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Des Plaines Eye Care Center

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782 W Oakton St # A
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51/100
Mixed

Strong is 80 or better. Under 40 is weak. Half of eye care centers in the registry score 40–59.

Verified July 16, 2026

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Des Plaines Eye Care Center — Des Plaines, Illinois
Des Plaines Eye Care Center · 782 W Oakton St # A

What AI says about Des.1

We ask the assistants the questions customers actually ask, and record what comes back — quoted verbatim, dated, with the capture kept as evidence.

ChatGPT

Not named

Asked best optometrist in Des Plaines

ChatGPT answered with other businesses. Des Plaines Eye Care Center was not mentioned.

Checked July 16, 2026

Perplexity

Not named

Asked best optometrist in Des Plaines

Perplexity answered with other businesses. Des Plaines Eye Care Center was not mentioned.

Checked July 21, 2026

Gemini

Not named

Asked best optometrist in Des Plaines

Gemini answered with other businesses. Des Plaines Eye Care Center was not mentioned.

Checked July 16, 2026

Named by 0 of 3 assistants as of July 21, 2026.

Reputation

What they’re known for.2

Drawn from live Google search results — the searches this business surfaces for when people look nearby. What its customers say is a separate read, below.

Des Plaines Eye Care Center excels in providing comprehensive eye care services, particularly through its knowledgeable optometrists and ophthalmologists. They are also a reliable resource for Medicaid vision coverage and DMV vision tests.

What people keep saying.3

Every review this business has, read and distilled — the mood, the consistent praise, and the recurring complaints.

Customers appreciate the knowledgeable and personable staff at Des Plaines Eye Care Center, highlighting the thoroughness of the exams and the caring nature of the doctors. Many reviews mention a comfortable and non-stressful experience, particularly for children, with a focus on clear communication about eye health.

Consistently praised

Dr. Hanacek's thorough examinations
Knowledgeable and friendly staff
Comfortable experience for children
Detailed explanations of eye health
State of the art equipment

Recurring complaints

High prices for glasses and services
Rude interactions with some staff
Unclear insurance billing practices
Long wait times and overbooking
Pressure to purchase expensive products

The bottom line: Des Plaines Eye Care Center is noted for its thorough eye exams and friendly staff, but faces criticism for high prices and inconsistent service quality.

Des Plaines Eye Care Center — Des Plaines, Illinois
Des Plaines Eye Care Center · 782 W Oakton St # A

The score, explained

Why 51.4

Eight signals make up the AI Score. Weight is how much a signal counts; the score is how this entry measures on it. The same method for every business — never for sale.

Higher than 55% of eye care centers in the registry.

Scanned July 16, 2026

SignalScore /100
Retrieval groundingWhether you appear in the ranked results AI retrieves and cites — AI-Overview citations, organic top-10 for your money queries, and the Bing index ChatGPT leans on.
100
Off-property attestationVolume and consistency of what others say about you — YouTube mentions, branded web mentions, third-party “best-of” lists. The cause of retrievability.
40
AI visibilityWhether ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and AI Overviews name you — and for the right service.
0
Reviews & responseNot just star average — volume, velocity, the specificity of review language, and response cadence. Specific reviews are what AI quotes verbatim.
84
Backlink & citation authorityDomain authority and editorial quality of the sources that attest to you.
52
Google Business ProfileRequired and recommended fields; update cadence. The listing AI pulls from first.
90
Speed & mobileCore Web Vitals at the 75th percentile, on a real phone.
74
Content freshness & schemaCrawl recency, intent alignment, valid JSON-LD, canonicals.
60

What’s holding this entry back: off-property attestation and ai visibility — the signals dragging the score below where the rest of the record sits.

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Standing

Where the entry ranks.

3rd

of 3 eye care centers in Des Plaines, ranked by AI Score.

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Des Plaines Eye Care Center — Des Plaines, Illinois
Des Plaines Eye Care Center · 782 W Oakton St # A

The facts

Address782 W Oakton St # A, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
Hours
Today (Mon) · 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Monday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • FridayClosed
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed
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Questions

About Des Plaines Eye Care Center.

What are the operating hours of Des Plaines Eye Care Center?

The clinic operates from Monday to Thursday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and is closed on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Does Des Plaines Eye Care Center accept reservations?

The clinic does not require reservations for appointments.

What is Des Plaines Eye Care Center known for?

The clinic is known for its knowledgeable and personable staff, as well as its thorough and comprehensive eye examinations.

Is there parking available at Des Plaines Eye Care Center?

Yes, there is parking available for patients at the clinic.

What special features does Des Plaines Eye Care Center offer?

The clinic features state-of-the-art equipment and provides a comfortable environment, ensuring a non-stressful experience for patients.

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