Bard Optical

Optometry • Galesburg, IL

About

Bard Optical in Galesburg, IL offers comprehensive eye care at 1265 N Henderson St. Services include comprehensive and pediatric eye health exams, contact lens exams, eye disease management, and eyewear selection. The practice uses advanced diagnostic technology and follows a medical model of care to assess eye health and vision needs.

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Clinic Type

Optometry

Address

1265 N Henderson St, Galesburg, IL 61401

Phone

(309) 315-4639

Email

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Opening Hours

Monday – Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Friday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Website

https://www.bardoptical.com/eye-doctor-galesburg/

Services Offered

Comprehensive Eye Health Exams
Pediatric Eye Health Exams
Contact Lens Exams
Eye Disease Management
Eyewear Options for Everyone

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 Care

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

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