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American Vision Center

9617 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643-1722

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American Vision Center is an eye doctor and optical shop in Chicago, Illinois, located at 9617 S Western Ave. Eye exams and an optical dispensary are both on site, so you can have your eyes checked and pick out frames in one visit. Listed services include comprehensive eye exam, glasses & frames, contact lenses and contact lens fitting. The practice is in network with 11 vision plans, including VSP, EyeMed, Davis Vision and Superior Vision. Doctors at this practice include Lonnie Williams, OD and Byron Wright, OD. The optical carries 36 frame brands. It is open 5 days a week, including Saturdays, with evening hours on weekdays. Walk-ins are accepted. Call (708) 425-4350 to confirm hours and coverage before you visit.

Listing type
Optical · Optometrist
Address
9617 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60643-1722
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Phone
(708) 425-4350
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
Walk-ins
Accepted

Insurance accepted

✓ VSP Vision Care ✓ EyeMed ✓ Davis Vision ✓ Superior Vision ✓ Aetna Vision ✓ Cigna Vision ✓ Humana Vision ✓ Humana Vision PLUS ✓ Humana Focus / Optimum / Advantage ✓ Humana Medicare Advantage ✓ Humana Medicare Supplement
Self-reported by the practice. These details have not been confirmed yet. Vision plans and medical plans are billed differently — call ahead to confirm which side of your coverage applies to your visit.

Services offered

✓ Comprehensive eye exam
✓ Glasses & frames
✓ Contact lens fitting
✓ Sports & safety eyewear

Services not listed are not offered at this location.

Frame brands carried

Airlock Anne Klein AVIO bebe Calvin Klein Canada Goose Cole Haan Columbia Converse Cutler and Gross DKNY Donna Karan Dragon Draper James Ferragamo Flexon Genesis JOE Joseph Abboud Karl Lagerfeld Kendra Scott Lacoste Lenton & Rusby Linda Farrow Longchamp Marchon McAllister Nautica Nike Vision Nine West Otis & Piper Paul Smith Pure Spyder ZEISS

Brands on the floor as of the practice's last update. Stock varies — call for a specific model.

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Hours

Monday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Currently closed. Times shown in America/Chicago. Holiday hours may differ.

Doctors at this practice

LW
Lonnie Williams, OD
Optometrist
Male Speaks English, Spanish
Licence 046008205 (IL) NPI 1225045669
BW
Byron Wright, OD
Male Speaks English
Licence 046008281 NPI 1346269941

Reviews on Google 88

4.4
Based on 88 Google reviews
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Kandice Head
Kandice Head 7 months ago

Everything about this place is inconvenient. You have to make an appointment just for a pick up for glasses or contacts. It’s ridiculous. They are closed on Wednesdays, and they are always busy. I waited an hour and half (past my appointment time) for an eye exam just to find out I was evaluated for contacts instead against my wishes. As I’m writing this, I’ve been waiting 20 minutes just to simply pick up my glasses. I’ve asked 3 times for a receipt and haven’t gotten one. Despite what their website says, you can make appointments online, you have to call…and hope they pick up. And despite your appointment time, you are going to wait a very long time so get settled in. Not to mention they have an entire wall of frames, with no signage, that aren’t available. I was told you need “a special insurance” for that and you can’t even purchase the frames out of pocket. I’m a pretty patient person but I deeply regret all the time I’ve spent in their waiting room this month and I will not be coming back.

charlene hall
charlene hall 4 months ago

Me and my husband's first time here and we loved the professionalism, experience, very clean and you get everything done in the same place. Thank you for what you and your staff does. Mr. & Mrs. Hall

Cece Bloom
Cece Bloom 10 months ago

Man I love this place CUSTOMER SERVICE IS GREAT! from front desk to the eye doctor. I actually tried somewhere else before, but customer service brought me right back .

Dana Hampton
Dana Hampton 4 years ago

My first time here, very clean and comfortable, I was seen at my appointment time, everyone was friendly and professional and they did a thorough exam. I've been to many eyeglass places and I will definitely be back; they're also a black owned owned business!

Lillian Braggs
Lillian Braggs a year ago

My experience here was great. The Doctor answered all my questions, and was very polite. Nice selection of glasses and contacts for your price range. The other staff members were all nice and polite. A great one to go to.

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