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Licensed & Insured Optometrists in Palatine, IL

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As of June 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 14 optometrists in Palatine, IL by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is Palatine Vision Center with a 4.9-star rating from 794 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: Forsight Vision - Long Grove and Gustafson Eye Care. The average rating across all listed optometrists in Palatine is 4.8 stars from 259 reviews per business on average.

Eye care in Palatine: comprehensive exam $100–$175 without insurance; most vision plans cover 1 exam/year with $10–$25 copay.

Rankings updated June 1, 2026 · Scored by ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.

Local Market Snapshot

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4.8★

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259

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Top Rated Optometrists

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Palatine Vision Center

4.9(794 reviews)

456 W Northwest Hwy #100, Palatine, IL 60067, USA

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Forsight Vision - Long Grove

5.0(435 reviews)

4160 IL-83 Ste 107, Long Grove, IL 60047, USA

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Gustafson Eye Care

4.9(292 reviews)

96 W Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL 60067, USA

Optometrists Rankings in Palatine, IL

#BusinessRatingReviews
#1Palatine Vision Center456 W Northwest Hwy #100, Palatine, IL 60067, USA4.9794
#2Forsight Vision - Long Grove4160 IL-83 Ste 107, Long Grove, IL 60047, USA5.0435
#3Gustafson Eye Care96 W Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL 60067, USA4.9292
#4Eyecare of Palatine4880 Euclid Ave #101, Palatine, IL 60067, USA4.7339
#5Dr. Saima Shahid, Optometrist, and Associates - Palatine279 N Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL 60067, USA4.9241
#6Visionworks20413 N Rand Rd Suite 102, Kildeer, IL 60074, USA4.580
#7Quality Eye Care - Kildeer20771 N Rand Rd, Kildeer, IL 60047, USA4.8123
#8Image Optics762 W Euclid Ave, Palatine, IL 60067, USA4.755
#9Sullivan -Ostoich Eye Center1415 W Palatine Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192, USA4.9291
#10LensCrafters Optique20530 N Rand Rd Ste 416, Deer Park, IL 60010, USA4.7191

Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated June 2026

All Optometrists in Palatine

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Eyecare of Palatine

4.7· 339 reviews

4880 Euclid Ave #101, Palatine, IL 60067, USA

5

Dr. Saima Shahid, Optometrist, and Associates - Palatine

4.9· 241 reviews

279 N Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL 60067, USA

6

Visionworks

4.5· 80 reviews

20413 N Rand Rd Suite 102, Kildeer, IL 60074, USA

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Quality Eye Care - Kildeer

4.8· 123 reviews

20771 N Rand Rd, Kildeer, IL 60047, USA

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Image Optics

4.7· 55 reviews

762 W Euclid Ave, Palatine, IL 60067, USA

9

Sullivan -Ostoich Eye Center

4.9· 291 reviews

1415 W Palatine Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192, USA

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LensCrafters Optique

4.7· 191 reviews

20530 N Rand Rd Ste 416, Deer Park, IL 60010, USA

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Pearle Vision

4.5· 78 reviews

279 N Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL 60067, USA

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Morris S. Lehrfeld, OD

5.0· 5 reviews

456 W Northwest Hwy #100, Palatine, IL 60067, USA

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Doctors of Optometry - Deer Park Town Center

4.8· 257 reviews

20530 N Rand Rd Ste 416, Deer Park, IL 60010, USA

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LensCrafters

4.6· 446 reviews

450 E Rand Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004, USA

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Frequently Asked Questions — Optometrists in Palatine

What is the difference between an optometrist and an ophthalmologist in Palatine?

An optometrist (OD) performs eye exams, prescribes glasses and contacts, and diagnoses and treats common eye conditions. An ophthalmologist (MD) is a medical doctor who can perform surgery (LASIK, cataract removal, glaucoma treatment) and manages complex eye diseases. For routine vision care and glasses, an optometrist is appropriate and typically less expensive.

Does my vision insurance cover an optometrist visit in Palatine?

VSP, EyeMed, Davis Vision, and Humana Vision are the major plans. Most cover one comprehensive eye exam per year with a $10–$25 copay, plus an allowance for frames ($130–$200) and lenses. Without vision insurance, a comprehensive exam in Palatine typically costs $100–$175. Contact lens fittings are usually billed separately.

How much do glasses cost in Palatine?

Frames typically range $50–$400+. Lenses add $50–$500+ depending on your prescription, lens material (polycarbonate, high-index), and coatings (anti-reflective, blue-light, photochromic). Many independent optometrists in Palatine can match online retailer pricing if you ask. Warby Parker, Costco Optical, and Zenni (online) typically offer lower prices on frames.

How often should I get an eye exam in IL?

Adults ages 18–60 with no vision problems or risk factors: every 1–2 years. Adults 61+: annually. Children: first exam by age 1 per the American Optometric Association, again at age 3, before starting school, and then annually. Anyone with diabetes, glaucoma, high myopia, or family history of eye disease should be seen annually regardless of age.

How are the optometrists on this page ranked?

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Editorial notice: Ratings are based on publicly available data from Google Business listings. Consumers should independently verify licensing, insurance, and credentials before hiring any service provider. Last updated: June 1, 2026.

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About This Optometrists Directory — Palatine, IL

This page lists and ranks 14 optometrists serving Palatine, IL as of June 2026. The average verified rating across all listings is 4.8 stars, with an average of 259 customer reviews per business. The top-ranked optometrists in Palatine by our algorithm is Palatine Vision Center (4.9 stars, 794 reviews). Eye care in Palatine: comprehensive exam $100–$175 without insurance; most vision plans cover 1 exam/year with $10–$25 copay.

RatingsNearMe uses a transparent, data-driven ranking algorithm that weighs star rating (35%), review volume (30%), customer sentiment analysis (20%), profile completeness (10%), and availability signals (5%). Rankings are not for sale — Featured Partner businesses pay for enhanced visibility but must earn their position through real customer reviews. Data sourced from Google Business listings and updated regularly.

How to choose a optometrists in Palatine: Look for businesses with 4.5+ stars, 50+ reviews, proper licensing and insurance, and transparent pricing. Get at least 3 quotes for any project over $500. Verify credentials with the IL licensing board before hiring.

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