Gailey Eye Clinic

You can do all your research online and then arrange a consultation with each candidate to see how well you get along with them. First do a search for something like "Eye doctor in Peoria Illinois", putting whatever location would suit you best. You will get lots of results and one by one you can look at the websites of each doctor.

• Look at the doctor's bio page, probably called "Meet Dr. XXX" or "About Our Doctors". Make sure he or she is board-certified to practice ophthalmology. Local involvement is always a good thing, showing that the doctor is known and trusted locally. Many doctors do volunteer work or serve professionally in local organizations. Professional memberships show that the doctor is in touch with peers and probably up to date with ideas and techniques. The best eye doctors do a lot of ongoing education, attending seminars and conferences, and perhaps actually teach the seminars or help to organize the conferences.
• Look at the webpage on the doctor's team or staff. There will usually be photos of everyone and some background information. There may also be photos of the building and rooms which give an idea of the office's atmosphere.
• See if the site has any testimonials. It can be very productive to read about other people's experiences with LASIK or other vision correction, or to read about how a person's eye disease was treated.
• Look at the procedure page(s) that relate to your particular eye or vision issues to see if it plays a central part in the doctor’s practice. You would want a doctor with good experience who would not be practicing on your eyes.

Once you have chosen the best prospects, you can feel free to call or email each one to schedule consultations. Typically those are complimentary and give you an opportunity to speak with the doctor, ask some questions, and form an impression of the practice. By the time you have had consultations with three or four eye doctors your decision will probably be clear and easy to make.

Dr. Lockhart is a forward-thinking doctor and has extensive experience in vision correction, treating cataracts, and various eye surgeries. Please see our Testimonials page for the comments of some of our previous patients. We have ten locations for your convenience and will be happy to schedule a consultation for you. Please use our Consultation Form.