DeKalb Optometric
Optometry • DeKalb, IL
About
DeKalb Optometric Associates, P.C. is a longtime eye care practice in DeKalb, Illinois, operating since 1949. It offers comprehensive vision and eye health services, including exams, diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases (glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration), infections, and foreign body removal. The practice serves all ages and emphasizes family vision care. Key details: 1 employee (with growth), located at 121 E Locust St, Dekalb, IL 60115, contact staff@dekalb-optometric.com and 815-756-6388. Web presence shows steady local traffic and US-based focus.
Clinic Type
Optometry
Address
121 E Locust St., DeKalb, IL 60115
Phone
815-756-6388
info@dekalboptometric.com
Opening Hours
Wednesday 12:30PM - 5:15PM; Thursday 8:30AM - 12:00PM; Friday 8:30AM - 12:00PM | 12:30PM - 5:15PM; Saturday 8:30AM - 12:30PM; Sunday CLOSED
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
What services does DeKalb Optometric provide?
Comprehensive eye care including eye health examinations, diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases (glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, infections, foreign body removal) and eyewear, contact lens examinations and fittings.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Aggregated platforms: 4.8/5 (Approximately 936 to 977 aggregated reviews)
Patients praise
- High level of satisfaction with the doctors' professionalism, knowledge, and thoroughness during eye exams
- Friendly and personable staff mentioned in many reviews
- Long-standing trusted reputation in the community
- Accommodating nature regarding urgent needs, such as contact lens replacements
Common complaints
- Occasional complaints regarding administrative staff and front-desk communication
- Some reports of challenges with billing and insurance processing
- Isolated instances of dissatisfaction with the frame selection process or lack of assistance in picking frames
- Occasional issues with the accuracy or fitting of prescription glasses requiring re-exams or remakes
"dr ebbesen gives a very through eye exam and carefully looks inside the eye for any developing problems. his focus is completely on you. i highly recommend dekalb optometric."
— NextAdAgency (Aggregated)"My exam was fine I have nothing to complain about there, however, they had terrible customer service while ordering my glasses."
— MapQuest (User Review)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Eyemart Express to bring sharp focus to eyecare in DeKalb – Shaw Local — Jul 15, 2025
- Essilor Stellest in DeKalb, IL | Spex Expressions — Nov 21, 2025
- NIU Visual Disabilities Program invites public to learn about blindness – Shaw Local — Oct 10, 2025
- OSF Saint Katharine – Optometry encourages community to prioritize annual eye exams – Shaw Local — Jan 27, 2026
- Doctor gives tips to keep eyes healthy during World Optometry week | WCIA.com — Mar 27, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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