Vision Care Consultants, LTD. will be reopening on May 11 with the following limitations: * The office will be open only Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10 am – 2 pm. * Call the office to arrange a time before you pick up glasses (contact lenses). * Schedule an appointment only if you have an urgent need to get glasses. * Any patient will be asked to reschedule if he / she is or has been around someone who is sick. * Come to your appointment alone if possible. * Staff and patients must wear masks during visits. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call either of our locations. (847) 855 - 1400 - Waukegan office. (847) 549 - 3111 - Libertyville office. Thanks for your understanding, and stay safe! Vision Care Consultants management.

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Vision Care Consultants, Ltd.

Waukegan

847-855-1400

Libertyville

847-549-3111

Libertyville

847-549-3111

914 N.Green Bay Rd

Waukegan, IL 60085 US

847-855-1400

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Intricate and complex, the eyes take in and process light and communicate information to the brain through electronic impulses. Several diseases and conditions - viral, bacterial, and genetic - affect the eyes and their ability to function properly. Any sign of unusual eye symptoms should prompt a visit with an eye care professional.

 

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Wednesday:

10:00 am-6:00 pm

Thursday:

10:00 am-1:00 pm

Friday:

10:00 am-6:00 pm

Saturday:

9:00 am-2:00 pm

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Monday:

10:00 am-6:00 pm

Tuesday:

Closed

Wednesday:

10:00 am-6:00 pm

Thursday:

10:00 am-6:00 pm

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10:00 am-6:00 pm

Saturday:

9:00 am-4:00 pm

Sunday:

Closed

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  • "Great place good service was very happy I would recommend for all my friends"
    Dean L. Waukegan, IL
  • "Great customer service. The staff know how to pick the right prescription and right frames. The technician is amazing. All of the staff are a pleasure to work with. The only place I go for my eyes!"
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  • "Great place good service was very happy I would recommend for all my friends"
    Dean Lautenschlager

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