New to iDoctor?
Your first visit, made easier.
A little preparation helps you make time for your questions. Here’s how to plan your exam or visit for glasses in Glendale Heights.
Start here
What brings you in?
I need an eye exam.
Book an eye exam online. Interested in contact lenses? Let our team know when planning your visit.
Find an exam time →I’m looking for glasses.
Walk-ins and outside prescriptions are welcome. Browse frames online or in our optical. Styling and fitting are complimentary as part of an eyewear purchase.
Explore the optical →Bring the everyday essentials.
- Your current glasses or contact lenses
- Your prescription, if you are bringing one from another practice
- Your insurance card or plan information
- A photo ID
- A list of your medications
- Your questions and any vision concerns you want to discuss
What happens during your eye exam?
Your exam is tailored to your age, health history, vision concerns and previous findings. Not every test is needed at every visit.
Your history and concerns
We discuss your vision, eye and medical history, medications, and any questions or changes you have noticed.
Vision and prescription
Testing may include distance and near vision, color vision, and refraction to determine your glasses prescription. Instrument-based measurements can help with children and others who have difficulty answering lens-comparison questions.
How your eyes work together
Tests of eye alignment, movement and depth perception help your doctor assess how your eyes track, focus and work as a team.
Your eye health
Your doctor uses a slit-lamp microscope and other instruments to examine the structures of your eyes. Eye-pressure measurements, peripheral (side) vision checks and additional testing may be used as needed. Pressure measurement is one part of assessing glaucoma risk.
Will my eyes be dilated?
Dilation is rare at iDoctor. Patients who choose Optomap retinal imaging almost never need dilation, though your doctor may recommend it based on your symptoms, eye health or exam findings.
If dilation is needed to examine the retina, optic nerve or other structures inside your eyes, the drops usually take about 20–30 minutes to widen your pupils. Allow extra time if your doctor recommends it.
If your eyes are dilated, temporary blurry near vision and light sensitivity can last for several hours. Bring sunglasses and plan for someone to drive you home after a dilated exam. Do not drive while your vision is affected or you feel unable to drive safely.
Give yourself time for the visit.
Your eye exam
30 minutes
Scheduled eye exam slots are 30 minutes. Allow extra time if you plan to choose glasses or contact lenses afterward. If dilation or additional testing is needed, ask our team how much more time to allow.
Find iDoctor
132 E. Army Trail Rd.
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
Monday–Friday, 9 am–5 pm
Saturday–Sunday: closed
Holiday hours may vary.
Contact & directions →Know the fees before you visit.
The self-pay eye exam is $99. Contact lens exams have an additional fee; retinal imaging and visual field testing are an additional $39. Our team can also help verify your individual vision benefits.
See the fee table & insurance guidance →Have a question before you come in?
Call or text (630) 454-6899, or send a form message. We reply to form messages within one business day.