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BLOOMINGTON EYE INSTITUTE LLC is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in BLOOMINGTON, IL, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 3.3 out of 5 from 6 reviews.

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BLOOMINGTON EYE INSTITUTE LLC

bloomington, ILMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

1008 N. CENTER ST.

BLOOMINGTON, IL

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(309) 827-2020

Service Area

This provider serves patients in BLOOMINGTON and surrounding areas in IL.

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Note on Service Area

This ambulatory surgery center serves patients in the surrounding area. Contact this surgery center directly to confirm service availability in your specific location.

Procedures Performed

Common outpatient procedures performed at this ambulatory surgery center, based on reported specialties.

Ophthalmology (Eye Surgery)6
Cataract SurgeryThe clouded natural lens of the eye is removed and replaced with a clear artificial one. It is one of the most common outpatient procedures performed in the country, usually takes under 30 minutes per eye, and is done under light sedation with numbing drops rather than general anesthesia.LASIK / Refractive SurgeryA laser reshapes the cornea to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism, reducing dependence on glasses or contacts. The procedure itself takes minutes per eye. Vision is often noticeably better within a day, though it can take several weeks to fully stabilize.Glaucoma SurgeryCreates a new drainage path for fluid inside the eye to lower internal pressure. Glaucoma damages the optic nerve silently, so the goal is preventing further vision loss rather than restoring vision already lost. Several minimally invasive options are now performed in outpatient settings.Retinal SurgeryRepairs the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye, most often for a detached or torn retina, or for bleeding related to diabetes. Timing matters — a detaching retina is treated urgently because delay increases the risk of permanent vision loss.Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)Removes excess skin and fat from the upper or lower eyelids. When drooping upper lids block part of the visual field, the procedure is functional rather than cosmetic and is often covered by insurance if visual field testing documents the obstruction.Corneal TransplantReplaces damaged or clouded corneal tissue with donor tissue. Modern techniques often replace only the affected layer rather than the full thickness, which shortens recovery. Vision improves gradually over months, and stitches may stay in place for a year or longer.

Procedure list is based on CMS-reported specialty designations. Contact the facility to confirm specific procedures offered.

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Patient Experience Scores

Overall: 96/100 (+3 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 301 surveys · 46% response rate

OAS CAHPS scores are linear means (0–100) from Medicare patient surveys. Higher is better. National averages shown for comparison.

Overall RatingPatients who gave the facility a high overall rating
96+3 vs national avg (93)
0↑ natl avg100
Would RecommendPatients who would definitely recommend this facility
95+3 vs national avg (92)
0↑ natl avg100
StaffPatients who rated staff care and professionalism highly
99+3 vs national avg (96)
0↑ natl avg100
CommunicationPatients who felt staff communicated well about their care
95+1 vs national avg (94)
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Source: OAS CAHPS (Outpatient and Ambulatory Surgery CAHPS) Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Scores are linear means on a 0–100 scale.

Safety Metrics

Hospital Transfer Rate

% of patients transferred to a hospital during or after their procedure (ASC-4). Lower is better.

0.09%

natl avg ~1.0%

Patient Fall Rate

% of patients who experienced a fall resulting in injury. Lower is better.

0.00%

natl avg ~0.1%

Patient Burn Rate

% of patients who experienced a burn during their procedure. Lower is better.

0.00%

natl avg ~0.03%

Wrong Site Surgery Rate

% of cases involving wrong-site, wrong-side, wrong-patient, or wrong-implant surgical events. Lower is better.

0.00%

natl avg ~0.01%

Source: CMS ASC Quality Reporting Program. Data reflects Medicare patient outcomes reported by the facility.

Preparing for Your Procedure

Guides covering what to expect before, during, and after outpatient surgery.

What to Expect: Cataract Surgery
The procedure, the day of, and how vision changes after.
What to Expect: LASIK
Who it suits, what it costs, and recovery.
Pre-Op Preparation Checklist
What to do in the weeks before your procedure, from two weeks out to the morning of.
What to Expect on Surgery Day
Arrival, check-in, the procedure itself, and discharge.
Understanding Anesthesia at an ASC
Sedation types, who administers it, and how recovery differs.
How to Read CAHPS Patient Experience Scores
What the survey scores above actually measure.
Browse all patient resources

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Google Reviews

3.3
6 reviews
Daniel Schuetz

Daniel Schuetz

Staff are very, very kind and gracious! Dr. Aprahamian did a terrific job! My sight in my left eye is now 20/25! I see 30-40% more light out of my left eye! Praise the Lord! ❤️🙏🌈😃

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HollywoodBigBoss

HollywoodBigBoss

Very professional and high quality.

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Gary

Gary

Conveniently located just off Center Street. Nice waiting room and plenty of parking.

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melissamlis

melissamlis

The procedures went fine, but the billing was a mess. I was told my second set of procedures wouldn't be charged to me because the first didn't go as planned. But here I am months later and they suddenly send me a $600+ bill. Apparently I "misunderstood".

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Jodi Stevenson

Jodi Stevenson

Disrespectful!! I’d give them a 0 if I could !! I’m sitting here waiting for my mom and heard the 2 receptionist talking horribly and giggling at a person they just called to schedule an appt. Saying something about old people not having any common sense and not getting paid enough to deal with this so early. I am disgusted at the lack of professionalism that I hear and see. The whole front bookkeepers and receptionists are loud, joking and laughing. Is there no respect for the people in the waiting room that are nervous and scared ?? I only pray now that the Dr. doing my mom’s surgery is professional and that the staff I see and hear is not a reflection of his ability.

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Contact

Phone

(309) 827-2020

Website

gaileyeyeclinic.com/

Years in Operation

28 years

Est. 1998

Ownership

For-Profit

Operating Rooms

2

Specialties

Ophthalmology
Medicare Certified

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Questions to Ask

  • •Does my insurance cover this procedure here?
  • •What is the surgeon's experience with this procedure?
  • •What is the facility's hospital transfer rate?
  • •What anesthesia options are available?
  • •What is the recovery process and follow-up care?
  • •Are there pre-op requirements (labs, fasting, etc.)?