Eye Doctors in Galesburg, IL
Optometry • Galesburg, IL
Clinic Type
Optometry
Address
1265 N Henderson St, Galesburg, IL 61401
Phone
(309) 315-4639
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Opening Hours
Monday – Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Friday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Demandforce (Kehoe Eye Care): 4.8/5 (470 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Linda Auer): 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Charles Lanzillo Jr): 3.7/5 (3 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Pamela Eilenfeldt): 5.0/5 (1 review)
Patients praise
- friendly, professional, and knowledgeable doctors
- thorough and efficient clinical examinations
- good selection of frames and eyeglass options
- accommodating staff in specific instances
Common complaints
- inconsistent appointment scheduling and cancellations
- unprofessional, rude, or condescending behavior from some staff members
- difficulties with administrative communication and insurance verification
- feeling unwelcome or ignored in certain clinical settings
"I walked in was greeted promptly, then the tests, staff talked me thru it all of the way. Almost felt like I home."
— Patient review for Kehoe Eye Care"Dr. Auer has been a great care provider in the years I have been going to her for diabetic eye exams... has shown care and concern, a willingness to explain, and professionalism."
— Patient review for Dr. Linda Auer"The person getting me ready to see the doctor, and the doctor himself were very friendly and helpful! The individual in charge of the contact fitting on 10/17, ruined my whole experience. She was condescending, rude and combative."
— Patient review for Kehoe Eye CareSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Nicholas A. Qualls, OD - Optometrist in Danville, IL — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Lauren E. Uhlenhopp, OD - Optometrist in Spring Valley, IL — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Doris A. Els, OD - Optometrist in Salem, IL — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Jeffrey P. Herberts, OD - Optometrist in Collinsville, IL — May 14, 2026
- Graham Health Breaks Ground on New Ambulatory Surgery Center in Galesburg | Prairie Communications, LLC — Jul 31, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More optometry clinics in Galesburg
Kehoe Eye Care is a private medical practice offering optometry services with locations in Galesburg (IL) and Monmouth, Galva (as part of Galesburg area offices). Key points: - Services: Optometry/eye care through KEHOE Eye Care; part of Vision Source network. - Locations: Three offices in Illinois (Galesburg addresses; Monmouth and Galva affiliations referenced via team presence). - Size: Small practice with 2 employees and a physician partner (Nick Podpeskar, OD). Revenue around $42M. - Leadership: Nick Podpeskar, OD (Optometrist Partner). - Online presence: Website kehoeeyecare.com; limited web traffic (about 190 monthly visits). - Reviews: Employer rating 2.5/5 from 2 reviews (areas of concern include work-life balance, compensation, culture). What might matter to you: - If you’re seeking eye exams in Monmouth, Galesburg, or Galva, Kehoe Eye Care is the local option connected to Vision Source. - For patient care, they emphasize ongoing professional engagement and community outreach (as shown by recent updates and collaborations).
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