOU WANT TO BE !!!! LOOK NO FURTHER, it Doesn't get any Better! Question: How Many KIRKS did GOD create and put in one location for your benefit and mine? To all the Doctors and the staff " YOUR THE BEST ". Thank You and God Bless You."
"The optical department is always so helpful in picking out frames or in my last case I found frames that I loved and brought them in and they were able to order the lenses for me. I also love that you can come in and get adjustments as needed, which is great in my sons case where his glasses get bent out of shape during sports season."
"I came into Kirk eye center for a second opinion about my cataracts and I was glad I did. The other place that I put my trust into could not wait to give me the high pressure sell telling me I needed to get this lens or that lens . Dr. Scott took the time and explained all my options including me on every decision and I am glad. He did a great job on both my cataracts ."
"Very happy with my LASIK experience. Less than 24 hours later, I went from a lifelonger wearer of glasses to having 20/15 vision. The whole team is pro; the nurses are accomodating, understanding, and do their best to make you feel comfortable. There is no feeling of being rushed. Dr. Kent Kirk established trust early-on during the consultation and delivered. Would recommend the Kirk Eye Center Team to anyone!"
"The Optical Shop was very helpful."
"Extremely friendly staff. All the doctors are amazing, professional, and kind. I even got a wellness check phone call later that night after my surgery to make sure I’m ok."
"I found this to be a highly professional friendly place for eye Care I had a thorough eye examination including pressure test for glaucoma camera shots of the retina and vision capabilities we're tested as well. The doctor went over the results with me and gave me a complete understanding of my eye health and what I can anticipate in the upcoming years being a senior citizen. I love the legacy of the place I believe it was started by a grandfather and several relatives named Dr Kirk work there they appeared to have a very clean venue and their technology seem to be the latest I highly recommend this place to anyone that needs eye Care and you can get your prescription and buy glasses on site the same day"
"Fantastic experience ordering my daughter’s first pair of glasses from the optical shop. Dr. Kent discovered her astigmatism after a thorough exam. He has a great demeanor with kids and immediately put her at ease. Highly recommend !"
"I have been visiting the Kirk Family for my ophthalmology need since the 1950's. I have complete confidence in their long-standing tradition of excellence."
"I absolutely love Kirk Opyical department!! Best customer service ever!!"
"Just finished having cataract surgery on both of my eyes at Kirk Eye Center and I can see again!! The staff and physicians at the eye and surgical center are wonderful. They are professional, clean, helpful, prompt, and best of all, kind. Thank you Dr. Tyler for giving me my sight back again!"
"I have had cataract surgery in the past 3 weeks. My vision is remarkable! I want to thank those at River Forest location. Your care and compassion is over the top! So thank you Anna, Laura, and Cindy, and Suzanne at the front desk. Thank you to the great staff at the Gurnee location. You're wonderful! And of course thank you Dr. Tyler Kirk and Dr. Scott Kirk. I would and will highly recommend Kirk Eye Center to anyone inquiring."
"I have been visiting the Kirk Family for my ophthalmology need since the 1950's. I have complete confidence in their long-standing tradition of excellence."
"Fantastic experience ordering my daughter’s first pair of glasses from the optical shop. Dr. Kent discovered her astigmatism after a thorough exam. He has a great demeanor with kids and immediately put her at ease. Highly recommend !"
"I had cataract surgery and lens replacement pre-Covid and just had second cataract surgery and lens replacement. Dr. Scott Kirk and his staff performed the surgeries in River Forest and all other appointments were in Gurnee. Dr. Scott is a wonderful surgeon. Both surgeries and lens replacements were extremely successful and I had absolutely no problems. The staff, doctors, nurses, medical assistants and all people working in both Gurnee and River Forest are professional, friendly, helpful and wonderful people. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND KIRK EYE CENTER TO ANYONE LOOKING FOR ANY EYE CARE! Blessings and thanks to all for my wonderful eyesight! Carol Bowen 😁"
"I had cataract surgery and lens replacement pre-Covid and just had second cataract surgery and lens replacement. Dr. Scott Kirk and his staff performed the surgeries in River Forest and all other appointments were in Gurnee. Dr. Scott is a wonderful surgeon. Both surgeries and lens replacements were extremely successful and I had absolutely no problems. The staff, doctors, nurses, medical assistants and all people working in both Gurnee and River Forest are professional, frie… See more"
"Submitting this on behalf of Paul Koko. Paul had surgery on both eyes by Dr. Scott Kirk. One eye was nearsighted and the other was far sighted. First procedure included an Antistigmatic Lens to correct the stigmatism in left eye and two weeks later had "regular" cataract surgery to right eye. Both are doing great. Uses inexpensive "reader" classes for fine print but does not need for general tasks. Everyone in Surgical Center was courteous, helpful and there was no pain at all. Total procedure took only about 18 minutes. Went home after short rest. We have been patients at Kirk Eye Center for more than 40 years and highly recommend their kind and excellent treatment."
"I had a very positive experience during my visit to Kirk Eye Center, as I was very impressed with Dr. Kent Kirk. All of the staff were very knowledgeable and treated me with respect and courtesy and would like to thank Joyce Wolter-Surgery Manager for all of her assistance. I would highly recommend Kirk Eye Center!"
"I had a very positive experience during my visit to Kirk Eye Center, as I was very impressed with Dr. Kent Kirk. All of the staff were very knowledgeable and treated me with respect and courtesy and would like to thank Joyce Wolter-Surgery Manager for all of her assistance. I would highly recommend Kirk Eye Center!"
"My Lasik surgery at Kirk Eye Center was a life changing experience. The staff was professional and efficient from start to finish. For the first time since freshman year in high school when I couldn't see the chalkboard, I have PERFECT 20/20 vision! It's opened up a whole new world for me. I RECOMMENDED KIRK EYE CENTER WITHOUT RESERVATION."
"Went very very well. Professional staff, efficient use of my time between the techs and the dr. visit. Dr. very informative, really good information delivery. I will be changing my eye care service to this office."
"Brought my Mom and was impressed with the kindness of the staff and doctor"
"Everyone was terrific! Wonderful staff and Dr Kent Kirk was very thorough and explained everything and answered all my questions."
"Kirk Eye Center treats you like family. They truly care and answer all of your crazy question. Customer service is awesome."
"Submitting this on behalf of Paul Koko. Paul had surgery on both eyes by Dr. Scott Kirk. One eye was nearsighted and the other was far sighted. First procedure included an Antistigmatic Lens to correct the stigmatism in left eye and two weeks later had "regular" cataract surgery to right eye. Both are doing great. Uses inexpensive "reader" classes for fine print but does not need for general tasks. Everyone in Surgical Center was courteous, helpful and there was no pain at all. Total procedure took only about 18 minutes. Went home after short rest. We have been patients at Kirk Eye Center for more than 40 years and highly recommend their kind and excellent treatment."
"I went to Kirk Eye Center for Lasik and I cannot recommend them enough. They were clear about price, and what I should expect during and after surgery. They went over post-care instructions and made sure I had everything I would need. Thank you, Dr. Kirk and the entire Kirk Eye Center team!"
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"Both of my parents have had cataract surgery with Kirk Eye Center in Gurnee and they couldn’t be more pleased. The staff makes it easy and convenient, including a shuttle to the surgical center. Both of their vision improved dramatically, and painlessly. I would highly recommend Kirk Eye Center to anyone."
"Kent is a great Dr. He is knowledgeable and spends the time to listen and talk you through your issues. The staff is friendly and very attentive. I highly recommend him."
"There was a lot of "waiting" time. Several different associates did preliminary evaluations (not a problem), but had to wait in between each test and then to see Dr. Kirk. I was actually with the Dr. for less than 10 minutes, but time in office was about 2 hours."
"I was nervous and scared but the nurses and technicians were awesome. They made sure I was comfortable and explain everything to me. Dr. Tyler Kirk had kind words through out the surgery. Thank you you for treating me like family."
"I've always had wonderful service at Kirk Optical - I'm a long-time patient of Kirk Eye Center !"
"I had ICL surgery done on May the 26th ( two weeks ago) and words can't express my gratitude to Dr Kent Kirk, he gave me my vision back. The staff members are so competent. The front desk staff are always welcoming. Joyce Wolter the Surgical Manager is extremely helpful. The staff at the surgery center are very efficient. Dr. Kent Kirk is amazing, extremely professionaI, knowledgeable and friendly. I am so happy with my experience at Kirk Eye Center @ River Forest. Thalia Lopez"
"I had ICL surgery done two weeks ago and words can’t express my gratitude to Dr Kent Kirk, he gave me my vision back. The staff members are so competent. The front desk staff are always welcoming. Joyce Wolter the Surgical Manager is extremely helpful. The staff at the surgery center are very efficient. Dr. Kent Kirk is amazing, extremely professionaI, knowledgeable and friendly. I am extremely happy with my experience in Kirk Eye Center @ River Forest. Thalia Lopez"
"Kirk Eye Center is a wonderful office with absolutely amazing doctors. I have had experiences with a lot of the office staff and most of the doctors that work here and they are as nice as they come. Having a surgery center connected to the main office building is extremely convenient for cataract surgery too!"
"Love the Optical Center at Kirk Eye Center. Great service and personal attention."
"Kirk Eye Center treats you like family. They truly care and answer all of your crazy question. Customer service is awesome."
"I was nervous and scared but the nurses and technicians were awesome. They made sure I was comfortable and explain everything to me. Dr. Tyler Kirk had kind words through out the surgery. Thank you you for treating me like family."
"I've always had wonderful service at Kirk Optical - I'm a long-time patient of Kirk Eye Center !"
"I’ve been coming to Kirk for a long time and recommend it to everyone for their great service in Optical too 👍"
"I am very pleased with my experience at Kirk Eye Center in River Forest. I went there for treatment of cataracts in both eyes. There are several options available for the new lenses implanted during the cataract removal procedure. I opted for light adjustable lenses. I felt this was the best option for me to have the best possible vision post surgery. My experience with Kirk Eye Center has been very, very positive. The entire staff is very pleasant and professional. Each appointment was on time and each part of the exam was handled very smoothly. The most impressive part of my experience was on the day of my surgery. The surgery staff could not have been nicer. Staff members introduced themselves to me and clearly explained what they were doing. Each staff member was so competent that it I felt very confident that I was in good hands. (I have to admit I was a bit anxious when I arrived). The outcome of the surgery has been very good. I have not yet completed the adjustments to the new lenses but my vision is already so much better. I highly recommend this practice."
"The optical staff are caring compassionate and helpful and knowledgeable and my Dr Dean Bauer is very compassionate caring and very patient when answering my questions he's the one drs I trust with my peepers."
"I can not say enough about Kirk Eye Center. Lovely office, kind and understanding staff. Dr. Carter is great.... patient, understanding and kind. The ladies at the front desk are always welcoming. Joyce is so helpful when scheduling surgery. The surgical staff is amazing. After years of putting off cataract surgery because of my own fears, they made the experience as seamless as possible. I highly, highly recommend this practice for any optical needs!!!"
"I am extremely happy with my experience at Kirk eye center. The ladies in the optical center were is helpful as they could be, and all very friendly. I brought in a pair of surgical glasses which lens fell out of and the manufacturer would have taken a couple weeks minimum to return these to me. Due to my profession I cannot afford to go more than a couple days without them.the part that concerned me was that these lenses have to be lined up perfectly as they are very costly precision instruments. The staff spent well over an hour helping me with these and we finally we're able to get them back still working order and I am able to see out of them perfectly again. I am extremely impressed that the staff took the time and had the patience to work with me. From now on if I need anything Kirk eye center will definitely be my first go to choice. I thank you while you have a very friendly and outgoing staff there Cheryl Koby L.E. Licenced Electrologist"
"The optical staff are caring compassionate and helpful and knowledgeable and my Dr Dean Bauer is very compassionate caring and very patient when answering my questions he's the one drs I trust with my peepers."
"My vision declined drastically last year. At the end of the year, I couldn’t even drive when it became dark. At first, I visited a retinal specialist and went through various exams. At the third visit, he told me that not much can be done to improve my vision. He also sent me to the Chicago Lighthouse to get special eyeglasses for visually impaired. Before I went to the Lighthouse appointment, I decided to get the second opinion from Dr. Carter Kirk. That was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Dr. Carter quickly diagnosed me with cataracts. He performed surgeries on both of my eyes shortly after. My vision improved dramatically after the surgery. They are still both at 20/20 with -3.50 eyeglasses four months after the surgery. I can’t say enough to thank Dr. Carter and the Kirk Eye Center staffs for their professionalism and help!"
"I am very pleased with my experience at Kirk Eye Center in River Forest. I went there for treatment of cataracts in both eyes. There are several options available for the new lenses implanted during the cataract removal procedure. I opted for light adjustable lenses. I felt this was the best option for me to have the best possible vision post surgery. My experience with Kirk Eye Center has been very, very positive. The entire staff is very pleasant and professional. Each appointment was on time and each part of the exam was handled very smoothly. The most impressive part of my experience was on the day of my surgery. The surgery staff could not have been nicer. Staff members introduced themselves to me and clearly explained what they were doing. Each staff member was so competent that it I felt very confident that I was in good hands. (I have to admit I was a bit anxious when I arrived). The outcome of the surgery has been very good. I have not yet completed the adjustments to the new lenses but my vision is already so much better. I highly recommend this practice."
"I am extremely happy with my experience at Kirk eye center. The ladies in the optical center where is helpful as they could be in all very friendly. I brought in a pair of surgical glasses where lens fell out timer and the manufacturer would have taken a couple weeks minimum to return these to me. Due to my profession I cannot afford to go more than a couple days without them.the part that concerned me was that these lenses have to be lined up perfectly as they are very costly precision instruments. The staff spent well over an hour helping me with these and we finally we’re able to get them back still working order and I am able to see out of them perfectly again. I am extremely impressed that the staff took the time and had the patience to work with me. From now on if I need anything Kirk eye center will definitely be my first go to choice. I thank you, you have a very friendly and outgoing staff!!!"
"I am extremely happy with my experience at Kirk eye center. The ladies in the optical center were is helpful as they could be, and all very friendly. I brought in a pair of surgical glasses which lens fell out of and the manufacturer would have taken a couple weeks minimum to return these to me. Due to my profession I cannot afford to go more than a couple days without them.the part that concerned me was that these lenses have to be lined up perfectly as they are very costly precision instruments. The staff spent well over an hour helping me with these and we finally we're able to get them back still working order and I am able to see out of them perfectly again. I am extremely impressed that the staff took the time and had the patience to work with me. From now on if I need anything Kirk eye center will definitely be my first go to choice. I thank you while you have a very friendly and outgoing staff there Cheryl Koby L.E. Licenced Electrologist"
"I absolutely love Kirk Opyical department!! Best customer service ever!!"
"Amazing procedure and Kirk staff was fantastic. Wonderful follow up care."
"I can not say enough about Kirk Eye Center. Lovely office, kind and understanding staff. Dr. Carter is great.... patient, understanding and kind. The ladies at the front desk are always welcoming. Joyce is so helpful when scheduling surgery. The surgical staff is amazing. After years of putting off cataract surgery because of my own fears, they made the experience as seamless as possible. I highly, highly recommend this practice for any optical needs!!!"
"My experience was wonderful! After an extremely disappointing experience with another center, I went to Kirk Eye Center not sure what to expect. The entire staff is kind, welcoming and knowledgeable. Dr. Carter was just terrific, answered all my questions patiently. Joyce was kind, efficient and easy to talk to. The surgical staff were reassuring and so sweet. I can not recommend them enough. They certainly deserve more than 5 stars!!!!"
"I have been in different clinics and hospitals but I was surprised of the whole staff from the minute I enter the building till I left Every one was so professional and answer all the questions I had the are the best... thank you !!!!"
"Kirk Eye Center really is the best. Everyone is so nice and friendly - especially the employees in the Optical Department; never in a hurry and always happy to chat. I got my first pair of contacts at Kirk Center when I was 19 years old (that was well over 30 years ago). I keep going back, because they truly are the best. I live an hour away and it's still worth the trip to go back every year for my eye exam (and contacts)."
"I had a problem with my contact today so I came over to the center to see Robin in the optical department. She is absolutely wonderful! Knowledgeable and friendly. She examined and decided that I should see dr carter. This was a first time with him and I was very pleased with both his knowledge and manner. A great place to come to when it comes to the health of your eyes."
"Great service, helpful staff and nice selection of frames. Recommended."
"Everything went perfect ! Extremely professional and Dr Carter Kirk , he was the best . Very knowledgeable, listened to all my questions, performed surgery without incident. Can’t believe how much better my eyesight is ! Scott A"
"Optical Thersa and Mimi are amazing. Great experience and professional!"
"Dr. Carter Kirk and his team were great . Explained everything about the procedure which was quick and easy."
"I never write reviews, but I'm making an exception here. I had cataract surgery in February, 2018 by Dr. Scott Kirk. Both eyes, about a week apart. Everything went seamlessly. Recovery was a snap. I don't need glasses anymore, the glasses I wore since 4th grade. I was very resistant to having the surgery because, well, they're my eyes. However, when my prescription for my glasses could no longer improve my vision, I did my homework and decided to stay with the Kirk Eye Center. Very glad I did. I've been telling Dr. Scott that I'm a very satisfied customer and I am and that's why I'm writing this."
"Robin, Mimi and Theresa were extremely helpful. They went above and beyond in helping me pick out sunglasses frames, eyeglasses frames and lenses. I am always extremely happy with the products that I get at Kirk Eye Center. I have been coming here for years and could not imagine going anywhere else. Customer service is top notch, keep up the good work ladies!"
"Kirk Eye Center really is the best. Everyone is so nice and friendly - especially the employees in the Optical Department; never in a hurry and always happy to chat. I got my first pair of contacts at Kirk Center when I was 19 years old (that was well over 30 years ago). I keep going back, because they truly are the best. I live an hour away and it's still worth the trip to go back every year for my eye exam (and contacts)."
"I have been in different clinics and hospitals but I was surprised of the whole staff from the minute I enter the building till I left Every one was so professional and answer all the questions I had the are the best... thank you !!!!"
"I have always had a great experience with Kirk Eye Center. The optical center is wonderful. They have great options and the staff is extremely helpful. I couldn’t find a pair of frames that fit my small face and Mimi recognized immediately the issue. She ordered some frames into the shop and they were a perfect fit. I was thrilled."
"Dr. Kirk and staff are great! The moment you walk in you’re greeted by smiles and a friendly staff. The optical department is great and care on how you like your glasses. They’ll stay with you and give you opinions if you ask for it. Definitely an office worth coming to."
"I had a problem with my contact today so I came over to the center to see Robin in the optical department. She is absolutely wonderful! Knowledgeable and friendly. She examined and decided that I should see dr carter. This was a first time with him and I was very pleased with both his knowledge and manner. A great place to come to when it comes to the health of your eyes."
"I couldn’t be more happy!I had ICL surgery about two weeks ago and Dr. Kent Kirk was amazing! So was his staff!!! They made me feel comfortable and was there to hold my hand every step of the way! My IV lady, surgi tech, and schedule manager are all an awesome team in helping Dr. Kent Kirk bless me with the gift of sight. I truly thank God for them!"
"Everyone at Kirk Eye Center is professional, friendly, and courteous. My appointments were always easy to schedule. Great experience. Thanks"
"What a grate experience, recommend"
"I went in for a routine eye exam and had a great experience. Dr Bauer was super personable and thorough. He explained everything and answered all of my questions, even the ones I asked twice :)."
"Dr Kent Kirk is very knowledgeable. Kirk Eye Center respects your time and gets the job done. I had my eye surgery done and was home 2 hours later. The following day I have 20/20 vision. It was pain free. I can’t wait to get my other eye done."
"I knew that I had to go to the eye doctor, as my eyesight seemed to be getting worse and worse, and that it was quite possibly because of cataracts. Not being able to see up close is in my estimation, somewhat of a relative issue, but driving at night was becoming more difficult. Halos on headlights or any type of street light was soon going to be a limitation. I came to Dr. Kent Kirk because my former eye doctor had retired after many years and my files had been transferred to the Kirk Eye Center. I found Dr. Kent Kirk to be very professional and knowledgeable about the procedures that he would be doing on my eyes. He took me through the procedure step-by-step. I actually decided to have the cataract surgery performed on my left eye, just two days before my birthday. Though I was a bit apprehensive, I found that everything that was done, was exactly what had been outlined. One thing that I had learned prior to the surgery was that cataract surgery was first performed in about 1750 and I really figured that this surgery would go with no issue. Little did I know that the surgery would go way better than I could have imagined. I found that on the way home, I already could see more clearly, whether it was license plates on vehicle around me, street signs, or even brighter interior lights. My left eye was markedly improved. I came back the next day for the post-surgery follow-up and Dr. Kirk was quite pleased with his work, as was I. He did ask when I wanted to do the right eye and I immediately told him - asap! I was able to have the appointment for the right eye surgery, 13 days later. This time the cataract surgery went easily, as well as the first. The big difference was there was very little apprehension on my part. Again, I was amazed at how well my vision had improved on the way home. In fact, I don’t really know if I had ever seen as well as I do now. I had glasses from when I was first in grammar school, but I went away from glasses and in to contacts in about December of 1974. I was working as a rookie policeman and was assigned to a “bank robbery in progress” call. When I entered the bank, my glasses fogged up. Within days, I made the appointment for contacts. From December 1974, I never wore glasses again. Now with the cataract surgery done on both eyes, I find that I do not need glasses for distance, and, amazingly, I will only need reading glasses that are at the lower end of the prescription range and that depends on just how small the letters are. All things considered, this may have been one of the best choices that I have ever made. At my age, I can probably say that my knee replacement was good, but, you know, there is nothing like being able to see clearly. Dr. Kent Kirk and his staff, both at the normal visits and the two surgery visits were fantastic. They exhibited a great deal of professionalism and, I must say that I was quite impressed with just how routine they could make this surgery. If you are unsure, I say - go for it! And Dr. Kent Kirk is the right person for getting the job done right."
"A phenomenal experience from start to finish. I underwent the LASIK procedure done by Dr. Kent Kirk only a little while ago and am extremely happy with the results. From my first consultation to my post-op appointment, I felt like Dr. Kent was thorough and cared about my concerns. The operating room staff was very accommodating and made me feel comfortable during the entire procedure."
"I had cataract surgery at the Kirk Eye Center and I must say they are wonderful! Dr. Scott Kirk did a very good job. I'm very impressed with the care he provided and the staff there. I definitely give them 5+ stars. Tina Wesley"
"My opinion on lasik surgery at Dr. Kirks Office: 1. Customer service 2. pain 3. recovery & vision... 1. I had lasik surgery at this office and appreciated the medical staff very much. Once you pass the customer service desk the nurse aids and all staff in back are very welcoming and sweet. Made me feel very comfortable compared to a major lasik company I visited months prior and opted out of doing service with. I will say that the front desk team could come across a bit rushed and too busy to really focus on me and truly make me feel "special".... after all I'm forking over a lot of money for lasik right? If you ask me, this is an expensive investment I'm making on my sight so I would expect nothing less then top notch service from the greeters. But they didn't perform the surgery so let's move on. Dr. KIRK was pleasant and well experienced. My first visit with him was short but efficient. I only wish I would have shared more about my eyes so that I could feel like he knew more about my health before surgery. I'm sure he had all he needed with his experience through the exams and all... but I guess just to make me feel more at ease with this ...maybe just a few more questions about my eye history. 2. The pain was excruciating. No one could have EVER prepared me for the pain I felt. Was it the numbing drops? Did they not wait long enough for it to take effect? Was I just not tolerant enough? Were my eyes just too sensisitive from sleeping with contacts over the years? (Something I never shared) am I not good with anesthesia? I had so many questions as to why I felt SO MUCH pain during the surgery process. On my first eye, I felt the cornea lifted up and it burned, but I didn't on the second eye. The pressure on my eyes was unbearable. I was referred here and it was due to several great experiences so I truly don't question the Drs ability and have no negative feedback after my recovery because my results speak for themself ...I CAN SEE!!:) but just the mere fact that I was expecting "a painless" surgery, and maybe just uncomfortable at most is why I give this a 4 star rating. I will say that most people if not all say its painless so now I just question Everyone's honesty on this! The nurses were fantastic during my breakdown..they were holding my hands and really trying to calm me down. Thank you! I truly felt like you cared and I needed it. I just wanted transparency.. I can prep for the pain... Not for uncertainty. But then again maybe I was just different! 3. Recovery.... I could see on DAY 1 after surgery... very sensitive eyes of course. But I was pleasantly surprised that my vision was great so quickly! Normally -5/-4 ....now 20/20....with a little cloud here and there as I continue to heal... I've been told weeks even months will give final results. But I couldn't be happier with my results already!!! Thank you Dr. KIRK and staff!!!"
"Wonderful operation on both eyes, professional service"
"Wonderful operation on both eyes, professional service Thank you so much for the kind words ! . Enjoy your vision!"
"What a grate experience, recommend"
"Smooth running operation with friendly, expert staff."
"The entire process was very smooth and the staff was awesome making you feel comfortable pre and post procedure. Dr. Kent was great at explaining everything step by step. The outcome is amazing and I wish I would have done LASIK years earlier. Dan O"
"Love Kirk Eye Center! They were recommended to me by my mom and my sister in law when I had a bad cut in my cornea. Dr. Kirk took great care of me and I healed up quickly with much less pain than I would have without him. It was my first time in the office, but he made me feel like I had been a long time patient. Staff is great and I feel extremely comfortable with everyone at the office. Highly recommend!!!"
"Kirk Eye Center is an excellent practice filled with extremely attentive and caring ophthalmologists and staff who provide a welcoming experience for eye exams. The staff was very efficient and I never felt like I was lost in the crowd. Dr. Kirk was amazing and thorough and really took the time to listen to my concerns. I've finally found a place to go to for my routine eye care!"
"My opinion on lasik surgery at Dr. Kirks Office: 1. Customer service 2. pain 3. recovery & vision... 1. I had lasik surgery at this office and appreciated the medical staff very much. Once you pass the customer service desk the nurse aids and all staff in back are very welcoming and sweet. Made me feel very comfortable compared to a major lasik company I visited months prior and opted out of doing service with. I will say that the front desk team could come across a bit rushed and too busy to really focus on me and truly make me feel "special".... after all I'm forking over a lot of money for lasik right? If you ask me, this is an expensive investment I'm making on my sight so I would expect nothing less then top notch service from the greeters. But they didn't perform the surgery so let's move on. Dr. KIRK was pleasant and well experienced. My first visit with him was short but efficient. I only wish I would have shared more about my eyes so that I could feel like he knew more about my health before surgery. I'm sure he had all he needed with his experience through the exams and all... but I guess just to make me feel more at ease with this ...maybe just a few more questions about my eye history. 2. The pain was excruciating. No one could have EVER prepared me for the pain I felt. Was it the numbing drops? Did they not wait long enough for it to take effect? Was I just not tolerant enough? Were my eyes just too sensisitive from sleeping with contacts over the years? (Something I never shared) am I not good with anesthesia? I had so many questions as to why I felt SO MUCH pain during the surgery process. On my first eye, I felt the cornea lifted up and it burned, but I didn't on the second eye. The pressure on my eyes was unbearable. I was referred here and it was due to several great experiences so I truly don't question the Drs ability and have no negative feedback after my recovery because my results speak for themself ...I CAN SEE!!:) but just the mere fact that I was expecting "a painless" surgery, and maybe just uncomfortable at most is why I give this a 4 star rating. I will say that most people if not all say its painless so now I just question Everyone's honesty on this! The nurses were fantastic during my breakdown..they were holding my hands and really trying to calm me down. Thank you! I truly felt like you cared and I needed it. I just wanted transparency.. I can prep for the pain... Not for uncertainty. But then again maybe I was just different! 3. Recovery.... I could see on DAY 1 after surgery... very sensitive eyes of course. But I was pleasantly surprised that my vision was great so quickly! Normally -5/-4 ....now 20/20....with a little cloud here and there as I continue to heal... I've been told weeks even months will give final results. But I couldn't be happier with my results already!!! Thank you Dr. KIRK and staff!!!"
"Over the last few years my vision has gradually worsened. I could not read a street sign from 20 feet away i went to Kirk eye center to see if anything could be done to improve my vision. I was immediately impressed with the professionalism of the staff. After a very thorough it was determined that i should have cataract surgery on both eyes. Dr.Carter Kirk performed surgery on both of my eyes. My vision has improved dramatically . Now i have the ability to see clearly day and night. As a result i do not need glasses at all . Dr. Carter and his excellent gave me my clear vision back, that had been declining for years. I heartily recommend Kirk Eye Center."
"I had cataract surgery at the Kirk Eye Center and I must say they are wonderful! Dr. Scott Kirk did a very good job. I'm very impressed with the care he provided and the staff there. I definitely give them 5+ stars. Tina Wesley"
"I've had cataracts removed from both eyes and I can say that it is one of the easiest procedures I've ever had. Everyone involved was professional and caring. It's pain free and there's really no recovery (other than maybe a nap). I recommend Kirk Eye Center for all your eye care needs."
"I am very happy with care I received from Dr Kirk. The LAL technology was the right choice for my cataract surgery. His entire staff is friendly while being professional and efficient. I now have the best vision of my life and for that I am grateful."
"My successful cataract surgery gave me great vision and increased abilities. The doctor and staff gave expert care during prep and surgery. Post-surgery follow-ups were clearly detailed. I recommend Kirk Eye Center for all-optical and surgery needs. Thank you for all your services, care, and concerns."
"I had chalazion incision and curettage done by Dr. Kent Kirk. He was kind, explained the procedure thoroughly and performed it very gently. Staff of Kirk Eye Center was very professional and pleasant. I highly recommend Dr. Kent Kirk and Kirk Eye Center."
"Everything about my treatment was thoroughly explained. Friendly staff. Great overall experience."
"Best place to go for eye check up and glasses. Hey Russ can you send me a friend request so we can be friends if you don’t mind .??"
"Best place to go for eye check up and glasses."
"Best place to go for eye check up and glasses. Thank you We appreciate the kind words."
"My opinion on lasik surgery at Dr. Kirks Office: 1. Customer service 2. pain 3. recovery & vision...1. I had lasik surgery at this office and appreciated the medical staff very much. Once you pass the customer service desk the nurse aids and all staff in back are very welcoming and sweet. Made me feel very comfortable compared to a major lasik company I visited months prior and opted out of doing service with. I will say that the front desk team could come across a bit rushed and too busy to really focus on me and truly make me feel "special".... after all I’m forking over a lot of money for lasik right? If you ask me, this is an expensive investment I’m making on my sight so I would expect nothing less then top notch service from the greeters. But they didn’t perform the surgery so let’s move on. Dr. KIRK was pleasant and well experienced. My first visit with him was short but efficient. I only wish I would have shared more about my eyes so that I could feel like he knew more about my health before surgery. I’m sure he had all he needed with his experience through the exams and all... but I guess just to make me feel more at ease with this ...maybe just a few more questions about my eye history. 2. The pain was excruciating. No one could have EVER prepared me for the pain I felt. Was it the numbing drops? Did they not wait long enough for it to take effect? Was I just not tolerant enough? Were my eyes just too sensisitive from sleeping with contacts over the years? (Something I never shared) am I not good with anesthesia? I had so many questions as to why I felt SO MUCH pain during the surgery process. On my first eye, I felt the cornea lifted up and it burned, but I didn’t on the second eye. The pressure on my eyes was unbearable. I was referred here and it was due to several great experiences so I truly don’t question the Drs ability and have no negative feedback after my recovery because my results speak for themself ...I CAN SEE!!:) but just the mere fact that I was expecting "a painless" surgery, and maybe just uncomfortable at most is why I give this a 4 star rating. I will say that most people if not all say its painless so now I just question Everyone’s honesty on this! 3. Recovery.... I could see on DAY 1 after surgery... very sensitive eyes of course. But I was pleasantly surprised that my vision was good! Normally -5/-4 ....now 20/20? I do have to say that when you wear contacts vision is so sharp its not the same with lasik. Its almost like a spark of clarity is missing. Wish I would have been prepared for that. Because you expect perfection ... but its more of natural perfection vs modern perfection if that makes sense? Its almost like you do settle for a tiny bit less ."
"My opinion on lasik surgery at Dr. Kirks Office: 1. Customer service 2. pain 3. recovery & vision... 1. I had lasik surgery at this office and appreciated the medical staff very much. Once you pass the customer service desk the nurse aids and all staff in back are very welcoming and sweet. Made me feel very comfortable compared to a major lasik company I visited months prior and opted out of doing service with. I will say that the front desk team could come across a bit rushed and too busy to really focus on me and truly make me feel "special".... after all I'm forking over a lot of money for lasik right? If you ask me, this is an expensive investment I'm making on my sight so I would expect nothing less then top notch service from the greeters. But they didn't perform the surgery so let's move on. Dr. KIRK was pleasant and well experienced. My first visit with him was short but efficient. I only wish I would have shared more about my eyes so that I could feel like he knew more about my health before surgery. I'm sure he had all he needed with his experience through the exams and all... but I guess just to make me feel more at ease with this ...maybe just a few more questions about my eye history. 2. The pain was excruciating. No one could have EVER prepared me for the pain I felt. Was it the numbing drops? Did they not wait long enough for it to take effect? Was I just not tolerant enough? Were my eyes just too sensisitive from sleeping with contacts over the years? (Something I never shared) am I not good with anesthesia? I had so many questions as to why I felt SO MUCH pain during the surgery process. On my first eye, I felt the cornea lifted up and it burned, but I didn't on the second eye. The pressure on my eyes was unbearable. I was referred here and it was due to several great experiences so I truly don't question the Drs ability and have no negative feedback after my recovery because my results speak for themself ...I CAN SEE!!:) but just the mere fact that I was expecting "a painless" surgery, and maybe just uncomfortable at most is why I give this a 4 star rating. I will say that most people if not all say its painless so now I just question Everyone's honesty on this! The nurses were fantastic during my breakdown..they were holding my hands and really trying to calm me down. Thank you! I truly felt like you cared and I needed it. I just wanted transparency.. I can prep for the pain... Not for uncertainty. But then again maybe I was just different! 3. Recovery.... I could see on DAY 1 after surgery... very sensitive eyes of course. But I was pleasantly surprised that my vision was great so quickly! Normally -5/-4 ....now 20/20....with a little cloud here and there as I continue to heal... I've been told weeks even months will give final results. But I couldn't be happier with my results already!!! Thank you Dr. KIRK and staff!!!"
"Kirk Eye Center has a great team, and the doctors are phenonenal!"
"Outstanding team of surgeons and professional staff."
"I knew that I had to go to the eye doctor, as my eyesight seemed to be getting worse and worse, and that it was quite possibly because of cataracts. Not being able to see up close is in my estimation, somewhat of a relative issue, but driving at night was becoming more difficult. Halos on headlights or any type of street light was soon going to be a limitation. I came to Dr. Kent Kirk because my former eye doctor had retired after many years and my files had been transferred to the Kirk Eye Center. I found Dr. Kent Kirk to be very professional and knowledgeable about the procedures that he would be doing on my eyes. He took me through the procedure step-by-step. I actually decided to have the cataract surgery performed on my left eye, just two days before my birthday. Though I was a bit apprehensive, I found that everything that was done, was exactly what had been outlined. One thing that I had learned prior to the surgery was that cataract surgery was first performed in about 1750 and I really figured that this surgery would go with no issue. Little did I know that the surgery would go way better than I could have imagined. I found that on the way home, I already could see more clearly, whether it was license plates on vehicle around me, street signs, or even brighter interior lights. My left eye was markedly improved. I came back the next day for the post-surgery follow-up and Dr. Kirk was quite pleased with his work, as was I. He did ask when I wanted to do the right eye and I immediately told him - asap! I was able to have the appointment for the right eye surgery, 13 days later. This time the cataract surgery went easily, as well as the first. The big difference was there was very little apprehension on my part. Again, I was amazed at how well my vision had improved on the way home. In fact, I don’t really know if I had ever seen as well as I do now. I had glasses from when I was first in grammar school, but I went away from glasses and in to contacts in about December of 1974. I was working as a rookie policeman and was assigned to a “bank robbery in progress” call. When I entered the bank, my glasses fogged up. Within days, I made the appointment for contacts. From December 1974, I never wore glasses again. Now with the cataract surgery done on both eyes, I find that I do not need glasses for distance, and, amazingly, I will only need reading glasses that are at the lower end of the prescription range and that depends on just how small the letters are. All things considered, this may have been one of the best choices that I have ever made. At my age, I can probably say that my knee replacement was good, but, you know, there is nothing like being able to see clearly. Dr. Kent Kirk and his staff, both at the normal visits and the two surgery visits were fantastic. They exhibited a great deal of professionalism and, I must say that I was quite impressed with just how routine they could make this surgery. If you are unsure, I say - go for it! And Dr. Kent Kirk is the right person for getting the job done right."
"I knew that I had to go to the eye doctor, as my eyesight seemed to be getting worse and worse, and that it was quite possibly because of cataracts. Not being able to see up close is in my estimation, somewhat of a relative issue, but driving at night was becoming more difficult. Halos on headlights or any type of street light was soon going to be a limitation.I came to Dr. Kent Kirk because my former eye doctor had retired after many years and my files had been transferred to the Kirk Eye Center. I found Dr. Kent Kirk to be very professional and knowledgeable about the procedures that he would be doing on my eyes. He took me through the procedure step-by-step. I actually decided to have the cataract surgery performed on my left eye, just two days before my birthday. Though I was a bit apprehensive, I found that everything that was done, was exactly what had been outlined. One thing that I had learned prior to the surgery was that cataract surgery was first performed in about 1750 and I really figured that this surgery would go with no issue. Little did I know that the surgery would go way better than I could have imagined. I found that on the way home, I already could see more clearly, whether it was license plates on vehicle around me, street signs, or even brighter interior lights. My left eye was markedly improved. I came back the next day for the post-surgery follow-up and Dr. Kirk was quite pleased with his work, as was I.He did ask when I wanted to do the right eye and I immediately told him - asap! I was able to have the appointment for the right eye surgery, 13 days later. This time the cataract surgery went easily, as well as the first. The big difference was there was very little apprehension on my part. Again, I was amazed at how well my vision had improved on the way home. In fact, I don’t really know if I had ever seen as well as I do now.I had glasses from when I was first in grammar school, but I went away from glasses and in to contacts in about December of 1974. I was working as a rookie policeman and was assigned to a "bank robbery in progress" call. When I entered the bank, my glasses fogged up. Within days, I made the appointment for contacts. From December 1974, I never wore glasses again.Now with the cataract surgery done on both eyes, I find that I do not need glasses for distance, and, amazingly, I will only need reading glasses that are at the lower end of the prescription range and that depends on just how small the letters are.All things considered, this may have been one of the best choices that I have ever made. At my age, I can probably say that my knee replacement was good, but, you know, there is nothing like being able to see clearly.Dr. Kent Kirk and his staff, both at the normal visits and the two surgery visits were fantastic. They exhibited a great deal of professionalism and, I must say that I was quite impressed with just how routine they could make this surgery. If you are unsure, I say - go for it! And Dr. Kent Kirk is the right person for getting the job done right."
"Dr Scott Kirk has done both my cataract surgeries. I had been told by a doctor at a different practice that I was not a candidate for multifocal lenses and due to this I would need to wear glasses. Dr Kirk assured me this wasn’t true and after having both cataracts removed and multifocal lenses implanted I have 20/25 vision. No glasses. I couldn’t be happier."
"I went to Kirk Eye Center for my Lasik consultation and was able to get my appointment for the surgery just a week later. Dr. Kent Kirk was extremely nice and made me feel very comfortable. The surgery was a breeze and recovery was as well. If i had any questions there was always someone to ask. I would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to get Lasik to go to Kirk Eye Center."
"A phenomenal experience from start to finish. I underwent the LASIK procedure done by Dr. Kent Kirk only a little while ago and am extremely happy with the results. From my first consultation to my post-op appointment, I felt like Dr. Kent was thorough and cared about my concerns. The operating room staff was very accommodating and made me feel comfortable during the entire procedure."
"I have been wearing glasses and needing eye care all of my life. Several months ago my cataract was at the point that it needed to be treated. I learned of Kirk Eye Center from a friend who said that he had an excellent experience there. So I went and had cataract surgery. What a wonderful experience! Everyone at Kirk Eye Center is caring, patient, and professional from the front desk to the operating room. And there is a level of sincerity that you rarely find elsewhere. Every so often you meet someone who, after just a short time of conversation, you have complete confidence in. For me that was Dr. Scott Kirk. I am 73 and have been to many eye doctors. This was by far my best eye care experience ever."
"I went in for a routine eye exam and had a great experience. Dr Bauer was super personable and thorough. He explained everything and answered all of my questions, even the ones I asked twice :)."
"I had a great experience. Dr. Carter Kirk and the rest of the team were thorough, professional, and personable"
"I am typically not the type of person who posts a review, but I have been a patient at Kirk Eye Center for the past 25 years and I cannot emphasize enough how amazing this practice is at helping people achieve wonderful vision! The doctors at Kirk Eye Center have guided me towards perfect eyesight from the time I wore glasses, followed by contact lenses for many years, and most recently the Lasik vision corrective surgery. Each doctor is extremely knowledgeable, polite, and caring. The staff at Kirk Eye Center is warm and friendly, and my entire experience has been nothing but positive. I have already insisted to my younger brother that he schedule a Lasik consultation as soon as possible so that he can receive the same magnificent care and results that were provided to me! I would recommend Kirk Eye Center to any person in search of top-notch vision correction as well as fantastic overall service."
"This is the first anniversary of my laser cataract surgery with Kirk Eye Center and I just wanted to say my vision has never been better. I'm 20/20 for distance and only need standard 2.5 power reading glasses for reading. I am very grateful to Drs. Scott and Carter Kirk for the great job they did. Everyone in the office is very courteous and professional and my wife and I will always go to them in the future for all our vision needs."
"Hello, I would like to give praise to Sarah E. For her attention and care for my mom. During this horrible pandemic my mom got a small infection in her eye, and rest assured it’s back to normal days later, due to Sarah and Kirk’s wonderful team. Their follow up and knowledge made the whole process peaceful. Thank you so much!"
"on time professional great results Thank you so much, Dianne!"
"Dr Kent Kirk is very knowledgeable. Kirk Eye Center respects your time and gets the job done. I had my eye surgery done and was home 2 hours later. The following day I have 20/20 vision. It was pain free. I can’t wait to get my other eye done."
"Alert diagnosis, skillful surgery, attentive caregivers. All good!"
"The best overall service I have ever had! I highly recommend them. From the front desk receptionists to the medical assistants and the doctor! Great!!"
"Great experience with the folks at Kirk Eye. Lasik can be a very anxiety provoking procedure but the staff made me very at ease and I had no issues and now my vision is fantastic."
"I was referred to Kirk Eye Center by my ophthalmologist. After my initial consultation, it was determined that I needed eye surgery and I was immediately apprehensive...okay I was really, really scared and didn’t know what to expect! The moment I decided to proceed with the surgery, everyone at the River Forest office was simply spectacular! From the wonderful ladies at the front desk, to Joyce the Refractive Manager, the wonderful caring staff preparing me for pre-surgery and finally Dr. Scott Kirk, my positive experience far exceeded my fears! I can’t say or write enough about what a wonderful job the staff did to put me at ease from beginning to end! That was 3 weeks ago and now I’m scheduling my second surgery this week and I am looking forward to having the vision I had when I was in my 20’s! Thank you River Forest staff at the Kirk Eye Center and I will definitely tell everyone I know to look into Kirk Eye Center for the very best experience in eye care! Bernard Murray"
"I have been a Kirk patient for 15 years. This was my second operation with Dr. Scott Kirk. The cataract removal and laser vision correction was painless and efficiently performed. All personnel were courteous and careful. I recommend Kirk Eye Center to all of my friends."
"Easy parking and an accomadating Friendly staff. I was fully informed of what was being done . I have complete confidence in the staff and the physician . I trust Dr Kent Kirk with my eyes . I had lasik more than 20 years ago with Dr Kent Kirk and I could not be more pleased . I don’t look forward to cataracts . It stinks getting old but I’m glad I have such good people to take care of me ."
"Everyone here is so nice and considerate. I am thrilled with my cataract surgery. Everything went well and my vision is amazing!"
"The Kirk family has taken care of me for my entire life, starting with the father of Scott and Kent, and continuing with their sons. They are excellent doctors and people. Hands down, I recommend them to all, regardless of age, health, and eye condition."
"This is on behalf of my wife Sandy. She had a very good appointment with Dr. Scott Kirk and was very pleased. Dr. Kirk treated her with courtesy and respect, as well as the other members of the staff. We look forward to visiting Kirk eye Center for all our future vision needs."
"Could not be happier with the results of my procedure. Dr Kent Kirk is amazing"
"Alert diagnosis, skillful surgery, attentive caregivers. All good!"
"I have undergone three procedures at the Kirk Eye Center over the last 15 years. You will never find a more professional operation than at Kirk Eye. Dr. Kent, Dr. Scott and now Dr. Carter Kirk are not only professional but also compassionate. They go above and beyond for the needs of the patient. All three of my procedures were handled professionally and expertly. All three procedures ended up with the intended results. I cannot recommend them more strongly."
"My father first met Dr. Kent Kirt I would say 17yrs to 18yrs ago. Dr.Kent did lyser eye surgery, and had a beautiful experience. A few weeks ago Dr.Kent Kirt had the privilege of doing catucus surgery on my father's left eye. My Dad had a excellent recovery and a beautiful surgery. Thanks to Dr. Kirt Kent and his whole staff. I have nothing, but nice things to say about him and his staff. They were all so wonderful and so attentive. It's so nice to come to a place where they make you feel comfortable, especially in a situation like this. Dr. Kent did a remarkable job, I would trust noone else with my father's eyes then him. My father doesn't speak English that well but then again...Dr.Kent and his staff made sure my father felt comfortable and at peace throughout the whole process. I would recommend him to anyone. Thank you!!! Dr.Kent for all of your hard work, I see the love you have for what you do. Thank you."
"I had cataract surgery by Dr. Scott Kirk in November. The procedure was quick and painless as promised. Everything was explained to me in detail prior to and after the surgery in a plain-spoken compassionate manner. The staff the day of the surgery was extremely pleasant and calming. The healing process was very quick and I now have 20/20 vision! The follow up appointments were thorough and professional. If you need cataract surgery I cannot reccomend the Kirk Eye Centers enough! Dave Oak Park"
"Dr. Carter Kirk is a lifesaver!!! After seeing six doctors in other practices and being misdiagnosed for over 2 weeks with a viral infection I was sent to Kirk Eye Center to see him. He was the only one who diagnosed me correctly with a very rare bacterial infection. He immediately changed my course of action. He took the time to explain what was going on and what needed to be done. He is gracious, patient, super intelligent and you can tell he does his research. He also recommended that I go and get a confocal scan at Rush hospital. He was able to immediately get me in there and it confirmed his findings. Dr. Carter Kirk was absolutely AMAZING and I don't know what I would have done without him!!! Had it not been for his expert experience and catching this, my outcome could have been very grim. If I could give him 10 stars I would!!!! Not only is he an outstanding doctor but their facilities are beautiful as well. I felt like I was in great hands the whole time! I highly, highly recommend him!!!!!"
"Dr. Carter Kirk is a lifesaver!!! After seeing six doctors in other practices and being misdiagnosed for over 2 weeks with a viral infection I was sent to Kirk Eye Center to see him. He was the only one who diagnosed me correctly with a very rare bacterial infection. He immediately changed my course of action. He took the time to explain what was going on and what needed to be done. He is gracious, patient, super intelligent and you can tell he does his research. He also recommended that I go and get a confocal scan at Rush hospital. He was able to immediately get me in there and it confirmed his findings. Dr. Carter Kirk was absolutely AMAZING and I don’t know what I would have done without him!!! Had it not been for his expert experience and catching this, my outcome could have been very grim. If I could give him 10 stars I would!!!! Not only is he an outstanding doctor but their facilities are beautiful as well. I felt like I was in great hands the whole time! I highly, highly recommend him!!!!!"
"I was referred to Kirk Eye Center by my ophthalmologist. After my initial consultation, it was determined that I needed eye surgery and I was immediately apprehensive...okay I was really, really scared and didn’t know what to expect! The moment I decided to proceed with the surgery, everyone at the River Forest office was simply spectacular! From the wonderful ladies at the front desk, to Joyce the Refractive Manager, the wonderful caring staff preparing me for pre-surgery and finally Dr. Scott Kirk, my positive experience far exceeded my fears! I can’t say or write enough about what a wonderful job the staff did to put me at ease from beginning to end! That was 3 weeks ago and now I’m scheduling my second surgery this week and I am looking forward to having the vision I had when I was in my 20’s! Thank you River Forest staff at the Kirk Eye Center and I will definitely tell everyone I know to look into Kirk Eye Center for the very best experience in eye care! Bernard Murray"
"I have been a patient for years Excellent care by a caring team"
"I had an ICL procedure done in October. And oh my gosh! Kirk Eye Center gave me my vision back! I went in for a LASIK consultation and it turned out my eyes weren't a good candidate, but they recommended an ICL instead and now I'll have perfect vision (until cataracts--but that's decades away!). After 22 years in prescription glasses, the only kind I'll need is regular old sunglasses-- a luxury I haven't had since I was 6. From start to finish, the associates at Kirk Eye Center have been polite, professional, and just absolutely FANTASTIC! Words cannot express my gratitude for giving me back my vision!"
"I have been seeing the Kirk family for eye care since the early 1960s, when Dr. Harold Kirk was my opthalmologist! Now, his sons, Drs. Kent and Scott Kirk, are my eye doctors. My family has always entrusted our eye care to them! We're fortunate to have them in the community!"
"I was referred to Kirk Eye Center by my ophthalmologist. After my initial consultation, it was determined that I needed eye surgery and I was immediately apprehensive...okay I was really, really scared and didn’t know what to expect! The moment I decided to proceed with the surgery, everyone at the River Forest office was simply spectacular! From the wonderful ladies at the front desk, to Joyce the Refractive Manager, the wonderful caring staff preparing me for pre-surgery and finally Dr. Scott Kirk, my positive experience far exceeded my fears! I can’t say or write enough about what a wonderful job the staff did to put me at ease from beginning to end! That was 3 weeks ago and now I’m scheduling my second surgery this week and I am looking forward to having the vision I had when I was in my 20’s! Thank you River Forest staff at the Kirk Eye Center and I will definitely tell everyone I know to look into Kirk Eye Center for the very best experience in eye care! Bernard Murray"
"I have been a Kirk patient for 15 years. This was my second operation with Dr. Scott Kirk. The cataract removal and laser vision correction was painless and efficiently performed. All personnel were courteous and careful. I recommend Kirk Eye Center to all of my friends."
"I am glad to have chosen Kirk Eye Center to get my Lasik surgery done. From start to finish the experience could not have gone better. I went in for my free consultation where my eyes were thoroughly examined and I was told I was a candidate. Dr. Kent Kirk thoroughly explained the procedure to me and what I could expect afterward as well as the timeline of how my vision would progress. He took the time to answer all of my questions, and I did not feel rushed at all, which I have experienced quite a bit with other doctors and what I gleaned from other people's reviews of some of the "cattle call" Lasik centers in the area. The day of the procedure, I was at the surgery center for less than an hour and a half. I didn't have to wait at all, and the process was streamlined but again, I did not feel rushed. The staff was so nice and seemed genuinely concerned that everything went well. Dr. Kirk explained the process and it went exactly as he said it would go. It was about 30 seconds of total time under the lasers for each eye and the process was nowhere near as uncomfortable as I had imagined. Dr. Kirk gives you his cell phone number to call if you need anything or have any issues. I went home and took a nap, and Dr. Kirk called me that night to make sure everything was okay which is a nice touch. By the next day my vision was restored to a level it hasn't been since I was 20 years old! It has been 4 days and so far so good. Just like you always hear, my only regret is that I didn't do this sooner! Great experience, great staff, great doctor, I highly recommend Kirk Eye Center."
"I had an ICL procedure done in October. And oh my gosh! Kirk Eye Center gave me my vision back! I went in for a LASIK consultation and it turned out my eyes weren't a good candidate, but they recommended an ICL instead and now I'll have perfect vision (until cataracts--but that's decades away!). After 22 years in prescription glasses, the only kind I'll need is regular old sunglasses-- a luxury I haven't had since I was 6. From start to finish, the associates at Kirk Eye Center have been polite, professional, and just absolutely FANTASTIC! Words cannot express my gratitude for giving me back my vision!"
"I was referred to Kirk Eye Center by my ophthalmologist. After my initial consultation, it was determined that I needed eye surgery and I was immediately apprehensive...okay I was really, really scared and didn’t know what to expect! The moment I decided to proceed with the surgery, everyone at the River Forest office was simply spectacular! From the wonderful ladies at the front desk, to Joyce the Refractive Manager, the wonderful caring staff preparing me for pre-surgery and finally Dr. Scott Kirk, my positive experience far exceeded my fears! I can’t say or write enough about what a wonderful job the staff did to put me at ease from beginning to end! That was 3 weeks ago and now I’m scheduling my second surgery this week and I am looking forward to having the vision I had when I was in my 20’s! Thank you River Forest staff at the Kirk Eye Center and I will definitely tell everyone I know to look into Kirk Eye Center for the very best experience in eye care! Bernard Murray"
"I am glad to have chosen Kirk Eye Center to get my Lasik surgery done. From start to finish the experience could not have gone better. I went in for my free consultation where my eyes were thoroughly examined and I was told I was a candidate. Dr. Kent Kirk thoroughly explained the procedure to me and what I could expect afterward as well as the timeline of how my vision would progress. He took the time to answer all of my questions, and I did not feel rushed at all, which I have experienced quite a bit with other doctors and what I gleaned from other people's reviews of some of the "cattle call" Lasik centers in the area. The day of the procedure, I was at the surgery center for less than an hour and a half. I didn't have to wait at all, and the process was streamlined but again, I did not feel rushed. The staff was so nice and seemed genuinely concerned that everything went well. Dr. Kirk explained the process and it went exactly as he said it would go. It was about 30 seconds of total time under the lasers for each eye and the process was nowhere near as uncomfortable as I had imagined. Dr. Kirk gives you his cell phone number to call if you need anything or have any issues. I went home and took a nap, and Dr. Kirk called me that night to make sure everything was okay which is a nice touch. By the next day my vision was restored to a level it hasn't been since I was 20 years old! It has been 4 days and so far so good. Just like you always hear, my only regret is that I didn't do this sooner! Great experience, great staff, great doctor, I highly recommend Kirk Eye Center."
"Easy parking and an accomadating Friendly staff. I was fully informed of what was being done . I have complete confidence in the staff and the physician . I trust Dr Kent Kirk with my eyes . I had lasik more than 20 years ago with Dr Kent Kirk and I could not be more pleased . I don’t look forward to cataracts . It stinks getting old but I’m glad I have such good people to take care of me ."
"I have been going to Kirk Eye for years and years. My Medicare insurance made me go to a different eye doctor. I finally convinced my doctor to send me back to Kirk. I trust them with my eyes. Everyone there is extremely friendly and competent."
"I was in and out of the office in 45 mins and not because they rushed me through it was because of the efficency of the office personnel. Katie is going to be my go to gal for all future appointments. She is so qualified and I always enjoy giving my money to Joann at the front desk. Rochelle Grizaffi"
"I am so excited with the result of my Lasik operation at Kirk Eye Center. Since I am so pleased with how the operation went and the result. Here is the overall experience of my procedure. 1. Free consultation / follow up questions I had a Mini-Monovision or Laser Blended Vision as you will find on the internet. Yes, I was scared of having each eye with different visions. Dr. Kent Kirk along with Ms. Joyce Walter covered all questions and concerns I had prior to the operation. 2. Pre-op preparation Usual blood pressure check, eye drops, choice to take sedative pill…I wouldn’t go without it. Nurses were professional and courteous, Dr. Kent also took time to answer additional questions. 3. Creating cornea flap operation Kirk utilize laser cutting method, this is safer than manual cutting method, which I liked. Only thing is that it is a bit awkward, since you will feel heavy pressure and lose sight on that eye temporary. All I did was just focus on center light and being steady as much as possible as Dr. Kent encouraged me to do so by saying “Doing great, perfect and etc etc” for less than 30 seconds each eyes. 4. Lasik operation Allegretto WAVE Eye-Q Excimer Laser System. This machine automatically trace your natural eye movements to eliminate miss firing of laser and it stops, if you move your eye out of the machine’s tolerance. All I did was to keep my eye steadily on green flickering light as Dr. Kent also encouraged me to do. During the procedure, green light do move around and the light become fuzzy. What I did is to chase the green light as much as possible and also try to focus on the center of the fuzzy green light. No worries, I did have a few moments I could not locate the green light, if then, I just focused my eye on where the green light was until see it again. 5. Recovery, day of the operation You will feel sedated from sedative and you will not be able to open your eyes well enough to see. So, when I got home, I immediately wore protective goggles and went to sleep for 3~4 hours, this is easy since you feel sedated. Your eyes will be extra sensitive, so make sure room is pitch black. Don’t worry about eye drops, just sleep it away. I woke up with decent eye sight, enough to function around the house, I still kept wearing sunglasses around the house in dark setting with no TV nor electric devices to soften my eyes hoping for faster healing. 6. Follow up appointment and 1st day I found my eyes already recovered enough to drive. Feeling is very similar to after swam in a pool full of chlorine... Dr. Kent confirmed my combined vision is 20/20, then Dr. tap on my elbow and said “you god 20/20 vision!”…My eyes were still fuzz, so I was still a bit skeptic... I drove to work after the appointment and followed recommended eye drop routines, I even used more tear eye drop (every 30 min) as I found that eyes need moisture to heal. My eyes did not show improvements throughout the day, but they were good enough for me to drive home at night in rain. No depth perception nor weird feeling issue due to Mini-monovision… 8. 2nd day after the surgery I woke up with almost 90% of the fuzziness gone…I found myself totally amazed/shocked by the clarity of my vision… There is a tree in front of our balcony which is about 30 feet away 3 story height. I can even see crease and dark spot on a leaf almost to the top of the tree 30 feet away. If this is the result from Mini-Monovision / Laser Blended Vision (one for nearsighted, another for farsighted correction). I am now a true believer and I am sure my eyes were never this good in my life…what an amazing result this is…I drove to work still wearing sunglasses and tear eye drop every 30 min as thinking of the last 10% clarity… I am still a bit light sensitiveness, but I am so sure it will subside as it progress, I cannot even wait for next few days of improvements to come…"
"I love my new Silhouette Eyeglasses, and my new Maui Jim prescription sunglasses. They make me feel like a million bucks. The optical manager, Robin, was very helpful in helping me with my selection, measuring, and follow up. Kirk Eye Center used a prescription I received from a different optical center. I’ll be going straight to Kirk Eye Center next year."
"I love my new Silhouette Eyeglasses, and my new Maui Jim prescription sunglasses. They make me feel like a million bucks. The optical manager, Robin, was very helpful in helping me with my selection, measuring, and follow up. Kirk Eye Center used a prescription I received from a different optical center. I'll be going straight to Kirk Eye Center next year."
"Everyone here is so nice and considerate. I am thrilled with my cataract surgery. Everything went well and my vision is amazing!"
"First time at the Kirk Eye Center. Staff is very attentive and professional. Two thumbs up for Robin and Mimi."
"I am so excited with the result of my Lasik operation at Kirk Eye Center. Since I am so pleased with how the operation went and the result. Here is the overall experience of my procedure. 1. Free consultation / follow up questions I had a Mini-Monovision or Laser Blended Vision as you will find on the internet. Yes, I was scared of having each eye with different visions. Dr. Kent Kirk along with Ms. Joyce Walter covered all questions and concerns I had prior to the operation. 2. Pre-op preparation Usual blood pressure check, eye drops, choice to take sedative pill…I wouldn’t go without it. Nurses were professional and courteous, Dr. Kent also took time to answer additional questions. 3. Creating cornea flap operation Kirk utilize laser cutting method, this is safer than manual cutting method, which I liked. Only thing is that it is a bit awkward, since you will feel heavy pressure and lose sight on that eye temporary. All I did was just focus on center light and being steady as much as possible as Dr. Kent encouraged me to do so by saying “Doing great, perfect and etc etc” for less than 30 seconds each eyes. 4. Lasik operation Allegretto WAVE Eye-Q Excimer Laser System. This machine automatically trace your natural eye movements to eliminate miss firing of laser and it stops, if you move your eye out of the machine’s tolerance. All I did was to keep my eye steadily on green flickering light as Dr. Kent also encouraged me to do. During the procedure, green light do move around and the light become fuzzy. What I did is to chase the green light as much as possible and also try to focus on the center of the fuzzy green light. No worries, I did have a few moments I could not locate the green light, if then, I just focused my eye on where the green light was until see it again. 5. Recovery, day of the operation You will feel sedated from sedative and you will not be able to open your eyes well enough to see. So, when I got home, I immediately wore protective goggles and went to sleep for 3~4 hours, this is easy since you feel sedated. Your eyes will be extra sensitive, so make sure room is pitch black. Don’t worry about eye drops, just sleep it away. I woke up with decent eye sight, enough to function around the house, I still kept wearing sunglasses around the house in dark setting with no TV nor electric devices to soften my eyes hoping for faster healing. 6. Follow up appointment and 1st day I found my eyes already recovered enough to drive. Feeling is very similar to after swam in a pool full of chlorine... Dr. Kent confirmed my combined vision is 20/20, then Dr. tap on my elbow and said “you god 20/20 vision!”…My eyes were still fuzz, so I was still a bit skeptic... I drove to work after the appointment and followed recommended eye drop routines, I even used more tear eye drop (every 30 min) as I found that eyes need moisture to heal. My eyes did not show improvements throughout the day, but they were good enough for me to drive home at night in rain. No depth perception nor weird feeling issue due to Mini-monovision… 8. 2nd day after the surgery I woke up with almost 90% of the fuzziness gone…I found myself totally amazed/shocked by the clarity of my vision… There is a tree in front of our balcony which is about 30 feet away 3 story height. I can even see crease and dark spot on a leaf almost to the top of the tree 30 feet away. If this is the result from Mini-Monovision / Laser Blended Vision (one for nearsighted, another for farsighted correction). I am now a true believer and I am sure my eyes were never this good in my life…what an amazing result this is…I drove to work still wearing sunglasses and tear eye drop every 30 min as thinking of the last 10% clarity… I am still a bit light sensitiveness, but I am so sure it will subside as it progress, I cannot even wait for next few days of improvements to come…"
"Its always an easy pleasant experience with Dr. Bauer and the staff at Kirk Eye Center. read more"
"Great appointment, very professional read more"
"Excellent as always read more"
"Dr. Bauer is great. The staff there is all very friendly and good at their jobs, but the wait is looooooong. I waited 20 minutes before being seen by a tech for the eye exam and then 45 minutes from the time I was seated in that waiting area until I was seen by Dr. Bauer. It just seems excessive to be there for an hour and a half.read more"
"Excellent as always"
"I had the LASIK procedure done two days ago and I have been so pleased with my experience. Everybody that I encountered at Kirk Eye Center from the initial surgical consultation to the day of surgery was friendly, helpful and professional. The day of surgery went very smoothly and I felt at ease the entire time. I have already recommended many people to Kirk Eye Center for their LASIK procedures!"
"The Kirk family has taken care of me for my entire life, starting with the father of Scott and Kent, and continuing with their sons. They are excellent doctors and people. Hands down, I recommend them to all, regardless of age, health, and eye condition."
"Great experience! I would recommend Dr. Kirk to anyone looking to get Lasik."
"I had my first cataract surgery 1 week ago and I am totally amazed. how different my vision is.Dr Kent Kirk and his staff made me feel so comfortable.I was a little nervous about the procedure but Dr Kirk was amazing explaining everything he was going to do.I am looking forward to doing the other eye in about 2 weeks.I would recommend Kirk Eye Center to anyone who needs Cataract Surgery.Dr Kent you and your staff are the best .Thank you so much for everything."
"Great experience with the folks at Kirk Eye. Lasik can be a very anxiety provoking procedure but the staff made me very at ease and I had no issues and now my vision is fantastic."
"The surgery was painless both emotionally and physically. I have recommended Kirk Eye Center to all my family and friends. Truly kind and patient doctors and employees including the nurses which were terrific in calming your nerves. I am thoroughly pleased with the continued correspondence checking my welfare and the follow up appointments to assure that the road to recovery is smooth. I am thrilled to be able to comment on the care given by Kirk Eye Center."
"The staff was super friendly and made sure that I felt comfortable going into the surgery. Dr. Kirk explained the entire procedure in depth before which made me feel at ease and prepared. The surgery was completely painless and quick. Right after the surgery, the nurses and Dr. Kirk explained everything perfectly for the after care. I can see perfectly and I feel awesome! Great place and would definitely reccomend them to anyone looking to get Lasik done. Thank you Kirk Eye Center!"
"The best overall service I have ever had! I highly recommend them. From the front desk receptionists to the medical assistants and the doctor! Great!!"
"My experiences at the Kirk Eye Center are always positive ones. The staff and doctors are compassionate, understanding, and helpful!"
"I have been a patient of Dr. Scott Kirk since 1990. He is an exceptional physician, and has always given me the best care. The entire staff is kind and thoroughly professional. The office operation runs perfectly and could teach a lesson or two to many other practitioners."
"Top notch care. Totally painless. Amazing results. Now have 20/20 vision in eye operated on. Couldn't ask for more!"
"I cannot express in words how they changes my life for the better but I will do my best. I went there after having issues with my eyes no longer tolerating me wearing contacts. This was a major issues because my vision was so bad that with glasses I was around 40/20 in one eye and 50/20 in the other. This made it hard to drive at night and even dealing with everyday tasks. Contact improved that to about 30/20 and 40/20. I have always been very near sighted so much that most doctors had only seen a couple patients worse then me. I decided contact implants was the only option I had. Since I maxed out the power of the contact implants I also would need lasik too! It was a long process with many surgeries. I found through the process the Dr Kent Kirk would not settle for good he was determined to make sure everything was done to be the best for me. After it was all done I am seeing at 25/20 better then I have ever have before. No glasses, no contacts, no fear of not seeing ever again! The nursing staff treated me like family and I still visit them when doing follow ups. I would not trust my eyes, my families and friends eyes to anyone else. It was not a easy or cheap road but I am so thankful I did it! Priceless and life changing. I was the blind man they made see. They truly treat you like family and care so much!"
"I had a very pleasant experience at the Kirk Eye Center. I had LASIK to correct very poor vision in both eyes and an astigmatism. Dr. Kirk was professional and did not push me into the surgery before he thought I was ready and a viable candidate. As a diabetic, there were further concerns/considerations with the procedure that Dr. Kirk was very aware of. I saw him over the course of a year before he decided it was the right time to do the surgery. Over that year, the office staff regularly checked in with me. My recovery from the surgery was easy and painless. Definitely recommend visiting the Kirk Eye Center if you are considering LASIK!"
"I recently had LASIK Surgery at Kirk Eye Center in River Forest. I was incredibly happy with the experience during the entire process. From the initial exams to the actual surgery to the follow up appointment, the entire staff was very professional, helpful and caring. The LASIK surgery itself was very quick. I felt very well prepped Dr. Kirk and the staff. The first couple hours post surgery were uncomfortable, which was expected, but after that it was pain free. A few hours after surgery I received a personal call from Dr. Kirk following up to see how I was doing....which meant a lot. The next day my vision was great and has been since I had the surgery. I would highly recommend Kirk Eye Center if you are thinking about LASIK Surgery."
"Fantastic staff, excellent experience with Lasik. Good follow up, I definitely felt well taken care of. Great financing options also."
"I am so excited with the result of my Lasik operation at Kirk Eye Center. Since I am so pleased with how the operation went and the result. Here is the overall experience of my procedure. 1. Free consultation / follow up questions I had a Mini-Monovision or Laser Blended Vision as you will find on the internet. Yes, I was scared of having each eye with different visions. Dr. Kent Kirk along with Ms. Joyce Walter covered all questions and concerns I had prior to the operation. 2. Pre-op preparation Usual blood pressure check, eye drops, choice to take sedative pill…I wouldn’t go without it. Nurses were professional and courteous, Dr. Kent also took time to answer additional questions. 3. Creating cornea flap operation Kirk utilize laser cutting method, this is safer than manual cutting method, which I liked. Only thing is that it is a bit awkward, since you will feel heavy pressure and lose sight on that eye temporary. All I did was just focus on center light and being steady as much as possible as Dr. Kent encouraged me to do so by saying “Doing great, perfect and etc etc” for less than 30 seconds each eyes. 4. Lasik operation Allegretto WAVE Eye-Q Excimer Laser System. This machine automatically trace your natural eye movements to eliminate miss firing of laser and it stops, if you move your eye out of the machine’s tolerance. All I did was to keep my eye steadily on green flickering light as Dr. Kent also encouraged me to do. During the procedure, green light do move around and the light become fuzzy. What I did is to chase the green light as much as possible and also try to focus on the center of the fuzzy green light. No worries, I did have a few moments I could not locate the green light, if then, I just focused my eye on where the green light was until see it again. 5. Recovery, day of the operation You will feel sedated from sedative and you will not be able to open your eyes well enough to see. So, when I got home, I immediately wore protective goggles and went to sleep for 3~4 hours, this is easy since you feel sedated. Your eyes will be extra sensitive, so make sure room is pitch black. Don’t worry about eye drops, just sleep it away. I woke up with decent eye sight, enough to function around the house, I still kept wearing sunglasses around the house in dark setting with no TV nor electric devices to soften my eyes hoping for faster healing. 6. Follow up appointment and 1st day I found my eyes already recovered enough to drive. Feeling is very similar to after swam in a pool full of chlorine... Dr. Kent confirmed my combined vision is 20/20, then Dr. tap on my elbow and said “you god 20/20 vision!”…My eyes were still fuzz, so I was still a bit skeptic... I drove to work after the appointment and followed recommended eye drop routines, I even used more tear eye drop (every 30 min) as I found that eyes need moisture to heal. My eyes did not show improvements throughout the day, but they were good enough for me to drive home at night in rain. No depth perception nor weird feeling issue due to Mini-monovision… 8. 2nd day after the surgery I woke up with almost 90% of the fuzziness gone…I found myself totally amazed/shocked by the clarity of my vision… There is a tree in front of our balcony which is about 30 feet away 3 story height. I can even see crease and dark spot on a leaf almost to the top of the tree 30 feet away. If this is the result from Mini-Monovision / Laser Blended Vision (one for nearsighted, another for farsighted correction). I am now a true believer and I am sure my eyes were never this good in my life…what an amazing result this is…I drove to work still wearing sunglasses and tear eye drop every 30 min as thinking of the last 10% clarity… I am still a bit light sensitiveness, but I am so sure it will subside as it progress, I cannot even wait for next few days of improvements to come…"
"What can I say, Dr. Scott Kirk and the team at Kirk eye center are simply amazing. I developed a cataract in one eye about a year ago and he fixed that one and I had my other eye done a few days ago. From the initial exam, then the surgery, and the follow ups afterward, everything is done perfect here! Their staff is so professional and courteous and they really care! I am truly blown away on how awesome the Kirk Eye Center is, keep up the great work, you have a patient and customer for life!"
"Staff very accommodating. Procedures and pricing explained well. Walked away knowing what to expect, which is important when making important decisions about care."
"Went in for lasik this week and I am so glad I chose Dr. Kirk for my procedure! The staff was beyond accommodating and did everything in their power to make me comfortable on the day of. Dr Kirk explained everything to me and the procedure was surprisingly pain free and fast! I am now at 20/20 vision and couldnt be happier with my decision! I came here on a recommendation from a friend of mine and this place has great reviews for a reason."
"Easy parking and an accomadating Friendly staff. I was fully informed of what was being done . I have complete confidence in the staff and the physician . I trust Dr Kent Kirk with my eyes . I had lasik more than 20 years ago with Dr Kent Kirk and I could not be more pleased . I don’t look forward to cataracts . It stinks getting old but I’m glad I have such good people to take care of me ."
"I am glad to have chosen Kirk Eye Center to get my Lasik surgery done. From start to finish the experience could not have gone better. I went in for my free consultation where my eyes were thoroughly examined and I was told I was a candidate. Dr. Kent Kirk thoroughly explained the procedure to me and what I could expect afterward as well as the timeline of how my vision would progress. He took the time to answer all of my questions, and I did not feel rushed at all, which I have experienced quite a bit with other doctors and what I gleaned from other people's reviews of some of the "cattle call" Lasik centers in the area. The day of the procedure, I was at the surgery center for less than an hour and a half. I didn't have to wait at all, and the process was streamlined but again, I did not feel rushed. The staff was so nice and seemed genuinely concerned that everything went well. Dr. Kirk explained the process and it went exactly as he said it would go. It was about 30 seconds of total time under the lasers for each eye and the process was nowhere near as uncomfortable as I had imagined. Dr. Kirk gives you his cell phone number to call if you need anything or have any issues. I went home and took a nap, and Dr. Kirk called me that night to make sure everything was okay which is a nice touch. By the next day my vision was restored to a level it hasn't been since I was 20 years old! It has been 4 days and so far so good. Just like you always hear, my only regret is that I didn't do this sooner! Great experience, great staff, great doctor, I highly recommend Kirk Eye Center."
"Very good"
"The staff is amazing and helpful! Dr. Kirk spent time with me explaining the process and answering all of my questions. The entire process and procedure I felt safe and supported. Very Grateful for Kirk Eye Center!"
"Dr. Kirk did a great job on my LASIK procedure. I'm so happy with how my LASIK procedure turned out since I now have 20/20 vision. The procedure was quick and the surgical staff as well as Dr. Kirk made me feel comfortable, making the experience as enjoyable as it could be."
"Hello, I am going to share my whole experience from start to finish on my LASIK journey with Kirk Eye Center. (To get the overall review if you don’t care to read the whole story, skip to last paragraph) I found them online and read some reviews and saw they had FREE LASIK consultations, so I decided to enter in my information and see where that takes me. A few days later I received an email about a setting up an appointment for the consultation. I got quick email replies which was nice and set up my appointment. A week later it was time for my appointment, I get in and got checked in quickly! They brought me in the back and began by asking questions on my health background. Then they proceeded to check my eye sight. After that they put in some numbing drops and used a pen to check my eye pressure. The numbing drops worked amazing but it did feel very weird, normal though. After that I was seated back in the waiting room for about 10 minutes. I was then ask to come into another room where they did a scan of my eyes, this was very cool and interesting to me. After that I was put into a room to wait to see the Dr. I only waited about 5 minutes until he came in. He checked my eyes and went over all of my information to discuss if I was a good candidate for LASIK or not which I was. I did have a dry spot on my eye which he figured was just temporary and gave me a few eyedrops and if I did go ahead with the procedure he wanted to have me come back in to check to see if it had cleared up. After that I was placed back into the waiting room until I think her name was Joyce came and brought me back to talk about the numbers part. She was very helpful and answered all of my questions and didn’t pressure me into anything and I went on my way for the day with my information. I decided to go ahead and do the procedure so I emailed them and filled out my paperwork and got a date. My date was only a week away which was crazy fast and I had a lot of mixed feeling at this point since I was honestly nervous. I got back in to get my eye checked before hand and everything went well with that. Surgery day I got there, they took me back and took vitals and explained what was going to happen and gave me something to help relax me since I was basically having a panic attack at this point. The procedure was extremely fast. I would say I was only a total of maybe 2 min of being worked on, minus the prep time and such, but that wasn’t a big deal. After I was done my eyes were very sensitive and tired so someone read me my after care instructions. I then was ready to go. I was only there for about 1 hour to an hour and 15. I got home and I attempted to nap like I was recommended. I laid down but my eyes started to spasm intensely and I tossed and turned for about 45 minutes in extreme pain just trying to get the spasming to stop. I could barely open my eyes at this point and got ahold of the Dr. he instructed me on what to do and within about 15 min they stopped spasming and I was able to rest a few hours with my eyes closed. Later that night I was watching TV and had basically perfect vision minus the slight blurriness. My next day checkup went as smoothly and my consultation. At this point I had 20/20 vision and my eyes felt great, no pain or anything. It is a week later as I am writing this and I have done all my eyedrops and aftercare as I was instructed and I haven’t had any problems. If you stuck it out through this experience, I would definitely say if you are considering getting LASIK, do it with Kirk Eye Center. They have gone above and beyond my expectations! I even went back and purchased a nice pair of sunglasses with their great optical team to protect my new eyes."
"Its always an easy pleasant experience with Dr. Bauer and the staff at Kirk Eye Center."
"Great appointment, very professional"
"Dr. Bauer is great. The staff there is all very friendly and good at their jobs, but the wait is looooooong. I waited 20 minutes before being seen by a tech for the eye exam and then 45 minutes from the time I was seated in that waiting area until I was seen by Dr. Bauer. It just seems excessive to be there for an hour and a half."
"Excellent. Very quick and made me feel comfortable, from the front desk to the staff to Dr. Kirk himself. What a pleasant experience!"
"I felt Doctor Kirk was kind, caring, understanding, and competent.I would highly Recommend Doctor Kirk, a matter of fact my wife willbe making an appointment to see him.With Kindest RegardsTom D"
"Direct, professional, and thorough."
"Excellent treatment. Promptness a all stations - reception, nurses, and Doctor."
"Everything was fine."
"Every staff member was friendly, and professional. They were attentive to our questions, and it was a pleasure to be in a facility that had beautiful paintings and spacious office and waiting areas. I will recommend them to family and friends."
"Dr. Kirk and his staff were highly professional and very courteous. I was seen within minutes of my appointment start time, which is rare for most other doctors I've been to. I will definitely return to Dr. Kirk."
"No problems. Thank you."
"I have always been satisfied."
"The office needs modernizing. I did have to wait to get in, but once I did, it went smoothly."
"My family has known the Kirks for many years and Dr. Kent Kirk has been my ophthalmologist for a while now as well and we are very fond of them all. Dr. Kirk recently did my Lasik and it was completely painless and I see like a hawk now. He checked in with me personally at home after I went home the day of the procedure. The Kirk Eye Center is great and it's just around the corner from my house and we will keep following up there indefinitely."
"My family has known the Kirks for many years and Dr. Kent Kirk has been my ophthalmologist for a while now as well and we are very fond of them all. Dr. Kirk recently did my Lasik and it was completely painless and I see like a hawk now. He checked in with me personally at home after I went home the day of the procedure. The Kirk Eye Center is great and it’s just around the corner from my house and we will keep following up there indefinitely."
"I am glad to have chosen Kirk Eye Center to get my Lasik surgery done. From start to finish the experience could not have gone better. I went in for my free consultation where my eyes were thoroughly examined and I was told I was a candidate. Dr. Kent Kirk thoroughly explained the procedure to me and what I could expect afterward as well as the timeline of how my vision would progress. He took the time to answer all of my questions, and I did not feel rushed at all, which I have experienced quite a bit with other doctors and what I gleaned from other people’s reviews of some of the "cattle call" Lasik centers in the area. The day of the procedure, I was at the surgery center for less than an hour and a half. I didn’t have to wait at all, and the process was streamlined but again, I did not feel rushed. The staff was so nice and seemed genuinely concerned that everything went well. Dr. Kirk explained the process and it went exactly as he said it would go. It was about 30 seconds of total time under the lasers for each eye and the process was nowhere near as uncomfortable as I had imagined. Dr. Kirk gives you his cell phone number to call if you need anything or have any issues. I went home and took a nap, and Dr. Kirk called me that night to make sure everything was okay which is a nice touch. By the next day my vision was restored to a level it hasn’t been since I was 20 years old! It has been 4 days and so far so good. Just like you always hear, my only regret is that I didn’t do this sooner! Great experience, great staff, great doctor, I highly recommend Kirk Eye Center."
"Dr. Scott Kirk did a wonderful job and is very professional. I had laser eye surgery about a week ago and they made me feel at ease and comfortable through the whole process. The whole experience between the exam and procedure was professional and amazing with how quick and efficient they are! I would highly recommend for an eye doctor or surgery procedure in the future. They truly care about their patients and make them feel comfortable and at ease with the whole process.-John Mavigliano"
"Dr. Scott Kirk did a wonderful job and is very professional. I had laser eye surgery about a week ago and they made me feel at ease and comfortable through the whole process. The whole experience between the exam and procedure was professional and amazing with how quick and efficient they are! I would highly recommend for an eye doctor or surgery procedure in the future. They truly care about their patients and make them feel comfortable and at ease with the whole process. -John Mavigliano"
"Top notch care. Totally painless. Amazing results. Now have 20/20 vision in eye operated on. Couldn't ask for more!"
"The staff is amazing and helpful! Dr. Kirk spent time with me explaining the process and answering all of my questions. The entire process and procedure I felt safe and supported. Very Grateful for Kirk Eye Center!"
"I had the LASIK procedure done two days ago and I have been so pleased with my experience. Everybody that I encountered at Kirk Eye Center from the initial surgical consultation to the day of surgery was friendly, helpful and professional. The day of surgery went very smoothly and I felt at ease the entire time. I have already recommended many people to Kirk Eye Center for their LASIK procedures!"
"I had my cataract surgery and it went very well. Dr. KIRK and his entire staff were professional and caring. I highly recommend this clinic ."
"Hello, I am going to share my whole experience from start to finish on my LASIK journey with Kirk Eye Center. (To get the overall review if you don’t care to read the whole story, skip to last paragraph) I found them online and read some reviews and saw they had FREE LASIK consultations, so I decided to enter in my information and see where that takes me. A few days later I received an email about a setting up an appointment for the consultation. I got quick email replies which was nice and set up my appointment. A week later it was time for my appointment, I get in and got checked in quickly! They brought me in the back and began by asking questions on my health background. Then they proceeded to check my eye sight. After that they put in some numbing drops and used a pen to check my eye pressure. The numbing drops worked amazing but it did feel very weird, normal though. After that I was seated back in the waiting room for about 10 minutes. I was then ask to come into another room where they did a scan of my eyes, this was very cool and interesting to me. After that I was put into a room to wait to see the Dr. I only waited about 5 minutes until he came in. He checked my eyes and went over all of my information to discuss if I was a good candidate for LASIK or not which I was. I did have a dry spot on my eye which he figured was just temporary and gave me a few eyedrops and if I did go ahead with the procedure he wanted to have me come back in to check to see if it had cleared up. After that I was placed back into the waiting room until I think her name was Joyce came and brought me back to talk about the numbers part. She was very helpful and answered all of my questions and didn’t pressure me into anything and I went on my way for the day with my information. I decided to go ahead and do the procedure so I emailed them and filled out my paperwork and got a date. My date was only a week away which was crazy fast and I had a lot of mixed feeling at this point since I was honestly nervous. I got back in to get my eye checked before hand and everything went well with that. Surgery day I got there, they took me back and took vitals and explained what was going to happen and gave me something to help relax me since I was basically having a panic attack at this point. The procedure was extremely fast. I would say I was only a total of maybe 2 min of being worked on, minus the prep time and such, but that wasn’t a big deal. After I was done my eyes were very sensitive and tired so someone read me my after care instructions. I then was ready to go. I was only there for about 1 hour to an hour and 15. I got home and I attempted to nap like I was recommended. I laid down but my eyes started to spasm intensely and I tossed and turned for about 45 minutes in extreme pain just trying to get the spasming to stop. I could barely open my eyes at this point and got ahold of the Dr. he instructed me on what to do and within about 15 min they stopped spasming and I was able to rest a few hours with my eyes closed. Later that night I was watching TV and had basically perfect vision minus the slight blurriness. My next day checkup went as smoothly and my consultation. At this point I had 20/20 vision and my eyes felt great, no pain or anything. It is a week later as I am writing this and I have done all my eyedrops and aftercare as I was instructed and I haven’t had any problems. If you stuck it out through this experience, I would definitely say if you are considering getting LASIK, do it with Kirk Eye Center. They have gone above and beyond my expectations! I even went back and purchased a nice pair of sunglasses with their great optical team to protect my new eyes."
"I recently had LASIK Surgery at Kirk Eye Center in River Forest. I was incredibly happy with the experience during the entire process. From the initial exams to the actual surgery to the follow up appointment, the entire staff was very professional, helpful and caring. The LASIK surgery itself was very quick. I felt very well prepped Dr. Kirk and the staff. The first couple hours post surgery were uncomfortable, which was expected, but after that it was pain free. A few hours after surgery I received a personal call from Dr. Kirk following up to see how I was doing....which meant a lot. The next day my vision was great and has been since I had the surgery. I would highly recommend Kirk Eye Center if you are thinking about LASIK Surgery."
"What can I say, Dr. Scott Kirk and the team at Kirk eye center are simply amazing. I developed a cataract in one eye about a year ago and he fixed that one and I had my other eye done a few days ago. From the initial exam, then the surgery, and the follow ups afterward, everything is done perfect here! Their staff is so professional and courteous and they really care! I am truly blown away on how awesome the Kirk Eye Center is, keep up the great work, you have a patient and customer for life!"
"I just had cataract surgery. I highly recommend Kirk Eye Center! I cant praise Kirk Eye Center in Gurnee and NovaMed Center in River Forest enough!. Both are professional and do an amazing job at keeping you informed and relaxed regarding the procedure. They have the process down to a choreographed science.Every dept. and every person is professional, can answer any question, they take their time with you, but they don't waste it either. Dr. Scott Kirk is wonderful as well as Michelle in the Gurnee office. If you have been told you need cataract surgery took up Dr. Scott Kirk in Gurnee and River Forest- you wont be sorry. The day after my surgery my vision was 20-25 in my left eye- everything was bright and clear. Remarkable since the day before surgery, my left eye, I could barely see,everything was cloudy, like being in a fog. Yes....5 stars to Kirk Eye Center and Dr. Scott Kirk and team!!!!"
"I had the pleasure of interacting with Dr. Scott Kirk, Dr. Kent Kirk, and Dr. Carter Kirk while having cataract surgery and lens replacement. The result is down right exciting. After wearing glasses for decades, the “Kirks” sent me away with no glasses and excellent eyesight: near and far. The entire experience was professional, friendly, and well informed at each stage. The staff operated with calm competent reassurance. Trusting one’s eyesight to anyone is a big deal. The Kirks have my appreciation and trust."
"The surgery was painless both emotionally and physically. I have recommended Kirk Eye Center to all my family and friends. Truly kind and patient doctors and employees including the nurses which were terrific in calming your nerves. I am thoroughly pleased with the continued correspondence checking my welfare and the follow up appointments to assure that the road to recovery is smooth. I am thrilled to be able to comment on the care given by Kirk Eye Center."
"I am so excited with the result of my Lasik operation at Kirk Eye Center. Since I am so pleased with how the operation went and the result. Here is the overall experience of my procedure. 1. Free consultation / follow up questions I had a Mini-Monovision or Laser Blended Vision as you will find on the internet. Yes, I was scared of having each eye with different visions. Dr. Kent Kirk along with Ms. Joyce Walter covered all questions and concerns I had prior to the operation. 2. Pre-op preparation Usual blood pressure check, eye drops, choice to take sedative pill…I wouldn’t go without it. Nurses were professional and courteous, Dr. Kent also took time to answer additional questions. 3. Creating cornea flap operation Kirk utilize laser cutting method, this is safer than manual cutting method, which I liked. Only thing is that it is a bit awkward, since you will feel heavy pressure and lose sight on that eye temporary. All I did was just focus on center light and being steady as much as possible as Dr. Kent encouraged me to do so by saying “Doing great, perfect and etc etc” for less than 30 seconds each eyes. 4. Lasik operation Allegretto WAVE Eye-Q Excimer Laser System. This machine automatically trace your natural eye movements to eliminate miss firing of laser and it stops, if you move your eye out of the machine’s tolerance. All I did was to keep my eye steadily on green flickering light as Dr. Kent also encouraged me to do. During the procedure, green light do move around and the light become fuzzy. What I did is to chase the green light as much as possible and also try to focus on the center of the fuzzy green light. No worries, I did have a few moments I could not locate the green light, if then, I just focused my eye on where the green light was until see it again. 5. Recovery, day of the operation You will feel sedated from sedative and you will not be able to open your eyes well enough to see. So, when I got home, I immediately wore protective goggles and went to sleep for 3~4 hours, this is easy since you feel sedated. Your eyes will be extra sensitive, so make sure room is pitch black. Don’t worry about eye drops, just sleep it away. I woke up with decent eye sight, enough to function around the house, I still kept wearing sunglasses around the house in dark setting with no TV nor electric devices to soften my eyes hoping for faster healing. 6. Follow up appointment and 1st day I found my eyes already recovered enough to drive. Feeling is very similar to after swam in a pool full of chlorine... Dr. Kent confirmed my combined vision is 20/20, then Dr. tap on my elbow and said “you god 20/20 vision!”…My eyes were still fuzz, so I was still a bit skeptic... I drove to work after the appointment and followed recommended eye drop routines, I even used more tear eye drop (every 30 min) as I found that eyes need moisture to heal. My eyes did not show improvements throughout the day, but they were good enough for me to drive home at night in rain. No depth perception nor weird feeling issue due to Mini-monovision… 8. 2nd day after the surgery I woke up with almost 90% of the fuzziness gone…I found myself totally amazed/shocked by the clarity of my vision… There is a tree in front of our balcony which is about 30 feet away 3 story height. I can even see crease and dark spot on a leaf almost to the top of the tree 30 feet away. If this is the result from Mini-Monovision / Laser Blended Vision (one for nearsighted, another for farsighted correction). I am now a true believer and I am sure my eyes were never this good in my life…what an amazing result this is…I drove to work still wearing sunglasses and tear eye drop every 30 min as thinking of the last 10% clarity… I am still a bit light sensitiveness, but I am so sure it will subside as it progress, I cannot even wait for next few days of improvements to come…"
"I have been a patient of Dr. Scott Kirk since 1990. He is an exceptional physician, and has always given me the best care. The entire staff is kind and thoroughly professional. The office operation runs perfectly and could teach a lesson or two to many other practitioners."
"I have been a patient at Kirk Eye Center for 25 years. Each time I visit, I receive the same courteous treatment and respect that makes me want to return and also to recommend the Drs Kirk to friends of mine. I have had cataract surgery there, get routine tests such as visual fields and get my pressure checked. From surgery to emergency appointments I have never doubted that I was I the best of hands for every situation. The staff is patient and kind and the doctors make sure to inquire about how you are feeling and ask about things you have been up to. I can't say enough. A wonderful, welcoming and top notch practice."
"I have been a patient at Kirk Eye Center for 25 years. Each time I visit, I receive the same courteous treatment and respect that makes me want to return and also to recommend the Drs Kirk to friends of mine. I have had cataract surgery there, get routine tests such as visual fields and get my pressure checked. From surgery to emergency appointments I have never doubted that I was I the best of hands for every situation.The staff is patient and kind and the doctors make sure to inquire about how you are feeling and ask about things you have been up to. I can’t say enough. A wonderful, welcoming and top notch practice."
"Highly recommend Dr. Kirk and his team. Very nice, very professional, and I'm ecstatic I finally made the decision to get LASIK. The procedure is quick and painless. Dr. Kirk and his team walked me through every step so there were no surprises. Dr. Kirk also called me the night of my surgery to personally check in on me to see how I was doing and if there were any questions he could answer for me."
"Highly recommend Dr. Kirk and his team. Very nice, very professional, and I’m ecstatic I finally made the decision to get LASIK.The procedure is quick and painless. Dr. Kirk and his team walked me through every step so there were no surprises. Dr. Kirk also called me the night of my surgery to personally check in on me to see how I was doing and if there were any questions he could answer for me."
"Had a great experience at Kirk's Eye Center! #lasik #nomoreglasses Thank you so much! We are so happy for you. Enjoy your new !"
"Hello, I am going to share my whole experience from start to finish on my LASIK journey with Kirk Eye Center. (To get the overall review if you don’t care to read the whole story, skip to last paragraph) I found them online and read some reviews and saw they had FREE LASIK consultations, so I decided to enter in my information and see where that takes me. A few days later I received an email about a setting up an appointment for the consultation. I got quick email replies which was nice and set up my appointment. A week later it was time for my appointment, I get in and got checked in quickly! They brought me in the back and began by asking questions on my health background. Then they proceeded to check my eye sight. After that they put in some numbing drops and used a pen to check my eye pressure. The numbing drops worked amazing but it did feel very weird, normal though. After that I was seated back in the waiting room for about 10 minutes. I was then ask to come into another room where they did a scan of my eyes, this was very cool and interesting to me. After that I was put into a room to wait to see the Dr. I only waited about 5 minutes until he came in. He checked my eyes and went over all of my information to discuss if I was a good candidate for LASIK or not which I was. I did have a dry spot on my eye which he figured was just temporary and gave me a few eyedrops and if I did go ahead with the procedure he wanted to have me come back in to check to see if it had cleared up. After that I was placed back into the waiting room until I think her name was Joyce came and brought me back to talk about the numbers part. She was very helpful and answered all of my questions and didn’t pressure me into anything and I went on my way for the day with my information. I decided to go ahead and do the procedure so I emailed them and filled out my paperwork and got a date. My date was only a week away which was crazy fast and I had a lot of mixed feeling at this point since I was honestly nervous. I got back in to get my eye checked before hand and everything went well with that. Surgery day I got there, they took me back and took vitals and explained what was going to happen and gave me something to help relax me since I was basically having a panic attack at this point. The procedure was extremely fast. I would say I was only a total of maybe 2 min of being worked on, minus the prep time and such, but that wasn’t a big deal. After I was done my eyes were very sensitive and tired so someone read me my after care instructions. I then was ready to go. I was only there for about 1 hour to an hour and 15. I got home and I attempted to nap like I was recommended. I laid down but my eyes started to spasm intensely and I tossed and turned for about 45 minutes in extreme pain just trying to get the spasming to stop. I could barely open my eyes at this point and got ahold of the Dr. he instructed me on what to do and within about 15 min they stopped spasming and I was able to rest a few hours with my eyes closed. Later that night I was watching TV and had basically perfect vision minus the slight blurriness. My next day checkup went as smoothly and my consultation. At this point I had 20/20 vision and my eyes felt great, no pain or anything. It is a week later as I am writing this and I have done all my eyedrops and aftercare as I was instructed and I haven’t had any problems. If you stuck it out through this experience, I would definitely say if you are considering getting LASIK, do it with Kirk Eye Center. They have gone above and beyond my expectations! I even went back and purchased a nice pair of sunglasses with their great optical team to protect my new eyes."
"I had the pleasure of interacting with Dr. Scott Kirk, Dr. Kent Kirk, and Dr. Carter Kirk while having cataract surgery and lens replacement. The result is down right exciting. After wearing glasses for decades, the “Kirks” sent me away with no glasses and excellent eyesight: near and far. The entire experience was professional, friendly, and well informed at each stage. The staff operated with calm competent reassurance. Trusting one’s eyesight to anyone is a big deal. The Kirks have my appreciation and trust."
"I had LASIK at Kirk Eye Center last week and couldn't have had a better experience. Dr. Kent Kirk was awesome and I felt like he really cared about my eye health. I had previously gone for a consultation at LasikPlus and felt a little uneasy there. It felt like they were trying to get me scheduled for the procedure as fast as possible and spent more time talking about payment than looking at my eyes. I made the appointment at Kirk just to see if it was any different. Dr. Kirk had some concerns about a few things, scheduled me for some extra tests, and I felt so much more taken care of there. It felt like he actually cared about my long term wellness vs just wanting to schedule me for an expensive procedure and get me out the door. Everyone at Kirk was professional, accommodating, and friendly. The LASIK itself was so incredibly fast and painless that I could hardly believe it. Dr. Kirk and the nurses there all prepared me really well for the whole procedure and what would happen after. I'm normally very nervous for medical procedures, but I found the LASIK to be no big deal. It was certainly uncomfortable in the few hours following, but I knew it was normal and got through it with no problems. The next day, I was seeing 20/20 and I have had zero issues in the week since. I keep thinking that I'll try to take my contacts out before I go to sleep because my vision is so good. I would highly recommend going to Kirk to anyone who has been thinking about LASIK. It will change your life!"
"Had a great experience at Kirk Eye Center,the staff made me feel very comfortable,I had the Laser it was nothing to go through.Then Dr.Carter Kirk put in my new lens didn't feel a thing,after that I could not believe my sight crystal clear perfect. Dr.Carter Kirk has great bed side manners,very intelligent and professional,there wasn't a thing he couldn't answer of my questions. I will recommend Kirk to everyone I meet that needs a eye proceedure. My mother 10 years ago had both eyes done she said you have to go to Kirk I figured they do so many they have to be good I figured right. The Kirk's bring a whole new world to you with perfect sight,it gives to a very positive attitude when going from trying to see to perfect. Thank you Kirk Eye Center. David Salverson."
"When I originally came to Kirk Eye Center I had no vision in my right eye. I had visited a a center in the Southeast surburb of Chicago and was told that I had vitreous hemorrhaging on the back of my retina. I was instructed to sleep at a forty five degree angle and it would dissipate. After coming back for three weeks with no success, I was sent to a Retinal Surgeon.The retinal surgeon also told me to sleep at a forty five degree angle and it would dissipate in a few days. After I returned in a week the surgeon told me that he would have to do surgery on my retina.He explained to me that he was on the staff at the University of Chicago and that I should get on his list to have the surgery as soon as possible. At this time I told him that I wanted to get a second opinion.He seemed unhappy that I would do that. I was told by a friend that I should go to Kirk Eye Center in River Forest. When I made an appointment at KEC, I spoke with the nurses there and went in to see DR. Scott Kirk. After being examined by Dr Scott who stated that he did not see what the first Opthamologist and Surgeon were talking about.He then brought in Dr. Kent Kirk and the head surgical assistant.They together determined that it was a stage four cataract. Dr Scott then summoned the resident Retinal Surgeon.After the Retinal Surgeon , Dr. Blake Horio looked, he turned the light off, dropped his head and sadly said that " some one was trying to make some money and if they are doing this to you they are doing it to others".Dr Horio then stated that I should come to his office in Hinsdale and he wanted to do a B- Scan.He also stated that it looked like a stage four cataract. I was given an appointment to see Dr.Horio three hours later. Upon arriving at his office and having a B Scan he showed me a rectangular card with two large black circles in the center that were surrounded by what looked like the milky way.He said that if there had been any hemorraging those star like objects would be in the black circles. He then told me to go back to KEC and have Dr. Scott and Lovie (surgical assistant) remove the cataract and I WOULD BE ABLE TO SEE. After making an appointment I went in a week later. On the day of the surger I was greeted by the friendly staff that assured me that everything would be okay. After what seemed to be about fifteen minutes Dr. Scott Kirk asked me how many fingers did I see. I was able to respond correctly right away. After my first post operation visit my vision was 20/25.When I went back two weeks later my vision was 20/20 and i was very happy As a result of this experience I would highly recommend the Kirk Eye Center. I went back a year later and had the left eye cataract removed and all went well.I have gone back for exams and I am grateful for my vision and the professionalism at the Kirk Eye Center. For courteous and professional care I would highly recommend the Kirk family of opthammologist and their superior staff. H. Lavell ."
"Dr. Kirk and his team were amazing! I had LASIK done and the experience was life changing. Everyone explained every last detail about the procedure to make sure I understood what was happening. The procedure was very quick and easy. I was able to go home and rest after without any pain.Dr. Kirk called me after the procedure to follow-up and make sure I was still feeling okay. He really cares about the well-being of his patients. I would recommend getting LASIK done by Dr. Kirk to everyone. Dr. Kirk and his team are top-notch!"
"Dr. Kirk and his team were amazing! I had LASIK done and the experience was life changing. Everyone explained every last detail about the procedure to make sure I understood what was happening. The procedure was very quick and easy. I was able to go home and rest after without any pain. Dr. Kirk called me after the procedure to follow-up and make sure I was still feeling okay. He really cares about the well-being of his patients. I would recommend getting LASIK done by Dr. Kirk to everyone. Dr. Kirk and his team are top-notch!"
"I am so excited with the result of my Lasik operation at Kirk Eye Center. Since I am so pleased with how the operation went and the result. Here is the overall experience of my procedure. 1. Free consultation / follow up questions I had a Mini-Monovision or Laser Blended Vision as you will find on the internet. Yes, I was scared of having each eye with different visions. Dr. Kent Kirk along with Ms. Joyce Walter covered all questions and concerns I had prior to the operation. 2. Pre-op preparation Usual blood pressure check, eye drops, choice to take sedative pill...I wouldn't go without it. Nurses were professional and courteous, Dr. Kent also took time to answer additional questions. 3. Creating cornea flap operation Kirk utilize laser cutting method, this is safer than manual cutting method, which I liked. Only thing is that it is a bit awkward, since you will feel heavy pressure and lose sight on that eye temporary. All I did was just focus on center light and being steady as much as possible as Dr. Kent encouraged me to do so by saying "Doing great, perfect and etc etc" for less than 30 seconds each eyes. 4. Lasik operation Allegretto WAVE Eye-Q Excimer Laser System. This machine automatically trace your natural eye movements to eliminate miss firing of laser and it stops, if you move your eye out of the machine's tolerance. All I did was to keep my eye steadily on green flickering light as Dr. Kent also encouraged me to do. During the procedure, green light do move around and the light become fuzzy. What I did is to chase the green light as much as possible and also try to focus on the center of the fuzzy green light. No worries, I did have a few moments I could not locate the green light, if then, I just focused my eye on where the green light was until see it again. 5. Recovery, day of the operation You will feel sedated from sedative and you will not be able to open your eyes well enough to see. So, when I got home, I immediately wore protective goggles and went to sleep for 3~4 hours, this is easy since you feel sedated. Your eyes will be extra sensitive, so make sure room is pitch black. Don't worry about eye drops, just sleep it away. I woke up with decent eye sight, enough to function around the house, I still kept wearing sunglasses around the house in dark setting with no TV nor electric devices to soften my eyes hoping for faster healing. 6. Follow up appointment and 1st day I found my eyes already recovered enough to drive. Feeling is very similar to after swam in a pool full of chlorine... Dr. Kent confirmed my combined vision is 20/20, then Dr. tap on my elbow and said "you god 20/20 vision!"...My eyes were still fuzz, so I was still a bit skeptic... I drove to work after the appointment and followed recommended eye drop routines, I even used more tear eye drop (every 30 min) as I found that eyes need moisture to heal. My eyes did not show improvements throughout the day, but they were good enough for me to drive home at night in rain. No depth perception nor weird feeling issue due to Mini-monovision... 8. 2nd day after the surgery I woke up with almost 90% of the fuzziness gone...I found myself totally amazed/shocked by the clarity of my vision... There is a tree in front of our balcony which is about 30 feet away 3 story height. I can even see crease and dark spot on a leaf almost to the top of the tree 30 feet away. If this is the result from Mini-Monovision / Laser Blended Vision (one for nearsighted, another for farsighted correction). I am now a true believer and I am sure my eyes were never this good in my life...what an amazing result this is...I drove to work still wearing sunglasses and tear eye drop every 30 min as thinking of the last 10% clarity... I am still a bit light sensitiveness, but I am so sure it will subside as it progress, I cannot even wait for next few days of improvements to come..."
"I am so excited with the result of my Lasik operation at Kirk Eye Center. Since I am so pleased with how the operation went and the result. Here is the overall experience of my procedure.1. Free consultation / follow up questionsI had a Mini-Monovision or Laser Blended Vision as you will find on the internet. Yes, I was scared of having each eye with different visions.Dr. Kent Kirk along with Ms. Joyce Walter covered all questions and concerns I had prior to the operation.2. Pre-op preparationUsual blood pressure check, eye drops, choice to take sedative pill...I wouldn’t go without it. Nurses were professional and courteous, Dr. Kent also took time to answer additional questions.3. Creating cornea flap operationKirk utilize laser cutting method, this is safer than manual cutting method, which I liked. Only thing is that it is a bit awkward, since you will feel heavy pressure and lose sight on that eye temporary. All I did was just focus on center light and being steady as much as possible as Dr. Kent encouraged me to do so by saying "Doing great, perfect and etc etc" for less than 30 seconds each eyes.4. Lasik operationAllegretto WAVE Eye-Q Excimer Laser System. This machine automatically trace your natural eye movements to eliminate miss firing of laser and it stops, if you move your eye out of the machine’s tolerance. All I did was to keep my eye steadily on green flickering light as Dr. Kent also encouraged me to do. During the procedure, green light do move around and the light become fuzzy. What I did is to chase the green light as much as possible and also try to focus on the center of the fuzzy green light. No worries, I did have a few moments I could not locate the green light, if then, I just focused my eye on where the green light was until see it again.5. Recovery, day of the operationYou will feel sedated from sedative and you will not be able to open your eyes well enough to see. So, when I got home, I immediately wore protective goggles and went to sleep for 3~4 hours, this is easy since you feel sedated. Your eyes will be extra sensitive, so make sure room is pitch black. Don’t worry about eye drops, just sleep it away. I woke up with decent eye sight, enough to function around the house, I still kept wearing sunglasses around the house in dark setting with no TV nor electric devices to soften my eyes hoping for faster healing.6. Follow up appointment and 1st dayI found my eyes already recovered enough to drive. Feeling is very similar to after swam in a pool full of chlorine... Dr. Kent confirmed my combined vision is 20/20, then Dr. tap on my elbow and said "you god 20/20 vision!"...My eyes were still fuzz, so I was still a bit skeptic... I drove to work after the appointment and followed recommended eye drop routines, I even used more tear eye drop (every 30 min) as I found that eyes need moisture to heal. My eyes did not show improvements throughout the day, but they were good enough for me to drive home at night in rain. No depth perception nor weird feeling issue due to Mini-monovision...8. 2nd day after the surgeryI woke up with almost 90% of the fuzziness gone...I found myself totally amazed/shocked by the clarity of my vision... There is a tree in front of our balcony which is about 30 feet away 3 story height. I can even see crease and dark spot on a leaf almost to the top of the tree 30 feet away. If this is the result from Mini-Monovision / Laser Blended Vision (one for nearsighted, another for farsighted correction). I am now a true believer and I am sure my eyes were never this good in my life...what an amazing result this is...I drove to work still wearing sunglasses and tear eye drop every 30 min as thinking of the last 10% clarity... I am still a bit light sensitiveness, but I am so sure it will subside as it progress, I cannot even wait for next few days of improvements to come..."
"Dr. Kent Kirk and his team did an exceptional job of explaining the procedure before, during and after my Lasik procedure. I am very happy with the results and still can't believe I can see 20/20 now after 18 years of relying on contacts and glasses!"
"I had my cataract surgery and it went very well. Dr. KIRK and his entire staff were professional and caring. I highly recommend this clinic ."
"I had LASIK at Kirk Eye Center last week and couldn't have had a better experience. Dr. Kent Kirk was awesome and I felt like he really cared about my eye health. I had previously gone for a consultation at LasikPlus and felt a little uneasy there. It felt like they were trying to get me scheduled for the procedure as fast as possible and spent more time talking about payment than looking at my eyes. I made the appointment at Kirk just to see if it was any different. Dr. Kirk had some concerns about a few things, scheduled me for some extra tests, and I felt so much more taken care of there. It felt like he actually cared about my long term wellness vs just wanting to schedule me for an expensive procedure and get me out the door. Everyone at Kirk was professional, accommodating, and friendly. The LASIK itself was so incredibly fast and painless that I could hardly believe it. Dr. Kirk and the nurses there all prepared me really well for the whole procedure and what would happen after. I'm normally very nervous for medical procedures, but I found the LASIK to be no big deal. It was certainly uncomfortable in the few hours following, but I knew it was normal and got through it with no problems. The next day, I was seeing 20/20 and I have had zero issues in the week since. I keep thinking that I'll try to take my contacts out before I go to sleep because my vision is so good. I would highly recommend going to Kirk to anyone who has been thinking about LASIK. It will change your life!"
"Staff and Doctors are outstanding."
"I came in as a first time patient and felt immediately welcome and comfortable with the staff and facility. They were informative and supportive through the entire Lasik process. Would definitely recommend to anyone interested in Lasik!"
"Kirk Eye Center provides caring, thoughtful, and skilled eye care for patients of all ages. The convenience of having the doctor's office, the surgery center, and the optical shop in one location is priceless. I have personally been a patient for over 50 years and would highly recommend this practice!"
"I had a wonderful experience at the River Forest Kirk Eye Center. I had the ICL procedure done and was very nervous going into the surgery center being what the procedure entails. The nurses were very comforting seeing that I was nervous and the doctor was very professional. I was informed of every occurrence and how I should be feeling which put me at ease. They catered to my every comfort in making sure i was warm and comfortable on the operating bed. I will definitely be recommending them to anyone who is interested in the services they provide."
"This experience was positive from the moment of first contact. Joyce Wolter, who scheduled surgeries was prompt at replying to my initial query. Then the evaluation was thorough (and free). Dr. Kent Kirk explained my three options, answered questions, and I never felt I was being persuaded to have LASIK surgery. I mulled over it for a week, communicating frequently with Joyce about additional questions I had. Then I had the surgery and could not be more pleased! Dr. Kirk explained the procedure before and during, and a nurse held my hand while it was happening! It was quick and painless, and recovery is too. I have 20/20 distance vision for the first time in my life! The follow up visit was quick but thorough. Kirk Eye Center was recommended to me by a friend who had LASIK here and I would make the same recommendation without hesitation."
"Dr. Kent Kirk did a surgery for replacing a lense - sight is restored and process was amazingly non intrusive. CLEARLY - seeing better and happy to do the other eye next month!"
"Had a great experience at Kirk Eye Center,the staff made me feel very comfortable,I had the Laser it was nothing to go through.Then Dr.Carter Kirk put in my new lens didn't feel a thing,after that I could not believe my sight crystal clear perfect. Dr.Carter Kirk has great bed side manners,very intelligent and professional,there wasn't a thing he couldn't answer of my questions. I will recommend Kirk to everyone I meet that needs a eye proceedure. My mother 10 years ago had both eyes done she said you have to go to Kirk I figured they do so many they have to be good I figured right. The Kirk's bring a whole new world to you with perfect sight,it gives to a very positive attitude when going from trying to see to perfect. Thank you Kirk Eye Center. David Salverson."
"I just had cataract surgery. I highly recommend Kirk Eye Center! I cant praise Kirk Eye Center in Gurnee and NovaMed Center in River Forest enough!. Both are professional and do an amazing job at keeping you informed and relaxed regarding the procedure. They have the process down to a choreographed science.Every dept. and every person is professional, can answer any question, they take their time with you, but they don't waste it either. Dr. Scott Kirk is wonderful as well as Michelle in the Gurnee office. If you have been told you need cataract surgery took up Dr. Scott Kirk in Gurnee and River Forest- you wont be sorry. The day after my surgery my vision was 20-25 in my left eye- everything was bright and clear. Remarkable since the day before surgery, my left eye, I could barely see,everything was cloudy, like being in a fog. Yes....5 stars to Kirk Eye Center and Dr. Scott Kirk and team!!!!"
"First time here for second opinion. Very thorough, not rushed, answered all my questions. I will definitely stay here as a patient!"
"I had Lasik a few days ago and am so happy I chose Kirk Eye Center for my procedure! Dr. Kent Kirk was so friendly and reassured me throughout. His staff were equally compassionate. I felt so comfortable placing my eyes in their hands."
"I have nothing to but good things to say after having LASIK surgery. From scheduling, to the nurses, to both Dr. Kirk's and the procedure itself through post-ops I felt well taken care of at every step. My vision couldn't be better and I am extremely happy with the results. Would recommend Kirk Eye Center to anyone looking for eye care."
"I had the pleasure of interacting with Dr. Scott Kirk, Dr. Kent Kirk, and Dr. Carter Kirk while having cataract surgery and lens replacement. The result is down right exciting. After wearing glasses for decades, the “Kirks” sent me away with no glasses and excellent eyesight: near and far. The entire experience was professional, friendly, and well informed at each stage. The staff operated with calm competent reassurance. Trusting one’s eyesight to anyone is a big deal. The Kirks have my appreciation and trust."
"My husband, Mario, had cataract surgery on both eyes. the staff at the surgery center were great. they checked in with him often, and kept him informed as to the next step. He was apprehensive at first but seeing how smoothly it went eased his concerns. The staff was great, the doctors are very knowledgeable and confident in what they do. I would recommend them to anyone. Several members of our family are happy with the service the provide."
"Fantastic lasik experience. Dr. Kirk and the team managed a very simple and easy-to-understand surgery (~60 minutes in and out). Dr. Kirk was available by cell phone to answer my minor post-surgery questions: it was quite shocking to have a doctor return a voicemail within the hour! I can't recommend them enough."
"The staff is great and extremely nice. They went above and beyond when I was having issues with my medical flex spending."
"Amazing experience. I would recommend Dr. Kirk and his staff to anyone considering LASIK."
"I had Lasik on 10/18 and while my eyes are still adjusting, I had a really great experience that I don't know why I was nervous to begin with. During my consultation, my options were explained to me, I was explained how the surgery would go and my financing and post surgery care instructions. The day of the surgery, all my questions were answered, everyone was very kind to me, and I felt very calm. During the surgery, the Doctor was explaining everything to me and was being super encouraging with his words and letting me know everything was going great (which was incredibly reassuring). I could not have asked for a better experience and I would highly recommend Kirk to those seeking out Lasik."
"When I originally came to Kirk Eye Center I had no vision in my right eye. I had visited a a center in the Southeast surburb of Chicago and was told that I had vitreous hemorrhaging on the back of my retina. I was instructed to sleep at a forty five degree angle and it would dissipate. After coming back for three weeks with no success, I was sent to a Retinal Surgeon.The retinal surgeon also told me to sleep at a forty five degree angle and it would dissipate in a few days. After I returned in a week the surgeon told me that he would have to do surgery on my retina.He explained to me that he was on the staff at the University of Chicago and that I should get on his list to have the surgery as soon as possible. At this time I told him that I wanted to get a second opinion.He seemed unhappy that I would do that. I was told by a friend that I should go to Kirk Eye Center in River Forest. When I made an appointment at KEC, I spoke with the nurses there and went in to see DR. Scott Kirk. After being examined by Dr Scott who stated that he did not see what the first Opthamologist and Surgeon were talking about.He then brought in Dr. Kent Kirk and the head surgical assistant.They together determined that it was a stage four cataract. Dr Scott then summoned the resident Retinal Surgeon.After the Retinal Surgeon , Dr. Blake Horio looked, he turned the light off, dropped his head and sadly said that " some one was trying to make some money and if they are doing this to you they are doing it to others".Dr Horio then stated that I should come to his office in Hinsdale and he wanted to do a B- Scan.He also stated that it looked like a stage four cataract. I was given an appointment to see Dr.Horio three hours later. Upon arriving at his office and having a B Scan he showed me a rectangular card with two large black circles in the center that were surrounded by what looked like the milky way.He said that if there had been any hemorraging those star like objects would be in the black circles. He then told me to go back to KEC and have Dr. Scott and Lovie (surgical assistant) remove the cataract and I WOULD BE ABLE TO SEE. After making an appointment I went in a week later. On the day of the surger I was greeted by the friendly staff that assured me that everything would be okay. After what seemed to be about fifteen minutes Dr. Scott Kirk asked me how many fingers did I see. I was able to respond correctly right away. After my first post operation visit my vision was 20/25.When I went back two weeks later my vision was 20/20 and i was very happy As a result of this experience I would highly recommend the Kirk Eye Center. I went back a year later and had the left eye cataract removed and all went well.I have gone back for exams and I am grateful for my vision and the professionalism at the Kirk Eye Center. For courteous and professional care I would highly recommend the Kirk family of opthammologist and their superior staff. H. Lavell ."
"I was extremely nervous about having cataract surgery. The staff at Kirk made the entire process...from initial exam, through the actual procedure, to the follow up exams a very positive experience. All appointments were completed on time. Every staff member I encountered was very professional and made sure that all of my questions were answered. Drs. Kirk, Carter, and Scott Kent were extremely skilled, patient and positive. When it came time to order glasses, the optical arm of the practice was very helpful in navigating the Medicare paperwork. Great job, Kirk!"
"I was extremely nervous about having cataract surgery.The staff at Kirk made the entire process...from initial exam, through the actual procedure, to the follow up exams a very positive experience.All appointments were completed on time. Every staff member I encountered was very professional and made sure that all of my questions were answered.Drs. Kirk, Carter, and Scott Kent were extremely skilled, patient and positive.When it came time to order glasses, the optical arm of the practice was very helpful in navigating the Medicare paperwork.Great job, Kirk!"
"I had my ICL surgery on Wed 3/14 and while my vision is still adjusting, I had a great experience. 10-20 minutes surgery is Pain free and Dr Kent did a great job.The next day after my ICL surgery, Dr. checked my eye pressure and vision recovery. make sure everything was right. and make clear instruction on which eye drop I need. I would definitely recommend to those considering ICL to go here. Your eyes aren’t something to mess around with, so I really trusted them with this whole thing and I was not disappointed."
"I had my ICL surgery on Wed 3/14 and while my vision is still adjusting, I had a great experience. 10-20 minutes surgery is Pain free and Dr Kent did a great job. The next day after my ICL surgery, Dr. checked my eye pressure and vision recovery. make sure everything was right. and make clear instruction on which eye drop I need. I would definitely recommend to those considering ICL to go here. Your eyes aren't something to mess around with, so I really trusted them with this whole thing and I was not disappointed."
"Kirk Eye Center provides caring, thoughtful, and skilled eye care for patients of all ages. The convenience of having the doctor's office, the surgery center, and the optical shop in one location is priceless. I have personally been a patient for over 50 years and would highly recommend this practice!"
"I had LASIK at Kirk Eye Center last week and couldn't have had a better experience. Dr. Kent Kirk was awesome and I felt like he really cared about my eye health. I had previously gone for a consultation at LasikPlus and felt a little uneasy there. It felt like they were trying to get me scheduled for the procedure as fast as possible and spent more time talking about payment than looking at my eyes. I made the appointment at Kirk just to see if it was any different. Dr. Kirk had some concerns about a few things, scheduled me for some extra tests, and I felt so much more taken care of there. It felt like he actually cared about my long term wellness vs just wanting to schedule me for an expensive procedure and get me out the door. Everyone at Kirk was professional, accommodating, and friendly. The LASIK itself was so incredibly fast and painless that I could hardly believe it. Dr. Kirk and the nurses there all prepared me really well for the whole procedure and what would happen after. I'm normally very nervous for medical procedures, but I found the LASIK to be no big deal. It was certainly uncomfortable in the few hours following, but I knew it was normal and got through it with no problems. The next day, I was seeing 20/20 and I have had zero issues in the week since. I keep thinking that I'll try to take my contacts out before I go to sleep because my vision is so good. I would highly recommend going to Kirk to anyone who has been thinking about LASIK. It will change your life!"
"Fantastic lasik experience. Dr. Kirk and the team managed a very simple and easy-to-understand surgery (~60 minutes in and out). Dr. Kirk was available by cell phone to answer my minor post-surgery questions: it was quite shocking to have a doctor return a voicemail within the hour! I can't recommend them enough."
"I have nothing to but good things to say after having LASIK surgery. From scheduling, to the nurses, to both Dr. Kirk's and the procedure itself through post-ops I felt well taken care of at every step. My vision couldn't be better and I am extremely happy with the results. Would recommend Kirk Eye Center to anyone looking for eye care."
"I had a wonderful experience at the River Forest Kirk Eye Center. I had the ICL procedure done and was very nervous going into the surgery center being what the procedure entails. The nurses were very comforting seeing that I was nervous and the doctor was very professional. I was informed of every occurrence and how I should be feeling which put me at ease. They catered to my every comfort in making sure i was warm and comfortable on the operating bed. I will definitely be recommending them to anyone who is interested in the services they provide."
"don witt,excellent staff,dr.scott anddr. kent,are both true professionals,my eye sight is now back to 20/20..highly reccomend kirk eye center!"
"Dr. Kent Kirk did a surgery for replacing a lense - sight is restored and process was amazingly non intrusive. CLEARLY - seeing better and happy to do the other eye next month!"
"The staff is great and extremely nice. They went above and beyond when I was having issues with my medical flex spending."
"I have been seeing Dr. Dean Bauer at Kirk Eye Center for years; he is a wonderful and thorough professional. A few months ago, I had cataract surgery in both eyes done by Dr. Tyler Kirk. The outcome has been great; both eyes healed quickly and completely and I am almost used to my new-found vision! My follow-up has been mostly with Dr. Scott Kirk. I've seen some reviews critical of this practice for rescheduling people with a different doctor than they expected to see. In my experience, this has not been a problem. All of the doctors are highly professional and take the time to review my chart and answer all my questions. The staff is also very efficient and professional. I highly recommend the Kirk Eye Center!"
"I have been seeing Dr. Dean Bauer at Kirk Eye Center for years; he is a wonderful and thorough professional. A few months ago, I had cataract surgery in both eyes done by Dr. Tyler Kirk. The outcome has been great; both eyes healed quickly and completely and I am almost used to my new-found vision! My follow-up has been mostly with Dr. Scott Kirk. I’ve seen some reviews critical of this practice for rescheduling people with a different doctor than they expected to see. In my experience, this has not been a problem. All of the doctors are highly professional and take the time to review my chart and answer all my questions. The staff is also very efficient and professional. I highly recommend the Kirk Eye Center!"
"I had LASIK at Kirk Eye Center last week and couldn’t have had a better experience. Dr. Kent Kirk was awesome and I felt like he really cared about my eye health. I had previously gone for a consultation at LasikPlus and felt a little uneasy there. It felt like they were trying to get me scheduled for the procedure as fast as possible and spent more time talking about payment than looking at my eyes. I made the appointment at Kirk just to see if it was any different. Dr. Kirk had some concerns about a few things, scheduled me for some extra tests, and I felt so much more taken care of there. It felt like he actually cared about my long term wellness vs just wanting to schedule me for an expensive procedure and get me out the door. Everyone at Kirk was professional, accommodating, and friendly. The LASIK itself was so incredibly fast and painless that I could hardly believe it. Dr. Kirk and the nurses there all prepared me really well for the whole procedure and what would happen after. I’m normally very nervous for medical procedures, but I found the LASIK to be no big deal. It was certainly uncomfortable in the few hours following, but I knew it was normal and got through it with no problems. The next day, I was seeing 20/20 and I have had zero issues in the week since. I keep thinking that I’ll try to take my contacts out before I go to sleep because my vision is so good.I would highly recommend going to Kirk to anyone who has been thinking about LASIK. It will change your life!"
"I had LASIK at Kirk Eye Center last week and couldn't have had a better experience. Dr. Kent Kirk was awesome and I felt like he really cared about my eye health. I had previously gone for a consultation at LasikPlus and felt a little uneasy there. It felt like they were trying to get me scheduled for the procedure as fast as possible and spent more time talking about payment than looking at my eyes. I made the appointment at Kirk just to see if it was any different. Dr. Kirk had some concerns about a few things, scheduled me for some extra tests, and I felt so much more taken care of there. It felt like he actually cared about my long term wellness vs just wanting to schedule me for an expensive procedure and get me out the door. Everyone at Kirk was professional, accommodating, and friendly. The LASIK itself was so incredibly fast and painless that I could hardly believe it. Dr. Kirk and the nurses there all prepared me really well for the whole procedure and what would happen after. I'm normally very nervous for medical procedures, but I found the LASIK to be no big deal. It was certainly uncomfortable in the few hours following, but I knew it was normal and got through it with no problems. The next day, I was seeing 20/20 and I have had zero issues in the week since. I keep thinking that I'll try to take my contacts out before I go to sleep because my vision is so good. I would highly recommend going to Kirk to anyone who has been thinking about LASIK. It will change your life!"
"I went to 4 different places for Lasik consults because I wanted to make sure that I found a doctor who genuinely cared about me as a patient. Kirk Eye Center and Dr. Kirk were a no brainer. I had my Lasik surgery 10 days ago and could not be happier! The day of the surgery after I went home and took my prescribed nap, I woke up to a voicemail from Dr. Kirk checking in. I was so impressed that he took the time to call after the procedure. The entire office staff has been amazing too!"
"I've been a patient here since the 90's and have always been pleased with the care I received. I just had my annual appointment with Dr.Carter Kirk, the third generation of Kirks. Dr. Carter is exceptionally well trained and his communication style is instills confidence that he understands exactly what you are saying and describing. As a communicator, his listening skills are exceptional. Highly recommend Dr. Carter Kirk."