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Eye care center in Des Plaines, IL
3.4 · 5 reviewsOpens today at 8 AMOpens today at 8 AM
Goren Eye Associates, located at 8901 W Golf Rd in Des Plaines, Illinois, offers eye care services with a focus on patient communication and understanding. With a rating of 3.4 from five reviews, the practice has garnered mixed feedback. Some patients appreciate Dr. Goren's thorough explanations and availability, particularly those who have been with him for years. However, others have expressed concerns regarding transparency about insurance acceptance and costs. This blend of experiences reflects the diverse perspectives of those seeking eye care in the community.
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What Goren Eye offers, what it costs, and what people come for.
When it's quiet, where to park, and what's nearby.
Kathy - Western Park is a park a 2 minute walk away.
Nearby places from Google Maps, read Oct 25, 2026.
Every row is something the owner can add or correct. Each one is marked Confirmed, Visitor submitted or AI guess, with where it came from.
What reviews, press and directories say about Goren Eye.
3.4from 5 reviews on Google
The center is noted for detailed patient communication, but issues with transparency and interpersonal dynamics may affect overall satisfaction. Experiences at this eye care center vary significantly, with some patients appreciating thorough explanations of conditions and treatments, while others express frustration over unexpected costs and perceived bias. The atmosphere can feel contentious based on individual interactions.
The AI Score is out of 100, read from 8 signals across search and AI.
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Every business is scored the same way, and nobody can pay for a better score.
Goren Eye, as AI sees it. Blue signals help Goren Eye, and red ones hold it back.
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Local AI Registry · Eye care centers in Des Plaines, IL · Editorial
By Steve Lee, founder and CEO of Local AI Registry. Updated October 1, 2026.
Published October 1, 2026 · Updated October 1, 2026 · Machine-readable version below
Goren Eye Associates, SC is an eye care center in Des Plaines, IL. Its AI Score is 29 of 100, which is poor.
What each mark on this page means: https://localairegistry.com/methodology#marks
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Eye care center |
| Address | 8901 W Golf Rd Suite 201, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA |
| Hours | Mon 9 AM to 4 PM · Tue 8 AM to 4 PM · Wed 9 AM to 3:30 PM · Closed Thu · Fri 9 AM to 12 PM · Closed Sat to Sun |
| Phone | (847) 390-0758 |
| Rating | 3.4 across 5 reviews on Google |
| Updated | October 1, 2026 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Location info | Address | 8901 W Golf Rd Suite 201, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA | Confirmed | Google Business Profile |
| Location info | Description | Cornea Specialist/Ophthalmologist | Confirmed | Google Business Profile |
| Location info | Hours | Mon 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM · Tue 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM · Wed 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM · Thu Closed · Fri 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM · Sat to Sun Closed | Confirmed | Google Business Profile |
| Location info | Name | Goren Eye Associates, SC | Confirmed | Google Business Profile |
| Location info | Phone | (847) 390-0758 | Confirmed | Google Business Profile |
| Hours | Monday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM | Confirmed | Google Business Profile |
| Hours | Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM | Confirmed | Google Business Profile |
| Hours | Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM | Confirmed | Google Business Profile |
| Hours | Thursday | Closed | Confirmed | Google Business Profile |
| Hours | Friday | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM | Confirmed | Google Business Profile |
| Hours | Saturday | Closed | Confirmed | Google Business Profile |
| Hours | Sunday | Closed | Confirmed | Google Business Profile |
| Services | Service | Contact lens fitting | AI guess | |
| Services | Service | Cornea specialist services | AI guess | |
| Services | Service | Eye exams | AI guess | |
| Services | Service | Ophthalmology services | AI guess | |
| Services | Service | Prescription glasses | AI guess | |
| Links | Website | http://www.goreneye.com/ | Confirmed | Google Business Profile |
Address: 8901 W Golf Rd Suite 201, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA. Phone: (847) 390-0758. Hours: Mon 9 AM to 4 PM · Tue 8 AM to 4 PM · Wed 9 AM to 3:30 PM · Closed Thu · Fri 9 AM to 12 PM · Closed Sat to Sun. (Confirmed, Google Business Profile.)
| Place | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Golf Rd & David Pl | Bus stop | 2 min walk |
| Golf/David/8815 Golf | Transit station | 2 min walk |
| Golf Rd & David Pl | Bus stop | 2 min walk |
| Kathy - Western Park | Park | 2 min walk |
| Golf Rd & Leslie Ln | Bus stop | 3 min walk |
| Golf Maine Park District | Sports activity location | 3 min walk |
3.4 average across 5 reviews: Google 5. (Confirmed, read October 1, 2026.)
The center is noted for detailed patient communication, but issues with transparency and interpersonal dynamics may affect overall satisfaction. (AI guess, from 5 reviews.)
It measures how likely AI engines are to recommend a business, and how accurately. Des Plaines eye care centers run 26 to 63. Fair starts at 45, good at 65. Goren Eye scores 29. The same method scores every business on the registry.
| Signal | Weight | Score | What it measures | Goren Eye |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retrieval grounding | 26 | 25 | Whether 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. | Poor |
| Off-property attestation | 20 | 41 | Volume and consistency of what others say about you: YouTube mentions, branded web mentions, third-party “best-of” lists. The cause of retrievability. | Poor |
| AI visibility | 14 | 0 | Whether ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and AI Overviews name you, and whether they name you for the right service. | Poor |
| Reviews & response | 12 | 18 | The star average is only one input. We also read volume, velocity, the specificity of review language, and response cadence. Specific reviews are what AI quotes verbatim. | Poor |
| Backlink & citation authority | 8 | 52 | Domain authority and editorial quality of the sources that attest to you. | Fair |
| Google Business Profile | 8 | 79 | Required and recommended fields; update cadence. The listing AI pulls from first. | Good |
| Speed & mobile | 7 | 65 | Core Web Vitals at the 75th percentile, on a real phone. | Good |
| Content freshness & schema | 5 | 53 | Crawl recency, intent alignment, valid JSON-LD, canonicals. | Fair |
Full method: https://localairegistry.com/methodology
How AI decides what to say about an eye care center: https://localairegistry.com/methodology#how-ai-decides-eye-surgery. What to check before you choose one: https://localairegistry.com/methodology#how-to-choose-eye-surgery
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| Des Plaines, Illinois | City | #city | City Goren Eye is in | |
| Local AI Registry | Organization | #publisher | https://localairegistry.com | Publisher of this page |
| Steve Lee | Person | #author | https://localairegistry.com/team/steve-lee | Author of this page |
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# Goren Eye Associates, SC, Des Plaines IL: Reviews Source: Local AI Registry, https://localairegistry.com/biz/il/des-plaines/goren-eye-associates-sc-des-plaines-il. Free to reuse with a link back. By Steve Lee, founder and CEO of Local AI Registry. Updated 2026-10-01. Canonical: https://localairegistry.com/biz/il/des-plaines/goren-eye-associates-sc-des-plaines-il ## In short Goren Eye Associates, SC is an eye care center in Des Plaines, IL. Its AI Score is 29 of 100, which is poor. What each mark on this page means: https://localairegistry.com/methodology#marks ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Type | Eye care center | | Address | 8901 W Golf Rd Suite 201, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA | | Hours | Mon 9 AM to 4 PM · Tue 8 AM to 4 PM · Wed 9 AM to 3:30 PM · Closed Thu · Fri 9 AM to 12 PM · Closed Sat to Sun | | Phone | (847) 390-0758 | | Rating | 3.4 across 5 reviews on Google | | Updated | October 1, 2026 | ## All the details Every row is something the owner can add or correct. Each one is marked Confirmed, Visitor submitted or AI guess, with where it came from. | Group | Fact | Value | Mark | Evidence | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Location info | Address | 8901 W Golf Rd Suite 201, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA | Confirmed | Google Business Profile | | Location info | Description | Cornea Specialist/Ophthalmologist | Confirmed | Google Business Profile | | Location info | Hours | Mon 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM · Tue 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM · Wed 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM · Thu Closed · Fri 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM · Sat to Sun Closed | Confirmed | Google Business Profile | | Location info | Name | Goren Eye Associates, SC | Confirmed | Google Business Profile | | Location info | Phone | (847) 390-0758 | Confirmed | Google Business Profile | | Hours | Monday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM | Confirmed | Google Business Profile | | Hours | Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM | Confirmed | Google Business Profile | | Hours | Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM | Confirmed | Google Business Profile | | Hours | Thursday | Closed | Confirmed | Google Business Profile | | Hours | Friday | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM | Confirmed | Google Business Profile | | Hours | Saturday | Closed | Confirmed | Google Business Profile | | Hours | Sunday | Closed | Confirmed | Google Business Profile | | Services | Service | Contact lens fitting | AI guess | | | Services | Service | Cornea specialist services | AI guess | | | Services | Service | Eye exams | AI guess | | | Services | Service | Ophthalmology services | AI guess | | | Services | Service | Prescription glasses | AI guess | | | Links | Website | http://www.goreneye.com/ | Confirmed | Google Business Profile | ## Services and prices Add your services so AI can say what you offer ### Known for Share your review link so AI can say what you're known for ## The team Add your team so AI can name who works here ## Visiting Goren Eye Address: 8901 W Golf Rd Suite 201, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA. Phone: (847) 390-0758. Hours: Mon 9 AM to 4 PM · Tue 8 AM to 4 PM · Wed 9 AM to 3:30 PM · Closed Thu · Fri 9 AM to 12 PM · Closed Sat to Sun. (Confirmed, Google Business Profile.) ### Parking and getting in Add your parking so AI can tell people where to park Add how to find your door so AI can walk people in ### Nearby | Place | Type | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | | Golf Rd & David Pl | Bus stop | 2 min walk | | Golf/David/8815 Golf | Transit station | 2 min walk | | Golf Rd & David Pl | Bus stop | 2 min walk | | Kathy - Western Park | Park | 2 min walk | | Golf Rd & Leslie Ln | Bus stop | 3 min walk | | Golf Maine Park District | Sports activity location | 3 min walk | ## Reputation 3.4 average across 5 reviews: Google 5. (Confirmed, read October 1, 2026.) The center is noted for detailed patient communication, but issues with transparency and interpersonal dynamics may affect overall satisfaction. (AI guess, from 5 reviews.) ### What people like - Thorough explanations of conditions - Cornea transplant procedure - Availability for questions ### What people do not like - Unexpected costs not disclosed - Perceived bias in treatment ### Press Add a press story so AI can say who's written about you ### Awards Add an award so AI can name it ### Directories Get listed in directories so AI can tell you're real ## Questions people ask ### anything new from Goren Eye lately? ### prices round here, anyone got a number ### does it hurt, and can you ask for numbing ### Can I get in this week at Goren Eye? ### where do I park at Goren Eye? ### anyone here people keep going back to? ### best eye care center in Des Plaines, IL ### bad experiences here, anyone? ### Goren Eye or Eye Care Plaza for Nearsightedness diagnosis and education? ### Busiest day here, anyone know? ### discounts for coming back, is that a thing ### the good stuff about Goren Eye, what is it? ### first time here, what is it actually like? ### What eye care center questions is Des Plaines asking AI most? ### do I need to fill anything in beforehand ### planning a Thursday visit, is that a wasted trip ### Aftercare here, what does it involve? ### Staff here, who does what? ### never been to Goren Eye in Des Plaines, how does it go? ### Turning up at Goren Eye for the first time, what happens? ## The AI Score: 29 of 100 It measures how likely AI engines are to recommend a business, and how accurately. Des Plaines eye care centers run 26 to 63. Fair starts at 45, good at 65. Goren Eye scores 29. The same method scores every business on the registry. | Signal | Weight | Score | What it measures | Goren Eye | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Retrieval grounding | 26 | 25 | Whether 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. | Poor | | Off-property attestation | 20 | 41 | Volume and consistency of what others say about you: YouTube mentions, branded web mentions, third-party “best-of” lists. The cause of retrievability. | Poor | | AI visibility | 14 | 0 | Whether ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and AI Overviews name you, and whether they name you for the right service. | Poor | | Reviews & response | 12 | 18 | The star average is only one input. We also read volume, velocity, the specificity of review language, and response cadence. Specific reviews are what AI quotes verbatim. | Poor | | Backlink & citation authority | 8 | 52 | Domain authority and editorial quality of the sources that attest to you. | Fair | | Google Business Profile | 8 | 79 | Required and recommended fields; update cadence. The listing AI pulls from first. | Good | | Speed & mobile | 7 | 65 | Core Web Vitals at the 75th percentile, on a real phone. | Good | | Content freshness & schema | 5 | 53 | Crawl recency, intent alignment, valid JSON-LD, canonicals. | Fair | Full method: https://localairegistry.com/methodology How AI decides what to say about an eye care center: https://localairegistry.com/methodology#how-ai-decides-eye-surgery. What to check before you choose one: https://localairegistry.com/methodology#how-to-choose-eye-surgery ## Entity map Every person, place, organization and treatment named on this page, with a stable ID and a public reference. The JSON-LD below connects them to each other. | Entity | Type | ID on this page | Same as | Relationship to Goren Eye | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Goren Eye Associates, SC | MedicalBusiness | #business | http://www.goreneye.com/ | Subject of this page | | Des Plaines, Illinois | City | #city | | City Goren Eye is in | | Local AI Registry | Organization | #publisher | https://localairegistry.com | Publisher of this page | | Steve Lee | Person | #author | https://localairegistry.com/team/steve-lee | Author of this page | ## Topical map Where this page sits in the registry. It's one profile among the eye care centers in Des Plaines, linked to the lists and towns around it. ### Lists - Best eye care centers in Des Plaines: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/il/des-plaines/eye-care-center - Best businesses in Des Plaines: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/il/des-plaines ### Nearby - /chicago: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/il/chicago - /schaumburg: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/il/schaumburg - /elgin: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/il/elgin - /carol-stream: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/il/carol-stream - /lombard: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/il/lombard - /aurora: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/il/aurora ### Every list - Every leaderboard in Illinois: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/il ## References ### Sources cited - [1] Google Business Profile, https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJbzpMjQbID4gRVypCNIk-AcU (accessed Oct 1, 2026) - [2] AI engine output: ChatGPT and Gemini, read by Local AI Registry on Oct 1, 2026, https://localairegistry.com/methodology (accessed Oct 25, 2026)
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<p>Local AI Registry · Eye care centers in Des Plaines, IL · Editorial</p>
<h2>Goren Eye Associates, SC, Des Plaines IL: Reviews</h2>
<p>By Steve Lee, founder and CEO of Local AI Registry. Updated October 1, 2026.</p>
<p>Published October 1, 2026 · Updated October 1, 2026 · Machine-readable version below</p>
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<h3>In short</h3>
<p>Goren Eye Associates, SC is an eye care center in Des Plaines, IL. Its AI Score is 29 of 100, which is poor.</p>
<p>What each mark on this page means: https://localairegistry.com/methodology#marks</p>
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<h3>Key facts</h3>
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<thead><tr><th scope="col">Fact</th><th scope="col">Value</th></tr></thead>
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<tr><td>Type</td><td>Eye care center</td></tr>
<tr><td>Address</td><td>8901 W Golf Rd Suite 201, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA</td></tr>
<tr><td>Hours</td><td>Mon 9 AM to 4 PM · Tue 8 AM to 4 PM · Wed 9 AM to 3:30 PM · Closed Thu · Fri 9 AM to 12 PM · Closed Sat to Sun</td></tr>
<tr><td>Phone</td><td>(847) 390-0758</td></tr>
<tr><td>Rating</td><td>3.4 across 5 reviews on Google</td></tr>
<tr><td>Updated</td><td>October 1, 2026</td></tr>
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<h3>All the details</h3>
<p>Every row is something the owner can add or correct. Each one is marked Confirmed, Visitor submitted or AI guess, with where it came from.</p>
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<thead><tr><th scope="col">Group</th><th scope="col">Fact</th><th scope="col">Value</th><th scope="col">Mark</th><th scope="col">Evidence</th></tr></thead>
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<tr><td>Location info</td><td>Address</td><td>8901 W Golf Rd Suite 201, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Google Business Profile</td></tr>
<tr><td>Location info</td><td>Description</td><td>Cornea Specialist/Ophthalmologist</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Google Business Profile</td></tr>
<tr><td>Location info</td><td>Hours</td><td>Mon 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM · Tue 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM · Wed 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM · Thu Closed · Fri 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM · Sat to Sun Closed</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Google Business Profile</td></tr>
<tr><td>Location info</td><td>Name</td><td>Goren Eye Associates, SC</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Google Business Profile</td></tr>
<tr><td>Location info</td><td>Phone</td><td>(847) 390-0758</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Google Business Profile</td></tr>
<tr><td>Hours</td><td>Monday</td><td>9:00 AM to 4:00 PM</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Google Business Profile</td></tr>
<tr><td>Hours</td><td>Tuesday</td><td>8:00 AM to 4:00 PM</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Google Business Profile</td></tr>
<tr><td>Hours</td><td>Wednesday</td><td>9:00 AM to 3:30 PM</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Google Business Profile</td></tr>
<tr><td>Hours</td><td>Thursday</td><td>Closed</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Google Business Profile</td></tr>
<tr><td>Hours</td><td>Friday</td><td>9:00 AM to 12:00 PM</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Google Business Profile</td></tr>
<tr><td>Hours</td><td>Saturday</td><td>Closed</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Google Business Profile</td></tr>
<tr><td>Hours</td><td>Sunday</td><td>Closed</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Google Business Profile</td></tr>
<tr><td>Services</td><td>Service</td><td>Contact lens fitting</td><td>AI guess</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>Services</td><td>Service</td><td>Cornea specialist services</td><td>AI guess</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>Services</td><td>Service</td><td>Eye exams</td><td>AI guess</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>Services</td><td>Service</td><td>Ophthalmology services</td><td>AI guess</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>Services</td><td>Service</td><td>Prescription glasses</td><td>AI guess</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>Links</td><td>Website</td><td>http://www.goreneye.com/</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Google Business Profile</td></tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</section>
<section id="ai-services-and-prices">
<h3>Services and prices</h3>
<h4>Known for</h4>
</section>
<section id="ai-the-team">
<h3>The team</h3>
</section>
<section id="ai-visiting-goren-eye">
<h3>Visiting Goren Eye</h3>
<p>Address: 8901 W Golf Rd Suite 201, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA. Phone: (847) 390-0758. Hours: Mon 9 AM to 4 PM · Tue 8 AM to 4 PM · Wed 9 AM to 3:30 PM · Closed Thu · Fri 9 AM to 12 PM · Closed Sat to Sun. (Confirmed, Google Business Profile.)</p>
<h4>Parking and getting in</h4>
<h4>Nearby</h4>
<table>
<thead><tr><th scope="col">Place</th><th scope="col">Type</th><th scope="col">Distance</th></tr></thead>
<tbody>
<tr><td>Golf Rd & David Pl</td><td>Bus stop</td><td>2 min walk</td></tr>
<tr><td>Golf/David/8815 Golf</td><td>Transit station</td><td>2 min walk</td></tr>
<tr><td>Golf Rd & David Pl</td><td>Bus stop</td><td>2 min walk</td></tr>
<tr><td>Kathy - Western Park</td><td>Park</td><td>2 min walk</td></tr>
<tr><td>Golf Rd & Leslie Ln</td><td>Bus stop</td><td>3 min walk</td></tr>
<tr><td>Golf Maine Park District</td><td>Sports activity location</td><td>3 min walk</td></tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</section>
<section id="ai-reputation">
<h3>Reputation</h3>
<p>3.4 average across 5 reviews: Google 5. (Confirmed, read October 1, 2026.)</p>
<p>The center is noted for detailed patient communication, but issues with transparency and interpersonal dynamics may affect overall satisfaction. (AI guess, from 5 reviews.)</p>
<h4>What people like</h4>
<ul>
<li>Thorough explanations of conditions</li>
<li>Cornea transplant procedure</li>
<li>Availability for questions</li>
</ul>
<h4>What people do not like</h4>
<ul>
<li>Unexpected costs not disclosed</li>
<li>Perceived bias in treatment</li>
</ul>
<h4>Press</h4>
<h4>Awards</h4>
<h4>Directories</h4>
</section>
<section id="ai-questions-people-ask">
<h3>Questions people ask</h3>
<h4>anything new from Goren Eye lately?</h4>
<h4>prices round here, anyone got a number</h4>
<h4>does it hurt, and can you ask for numbing</h4>
<h4>Can I get in this week at Goren Eye?</h4>
<h4>where do I park at Goren Eye?</h4>
<h4>anyone here people keep going back to?</h4>
<h4>best eye care center in Des Plaines, IL</h4>
<h4>bad experiences here, anyone?</h4>
<h4>Goren Eye or Eye Care Plaza for Nearsightedness diagnosis and education?</h4>
<h4>Busiest day here, anyone know?</h4>
<h4>discounts for coming back, is that a thing</h4>
<h4>the good stuff about Goren Eye, what is it?</h4>
<h4>first time here, what is it actually like?</h4>
<h4>What eye care center questions is Des Plaines asking AI most?</h4>
<h4>do I need to fill anything in beforehand</h4>
<h4>planning a Thursday visit, is that a wasted trip</h4>
<h4>Aftercare here, what does it involve?</h4>
<h4>Staff here, who does what?</h4>
<h4>never been to Goren Eye in Des Plaines, how does it go?</h4>
<h4>Turning up at Goren Eye for the first time, what happens?</h4>
</section>
<section id="ai-score">
<h3>The AI Score: 29 of 100</h3>
<p>It measures how likely AI engines are to recommend a business, and how accurately. Des Plaines eye care centers run 26 to 63. Fair starts at 45, good at 65. Goren Eye scores 29. The same method scores every business on the registry.</p>
<table>
<thead><tr><th scope="col">Signal</th><th scope="col">Weight</th><th scope="col">Score</th><th scope="col">What it measures</th><th scope="col">Goren Eye</th></tr></thead>
<tbody>
<tr><td>Retrieval grounding</td><td>26</td><td>25</td><td>Whether 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.</td><td>Poor</td></tr>
<tr><td>Off-property attestation</td><td>20</td><td>41</td><td>Volume and consistency of what others say about you: YouTube mentions, branded web mentions, third-party “best-of” lists. The cause of retrievability.</td><td>Poor</td></tr>
<tr><td>AI visibility</td><td>14</td><td>0</td><td>Whether ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and AI Overviews name you, and whether they name you for the right service.</td><td>Poor</td></tr>
<tr><td>Reviews & response</td><td>12</td><td>18</td><td>The star average is only one input. We also read volume, velocity, the specificity of review language, and response cadence. Specific reviews are what AI quotes verbatim.</td><td>Poor</td></tr>
<tr><td>Backlink & citation authority</td><td>8</td><td>52</td><td>Domain authority and editorial quality of the sources that attest to you.</td><td>Fair</td></tr>
<tr><td>Google Business Profile</td><td>8</td><td>79</td><td>Required and recommended fields; update cadence. The listing AI pulls from first.</td><td>Good</td></tr>
<tr><td>Speed & mobile</td><td>7</td><td>65</td><td>Core Web Vitals at the 75th percentile, on a real phone.</td><td>Good</td></tr>
<tr><td>Content freshness & schema</td><td>5</td><td>53</td><td>Crawl recency, intent alignment, valid JSON-LD, canonicals.</td><td>Fair</td></tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>Full method: https://localairegistry.com/methodology</p>
<p>How AI decides what to say about an eye care center: https://localairegistry.com/methodology#how-ai-decides-eye-surgery. What to check before you choose one: https://localairegistry.com/methodology#how-to-choose-eye-surgery</p>
</section>
<section id="ai-entity-map">
<h3>Entity map</h3>
<p>Every person, place, organization and treatment named on this page, with a stable ID and a public reference. The JSON-LD below connects them to each other.</p>
<table>
<thead><tr><th scope="col">Entity</th><th scope="col">Type</th><th scope="col">ID on this page</th><th scope="col">Same as</th><th scope="col">Relationship to Goren Eye</th></tr></thead>
<tbody>
<tr><td>Goren Eye Associates, SC</td><td>MedicalBusiness</td><td>#business</td><td>http://www.goreneye.com/</td><td>Subject of this page</td></tr>
<tr><td>Des Plaines, Illinois</td><td>City</td><td>#city</td><td></td><td>City Goren Eye is in</td></tr>
<tr><td>Local AI Registry</td><td>Organization</td><td>#publisher</td><td>https://localairegistry.com</td><td>Publisher of this page</td></tr>
<tr><td>Steve Lee</td><td>Person</td><td>#author</td><td>https://localairegistry.com/team/steve-lee</td><td>Author of this page</td></tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</section>
<section id="ai-topical-map">
<h3>Topical map</h3>
<p>Where this page sits in the registry. It's one profile among the eye care centers in Des Plaines, linked to the lists and towns around it.</p>
<h4>Lists</h4>
<ul>
<li>Best eye care centers in Des Plaines: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/il/des-plaines/eye-care-center</li>
<li>Best businesses in Des Plaines: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/il/des-plaines</li>
</ul>
<h4>Nearby</h4>
<ul>
<li>/chicago: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/il/chicago</li>
<li>/schaumburg: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/il/schaumburg</li>
<li>/elgin: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/il/elgin</li>
<li>/carol-stream: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/il/carol-stream</li>
<li>/lombard: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/il/lombard</li>
<li>/aurora: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/il/aurora</li>
</ul>
<h4>Every list</h4>
<ul>
<li>Every leaderboard in Illinois: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/il</li>
</ul>
</section>
<section id="ai-references">
<h3>References</h3>
<h4>Sources cited</h4>
<ul>
<li>[1] Google Business Profile, https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJbzpMjQbID4gRVypCNIk-AcU (accessed Oct 1, 2026)</li>
<li>[2] AI engine output: ChatGPT and Gemini, read by Local AI Registry on Oct 1, 2026, https://localairegistry.com/methodology (accessed Oct 25, 2026)</li>
</ul>
</section>
</article>
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</html>This is the evidence for every fact on this page, across Locals, Services, Team, Visit, Reputation and Updates. Each reference names the fact, the source, what kind of source it is, and the date it was checked, with a link and an archived copy so anyone can verify it. Visitor references are dated firsthand accounts. AI guesses record what an AI engine said on that date, not what is true.