Our Gold Coast store features two murals starring local landmarks—one of Willis Tower and one of the John Hancock Center—by artist Jason Munn.
Meet our top-notch optometrists
Our eye doctors combine best-in-class expertise with a relationship-driven, patient-first approach.
Dr. Luke Derango
Introduction
Dr. Luke Derango graduated from the Illinois College of Optometry (ICO) in 2008. As an Illinois native (fun fact: he graduated from LaSalle Peru High School), he is grateful to be practicing close to his hometown community. In his downtime, Dr. Derango enjoys live music, watching the Montréal Canadiens, and going snowboarding.
Dr. Luke Derango graduated from the Illinois College of Optometry (ICO) in 2008. As an Illinois native (fun fact: he graduated from LaSalle Peru High School), he is grateful to be practicing close to his hometown community. In his downtime, Dr. Derango enjoys live music, watching the Montréal Canadiens, and going snowboarding.
Education
Illinois College of Optometry (ICO)
Comprehensive exams starting at $95
We recommend an annual exam to help evaluate your vision, examine your eye health, and screen for other health issues. Plus, it gives you an opportunity to ask an expert optometrist any eye-related questions.
A detailed image of the surface of your retina for the doctor to assess your eye health and check for conditions like macular degeneration, glaucoma, and retinal detachments (available at most locations for an additional $39)
Thankfully, no—we have newer methods for measuring intraocular pressure now.
It's best to have this information handy:
A list of any eye- or vision-related symptoms you're experiencing
An overview of your and your family's medical history
A list of medications you're taking (non-prescription medications included)
Your vision insurance information (if applicable)
Any questions you'd like to ask the eye doctor
You should also bring any corrective lenses you're currently using—glasses and contacts—and a pair of sunglasses to wear afterwards in case your eyes are dilated during your exam.
A comprehensive eye exam includes tests for visual acuity, refraction, and binocular vision, as well as a full ocular health assessment. A retinal exam may also be performed, sometimes requiring pupil dilation. Learn more about what to expect here.
We recommend getting an eye exam once a year to evaluate your vision, examine your eye health, and screen for other health issues. Other factors may influence how often you get an eye exam, including your age, whether you wear glasses or contacts, and if your medical history puts you at higher risk for eye diseases.
We're in-network with most major vision carriers, like UnitedHealthcare, Davis Vision, Superior Vision, and some VSP plans. For other plans, like EyeMed and Cigna, we often work as an out-of-network carrier. (Not all optometrists accept all insurance plans. We can only confirm your coverage details during your visit.)
Glasses and contacts prescriptions typically expire one to two years after the prescription was written. This time frame may vary depending on your state's regulations and the risk of your vision changing more quickly.
Recent Google reviews from Chicago, IL
4.8 out of 5(260 reviews)
Indigo M
April 18, 2026
5 out of 5
Jacob is the best! He was not only helpful in choosing the right frames but also gave excellent customer service all the way around. Warby Park is now my favorite glasses place. 💝
Response from Warby Parker
April 18, 2026
We are so happy to hear you had an excellent experience! Thank you for sharing this review.
charlene B
April 17, 2026
5 out of 5
I went here to look for contacts and ended up finding 2 pairs of glasses I love!! And for cheaper than 1 pair of glasses at my normal place. But more important than that. The 2 gals who work there are AMAZING!! They helped me and never made me feel stupid for the millions of questions I had. I’m from Montana and would come back here if I ever need new glasses.
Response from Warby Parker
April 17, 2026
Thank you very much for sharing this review! We are so glad you had an excellent experience.
Julie J
April 14, 2026
5 out of 5
Great location all the employees are super helpful. Eric was super helpful in setting me up with two pairs of glasses!
Response from Warby Parker
April 14, 2026
Thank you for sharing this review! We are so happy to hear you had a great shopping experience.
Mason K
April 11, 2026
5 out of 5
Popped in while traveling, they took awesome care of me! Highly recommend!
Response from Warby Parker
April 11, 2026
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Ann W
April 06, 2026
5 out of 5
Eric @ the Gold Coast Chicago location was AMAZING! His attention to detail, knowledge of products & courteous demeanor made our visit very pleasant. The store was busy. He was so very helpful. We were a family of 3 & bought several frames. Sunglasses, readers & 2 prescription glasses. Eric made our purchases simple, and even recommended an eye exam later in the day so our daughter could get her new glasses that she needed! His customer service was incredible!
Response from Warby Parker
April 08, 2026
Thank you so much for sharing this review! We hope to see you again soon.
tara
April 06, 2026
5 out of 5
Great service!
Response from Warby Parker
April 08, 2026
Thank you so much for sharing this review, Tara! We are so glad you had a great experience.
Jordan S
April 06, 2026
5 out of 5
Eric was awesome. Helped us our, tuned up our glasses, and was super nice. Great experience
Response from Warby Parker
April 06, 2026
We are so happy to hear you had an excellent experience! Thank you for sharing this review.
Leah B
April 05, 2026
5 out of 5
Fantastic service! The staff are kind, helpful, and professional! I am very happy with my purchase and will be visiting again!
Response from Warby Parker
April 05, 2026
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Frances H
March 28, 2026
5 out of 5
Great experience with Eric and Bri! Everyone is really helpful at this location. This is my third pair of glasses from WP and would recommend them to anyone!
Response from Warby Parker
March 29, 2026
Thank you so much for sharing this review! We are so glad you had a great experience, and we hope to see you again soon.
Andrea H
March 20, 2026
5 out of 5
Bri and Eric to the rescue! I normally go to the Southport location but I had to be in the loop for some appointments and errands, and did a stupid thing. I took off in a hurry from home wearing my computer glasses which are pretty much useless for seeing anything more than about 10 feet away. I didn't realize what I'd done until I arrived downtown, and didn't have time to go all the way back home in Uptown without missing my appointment. So I took a chance and stopped in to the Gold Coast location to see if they might have a pair of contacts in my prescription to get me through a few hours. With no appointment I waited only a few minutes and was greeted by Bri then helped by Eric who saved the day and provided me with an emergency set of contacts. They were friendly and helpful, and I was on my way within a few minutes able to see again. Great success!
Response from Warby Parker
March 20, 2026
Thank you very much for sharing this review! We are so glad you had an excellent experience.
Shelley B
March 13, 2026
5 out of 5
Had the best experience at Warby again as to be expected but Jacob made it even better! He just shines! He's warm, friendly, super knowledgable and awesome! Hey Jacob - thanks for being an incredible ambassador! Your cool old kids from Disco Days!
Response from Warby Parker
March 13, 2026
We are so glad you had a great experience with our team! Thank you very much for sharing this review — we hope to see you again soon!
Veronica S
March 07, 2026
5 out of 5
INCREDIBLE styling advice from Kimberly! I had gone to the store to exchange my glasses since the ones I had picked out ultimately did not look good on me and Kimberly instantly found what I needed without even being prompted. Her artistic nature took in my features and knew I needed something low contrast. The glasses she picked out glasses I normally would have never gravitated to but they ended up looking PERFECT on my face. SUPER grateful for her help and highly recommend others lean on her guidance to look their best 😁
Response from Warby Parker
March 07, 2026
We are so happy to hear you had an excellent experience! Thank you for sharing this review.
Kareena B
March 07, 2026
5 out of 5
kimberly was awesome
Response from Warby Parker
March 07, 2026
Thank you very much for sharing this review! We are so glad you had an excellent experience.
Nick B
March 06, 2026
5 out of 5
Great experience with both an eye exam and glasses purchase. Kimberly was awesome!
Response from Warby Parker
March 06, 2026
Thank you for sharing this review! We are so happy to hear you had a great shopping experience.
john d
March 02, 2026
5 out of 5
Salesperson fantastic
Response from Warby Parker
March 02, 2026
Thank you so much for sharing this review! We are so glad you had a great experience, and we hope to see you again soon.
Melanie B
March 02, 2026
5 out of 5
I have been a customer of the Warby Parker Gold Coast store for many years. They are absolutely the best. Everyone who works at this location is so very competent, kind, and personable. If you want top notch care and the best customer service available, go directly to this Warby Parker location without hesitation.
Many thanks to Dr DeLuca for a very thorough eye exam, and to Jacob for helping me find the perfect frames in no time at all. I am grateful!
Response from Warby Parker
March 02, 2026
We are so glad you had a great shopping experience! We hope to see you again soon.
Janie U
March 02, 2026
5 out of 5
What a great group of sales people couldn’t say enough I will definitely be back. I was so confident with my style of glasses and my purchase. I feel great about them.
Response from Warby Parker
March 02, 2026
We are so happy to hear you had an excellent experience! Thank you for sharing this review.
Clayton W
February 28, 2026
5 out of 5
Kimberly was excellent to work with and was so helpful in picking out my new frames. Thanks again!
Response from Warby Parker
February 28, 2026
Thank you so much for sharing this review! We are so glad you had a great experience, and we hope to see you again soon.
Jenna&Miep
October 19, 2025
5 out of 5
Fabulous store with an even more fabulous staff! Thanks for helping me find my new favorite glasses Eric!
Response from Warby Parker
October 20, 2025
Thank you so much for sharing this review! We hope to see you again soon.
Jacqueline S
February 22, 2026
5 out of 5
Great selection and fantastic customer service!
Response from Warby Parker
February 22, 2026
We are so happy to hear you had an excellent experience! Thank you for sharing this review.
Audrey W
February 22, 2026
5 out of 5
Extremely helpful staff, I came wanting a new pair of glasses. The technician was able to fix my current glasses (that I thought were unfixable) so they were usable while I waited for my new pair. The other employees helped me find a similar style that I would like. Great team!!
Response from Warby Parker
February 22, 2026
We are so glad you had a great shopping experience! We hope to see you again soon.
Geoffrey I
February 20, 2026
5 out of 5
Eric took great care of us and walked us through every step of the glasses buying process. He made us feel comfortable and is clearly very knowledgeable! He even helped my girlfriend make a decision on what pair of glasses she should purchase. Ask for him by name, we will be a return customer.
Response from Warby Parker
February 20, 2026
Thank you so much for sharing this review! We hope to see you again soon.
Calvin W
February 19, 2026
5 out of 5
great location. awesome exam and whole team super helpful and engaged
Response from Warby Parker
February 19, 2026
Thank you very much for sharing this review! We are so glad you had an excellent experience.
Rachael P
February 18, 2026
5 out of 5
Eric was so helpful! I came in with an idea of what I was looking for and he helped me find the perfect pair. It was a quick and easy process. So excited for my new glasses.
Response from Warby Parker
February 18, 2026
We are so glad you had a great shopping experience! We hope to see you again soon.
Ibrahim M
February 17, 2026
5 out of 5
Had an amazing experience here - was treated very kindly by everyone, especially Eric and Venus who were exceptional and helped me out before and after my glasses and contacts appointment!
Response from Warby Parker
February 17, 2026
We are so glad you had a great experience with our team! Thank you very much for sharing this review — we hope to see you again soon!