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Clear eyesight improves quality of life. At Foulkes Vision, we combine experience and state-of-the-art care to help you see clearly and achieve optimal eye health. An experienced ophthalmologist, Dr. Foulkes has performed tens of thousands of LASIK and cataract surgeries using advanced techniques and technology. His goal is to help you achieve vision as close to 20/20 as possible so you can enjoy your daily life without the hassles of glasses and contacts. I am still 100% pleased and so happy I got Lasik from Dr. Foulkes.
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It's not hard to find eye doctors in the Greater Chicago Area who perform LASIK vision correction surgery. But when it comes to something as special as your vision, you want a well-trained surgeon with stellar credentials and an impeccable bedside manner. You also want a doctor who practices in an office that's appointed with the latest in eye care technology, and who employs staff who consider patient satisfaction to be Job One. That's why you arrived at Foulkes Vision - because the high standards established by our medical director, Dr.
At Foulkes Vision, we offer a comprehensive array of vision and eye care services to help you maintain healthy eyes and sharp vision for years to come. Dr. Richard Foulkes has over 20 years of experience caring for the eyes of individuals in the Chicago area, and he is committed to providing you with the highly personalized care you deserve.
Unlike other lasers, the FDA approved the Technolas 217z laser specifically for LASIK. The Technolas 217z laser features flying spot technology for maximum flexibility in personalized treatment profiles. The 2mm flat top beam of light allows Dr. Foulkes to make many small pulses, which are precise to your prescription.
Hi, I'm Dr. Richard Foulkes, the medical director of Foulkes Vision, and I want to welcome you to our site. We offer this website as part of our effort to educate our patients about visual enhancement and believe it to be one of the best sites anywhere for getting beyond the hype about refractive surgery.
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Kathleen Smith
Aug 21, 2021
Exceptional service from the moment you walk in the door. What makes this office a great place for your vision needs? It starts with the staff's warm welcome, to Dr. Dhaliwal's knowledgeable and professional care. The office's new sleek modern look makes your visit nice and comfortable.
Krb
Nov 22, 2019
I had a fantastic experience with my lasik procedure. I was far-sighted and could not read without glasses. I am 34 and I have worn glasses since I was 7. Dr Foulkes is a really cool guy who makes you feel very comfortable and explains everything. He is honest about the results you will get and takes away all of the anxiety of having the procedure done.

The testing is thorough and the procedure is quick. I was only uncomfortable for the first day. After that, I hardly even had dry eyes. I can now read a book in bed with dim lighting! I could not even do that with my glasses on before. I actually cried happy tears the first time! I would recommend Dr. Foulkes to anyone!
Jacqueline A.
Aug 07, 2019
Dr. Foulkes is the best eye doctor ever. He did surgery on my father's eyes for cataracts. I'm really happy to see my father's happy reaction that he can see. His staff is amazing, at his office and both other locations one in Hinsdale and the other in ELMHURST IL. I really appreciate all he has done. If anyone is looking for an eye doctor Dr. Foulkes is the best way to go.
Moolji
Jun 01, 2019
Dr. Foulkes is nothing but brilliant. My eyes sight were -10.00 on both eyes & my cornea was too thin for simple lasik's procedure. He performed ICL surgery to add a lens into my eyes to get my cornea thick enough & then performed lasik to fix my astigmatism. Now I am seeing better than 20/20 (20/15 left eye), what he did was nothing short of a miracle.

I wish I could give him more stars, in fact I rate him 20/20 (get it). Btw he under sells & over delivers, so if he says he can get you to 20/20, he will most likely get you better than 20/20. Thank you Dr. Foulkes for giving me perfect vision, you truly are the best.
Alex S.
Mar 12, 2019
I had lasik done and I still can't believe how great it turned out. After using glasses for many years this is an unbelievable feeling. I was nervous during the procedure but Dr. Foulkes tries to calm you down as he walks you through the procedure. It's not just a quiet awkward moment. Highly recommend this place the guy looks like he knows what he's doing and it obviously shows. He always looks like he's happy to be there as I've seen in my follow up appointments. Top of the line service.
Saran Burrell
Jan 12, 2018
Dr. Foulkes and his staff are wonderful. They are very friendly and informative about the process. Everything was painless, including the surgery. His supporting staff handled everything, including coordinating with my insurance and making sure I had the necessary prescriptions. All I needed to do was show up for the surgery. The surgery was only about ten minutes and I've had no complications. I've worn glasses since I was 5yrs old, having 20/20 vision is awesome!
Megan H.
Dec 21, 2017
Visited the office for my yearly eye exam and was extremely disappointed by the service. I arrived at 10:15 for my 10:30 appointment and did not leave until 1:20, three hours later. I spent 90% of those three hours waiting and only spent about 10 minutes with the doctor who spent the whole time talking about himself and then forgot to even give me my contact prescription. Disappointing for someone who is so highly regarded in Lasik. I won't be returning.
John M.
Aug 21, 2017
After having my initial LASIK consultation done at another value provider I will not name directly in this message, and leaving that place with more questions and anxiety about the procedure, I contacted my optometrist of 20 years. She recommended I get a second opinion before making a definitive decision. I researched providers on the Interwebs and ran across Foulkes Vision on Yelp!

I read all the positive reviews from those that had seen Dr. Foulkes in the past and decided to make the call. I had a late appointment scheduled for a Monday evening that I had issues getting to, and Sara did a fantastic job helping me reschedule for the following morning. I went into the office and went through the no-cost consultation. Dr. Foulkes took all the time I needed to answer my questions and to explain how he performed the ZLASIK procedure.

He even discussed monovision with me to help me with reading and gave me a contact lens to go with the one for my dominant eye to mimic the effect I could expect. The other place never even gave me the option. I was sold after that appointment and scheduled the procedure for two weeks later. The morning of the appointment, I had a potential transportation snafu and the office was willing to work with me to make sure I got the procedure done.

Talk about helping me resolve that anxiety! Once I got it all worked out, I came in, Dr. Hendrickson checked me out once more, and I was prepped. Dr. Foulkes brought me in and talked to me through the entirety of the adjustment to keep my mind off any potential discomfort. It was over in less than five minutes. I had about three hours of discomfort, but after a pretty good sedative, I woke up at 6pm feeling great and seeing like I hadn't seen since I was nine years old. Wow!

This man is affable, knowledgeable, professional, and a true gentleman! It's four days past and I'm totally enjoying the gift of normal vision with no side effects. Thank you, thank you, thank you, Dr. Foulkes! I'm so glad I saw you and am grateful to you for making this life change possible.you rock!
David Barretto
Mar 10, 2017
I had my Lasik surgery last week and have been very happy with results w/ better than perfect 20/15 vision. After doing extensive research on the pros/cons of Lasik, I decided on Dr. Foulkes, and am glad that I did. He was very knowledgeable regarding all details about my eyes, the equipment that he uses, and was able to answer any remaining questions that I had. Overall great surgeon, great staff, and would definitely recommend to someone considering Lasik!
Lindsay B.
Jan 27, 2017
Just got my Lasik done last week and have been very impressed with Foulkes vision. Dr. Foulkes is professional, dynamic personality, and made me feel comfortable despite my fears of surgery. I researched quite a few places and scheduled consultations but ultimately decided to go to Foulkes because of his level of patient care! Joyce, office manager, is great, as well!

The one negative was regarding how the office staff handled an issue I had as I was making payment for my surgery. I was using a FSA- which I was told would be fine- but it took several attempts and a few rude comments made by one staff member to finally get this to work. I would caution to whomever is in charge of training that the employees should be more cognizant about appearing professional- not discussing office drama or patients aloud. Overall, this was a fantastic experience and I am very grateful for Dr. Foulkes' expertise! 20:15 vision, baby!
Ashley P.
Jun 25, 2016
The staff here are all wonderful. I was very pleased to be working with Joyce on scheduling as well as answering my questions through email. The procedure was incredibly easy and I am already encouraging family and friends to go through with LASIK. Money was no concern to me because they offer CareCredit and the option to pay it off in 12 months. The best part about the process was Dr. Foulkes instructing me on what he was doing, what it should feel like, how long it will take, as well as giving many words of encouragement, with some wicked cool music in the background. The recovery time was so quick it was hard to believe! My next day follow-up was also pleasant because of my many other questions being answered. These people care.
Bob Steinmetz
Jun 06, 2016
I highly recommend Foulkes Vision. After researching many options for LASIK, I chose to have surgery at Foulkes Vision since I wanted to go to a doctor that had been in the business for years and was on top of the latest tech and studies. Dr. Foulkes did not disappoint and the staff was pleasant to deal with.
Jennifer Forcash
May 09, 2016
I had surgery with Dr. Foulkes a week ago, and couldn't be happier! The staff at all steps in the process were comprehensive, friendly and knowledgeable. Dr. Henrickson did a great job of evaluating me and preparing me for what to come. Dr. Foulkes did a great job of actually "fixing" my eyes and explaining everything that was happening - it's clear he's passionate about his work and his patients!

The first 4-5 hours post-surgery were rough, but I was down to mild discomfort by late afternoon the day of my surgery, and had no pain or discomfort when I woke up the next morning. I'm now "off restrictions" and have 20/20 vision!
Ashley Martin
Jan 25, 2016
This office is great, and the entire staff is very welcoming! I had my Lasik surgery performed last week and everything has been going well so far, it's super fast by the way. Dr. Foulkes is very nice with a quirky sense of humor and explained everything to me during the procedure. Joyce was great to communicate with over e-mail and answered all questions/concerns very quickly. Would highly recommend!
Matthew Q.
Oct 05, 2015
Was recommended Foulkes vision by a coworker for LASIK. After a few months of thinking about getting the procedure my fiance and I went for it! Best decision we have made (besides deciding to get married)! Vey friendly staff (not pushy) and worked with our schedules. The doctors are geniuses. Simply put. You won't find a better place in the country to have any sort of eye procedure done. Don't wait any longer! Do it! You will not regret it and you will be very pleased going with Foulkes! I now have 20/15 vision and couldn't be happier!
Steph M.
Jun 30, 2015
With extreme excitement, I can truly say I can SEE! My Lasik experience at Foulkes was awesome, from the friendly staff to the awesome results. I'm grateful for the calm but informative doctor and I'm highly recommending this place to my friends and family.
Kurt O.
Apr 19, 2015
Awesome experience here. The staff is great and answered all my questions. Dr. Foulkes is probably the most likeable doctor I've ever met, he's informative yet casual in his dialogue and makes you feel at ease during the procedure. I had 20/15 vision and no discomfort within 24 hours after LASIK.
Katie Dillon
Feb 19, 2015
Dr. Foulkes was actually recommended to me by my dad who had his LASIK done by Dr. Foulkes over 15 years ago and my experience has been really great. For the most part the staff there are very nice, and Dr. Foulkes especially is awesome. He's super knowledgeable and you can tell he really cares a lot about his patients and is very passionate about his work.

The whole experience was very thorough and I feel that it was reasonably priced with the special of $3500 for both eyes--I don't think I would have been willing to pay much more honestly. After my surgery Dr. Foulkes gave me his personal cell phone number to call him with any questions or concerns which I really appreciated, and it definitely put me more at ease because doctors can be so hard to get a hold of.

I had some severe dryness with my eyes about a week after my surgery and called him and he made some helpful recommendations so he's very involved and available if you have any issues. Overall I would highly recommend him to anyone considering getting LASIK.
Wayne H.
Jul 29, 2014
I have been holding off for over 7 years on having eye surgery, and of course afterwards I was kicking myself for waiting so long. What a great staff, from the moment you walk in you feel comfortable, relaxed and confident you are in the right place for this procedure. I good break it down by steps, but the reality is, I would just be repeating myself! Great Staff and Great Organization!
Taryn H.
Nov 05, 2013
I have no idea why I took so long to write this! I received LASIK here in the spring of 2010. I used to have trouble seeing the clock next to my bed and now more than three years later I am still seeing 20/10 in both eyes with no problems or complications whatsoever. I was recommended to Dr. Foulkes by coworkers who all raved about their results and told me how they were referred by others and so forth.

I actually referred my brother here and he received LASIK in the past year with similarly amazing results and no complications. (I'm working on my boyfriend currently which is probably why I thought to post this review!) The staff is friendly and professional. The prices are reasonable and upfront. I felt safe with the amount of appointments, follow ups, pre-ops, question answering, etc and the fact that they made sure to double and triple check everything.

The procedure was extremely quick and painless. Dr. Foulkes and I talked about all sorts of topics that made him a blast to talk to and thoroughly distracted you during the process (and words can't describe how awesome it is to sit up immediately and be able to SEE). He even provides his patients with his cell phone number to call for any reason if you have any concerns post procedure.

I really can't say enough about my experience here. It was the best money I've ever spent. This may sound like a planted rave review but honestly it's not and the 5 stars are decidedly well-earned. Thank you!
Neil S.
Jun 26, 2012
I had mine done a year ago as part of a groupon. After 1 year I still say it is the best investment I have ever made. Being able to see perfectly is priceless and I never have dry eyes or other issues that some have had after surgery. I also did various consultations before picking Dr. Foulkes and was able to see the difference in the quality of the staff as well as the overall experience. I came out with a 20/15 when i went for my followups. Thanks again Foulkes Vision!
Liz T.
Feb 29, 2012
I had my lasik done at Foulks vision and my surgery experience was unpleasant. My surgery was rescheduled at the last minute two times which made me very nervous. I didn't meet the surgeon until the day of my surgery and felt very uncomfortable throughout for the amount of money I had invested in the procedure. I think Dr. Foulks did a nice job with the surgery, but the overall experience was unpleasant.
Nima M.
Apr 04, 2011
I had my lasik on Friday and couldn't be happier with my experience at Foulkes Vision Institute. I did a lot of research and went to several consultations before deciding on Foulkes. Similar to Brian S., I had a great experience with their staff. Dr. Foulkes is very passionate about what he does and was happy to answer questions. I could not believe my results, 20/15 by the next morning when I went for my follow up.

My left eye has a little congestion but probably due to contact wear weeks prior to surgery and is resolving itself. He asked to see me again on Tuesday just to be on the safe side. no short cuts with Dr. Foulkes- I know I'm in good hands.
Brian S.
Mar 21, 2011
I recently had lasik done at Foulkes and I can't say enough about them. Dr Foulkes spends plenty of time with you before the surgery comforting you about his experience and small talk. He shows a genuine interest in getting to know you better. The staff is A+ as well. Dr Foulkes assistant is great as well. She spent the time to get to know me and the field of work I am in, even going as far as having my favorite bands CD available and playing while my eye surgery was being done. Overall I could not be any happier with my experience and I would not hesitate at all to recommend Foulkes!