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North Shore Glaucoma Center & Eye Physicians is the area's leading ophthalmology center. From their offices in Libertyville and Skokie, the experienced eye specialists serve Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. They provide general adult and pediatric ophthalmology services and complete eye exams. The practice also offers a wide range of eyewear and contact lenses at their optical shop.

As the only glaucoma specialists in Lake County, North Shore Glaucoma Center & Eye Physicians offers the most advanced treatments to prevent sight loss from this common disease.
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Michael Savitt, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist and surgeon at North Shore Glaucoma Center & Eye Physicians. He provides expert eye care at the office in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Savitt chose ophthalmology so that he could take care of people and one of their most cherished senses, their eyesight.
Brian Jacobs, MD, is an ophthalmologist, cataract surgeon, and glaucoma specialist at North Shore Glaucoma Center & Eye Physicians. Dr. Jacobs provides care at their offices in Skokie and Libertyville, Illinois. A graduate of Rush Medical College in Chicago, Illinois, Dr. Jacobs completed his residency at Rush University Medical Center (Rush University).
Julie B. Pearlman, MD, is a highly experienced and skilled ophthalmologist at North Shore Glaucoma Center & Eye Physicians. She provides care at their Libertyville, Illinois, office. Dr. Pearlman says working in ophthalmology runs in her family: her father and brother serve as board-certified physicians also practicing in Chicago.
Early in her medical training, Dr. Kiesau was struck by how invaluable ophthalmology can be in deciphering clues to understand a patient's systemic issues. Furthermore, she was also fascinated by the intricacies of the eyes and expanse of possible diagnoses which are centered in the optic part of the central nervous system.
Reviews (17)
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James Leis
Jun 16, 2022
As an ongoing patient, I've found this practice to be well run from handling appointments to exams and diagnosis of a variety of issues, from glacouma screening to cataract evaluation. Couldn't be happier.
Elsy Madappally
Jun 16, 2022
I am VERY pleased with the care I have received at N Shore Glaucoma Center. They are thorough, pleasant, and have always been willing to take the time to answer any questions I've had.
Elaine Okamoto
Jun 15, 2022
Longtime patient and always have a good experience. Everyone is friendly and caring and Dr. SAVITT has done an outstanding job preserving my teeth
June Grandt
Jun 12, 2022
Dr. Jacob was there the same day I need him and he is a wonderful caring doctor. Thank you again for being there for me! God Bless
Lauren Margolin
Jun 01, 2022
Always get top notch care. Doctors takes time to listen without feeling rushed. Great practice!
Neal Lorenzi
May 08, 2022
All aspects of my eye exam were great. Dr. Pearlman was very helpful and caring, and described my eye conditions in detail. Kudos to all the professional staff there.
Mickey Ciba
May 07, 2022
Northshore Glaucoma staff are very friendly and professional. Dr Jacobs is my doctor and very very satisfied with my interactions. He is knowledgeable about my eye questions. He explains his plan of treatment very throughly. Dr Jacobs never rushes through the appointment he takes all the time needed.
Luke Z.
May 06, 2022
Dr. Jacobs and all the staff are so wonderful: very friendly, very helpful, very knowledgeable, very professional. Waiting time is minimal. They are always so accommodating to my needs, with great empathy, compassion. I have been taken care by Dr. Jacobs and his team since 2016. I still remember that day in 2016 vividly, when my left eye failed, causing pressure reached far beyond 60+.

Since the surgery with Dr. Jack Cohen, Dr. Jacobs has brought it down to acceptable numbers, and I have felt good, seen very well, with pressure around 10. Last month it was 9. The office is well equipped with modern, hi tech instruments. It is well kept and maintained, I feel safe during this uncertain time. I have to drive quite a long way to visit Dr. Jacobs every 4 months, but worth it. from Henry - a very grateful patient, who was saved by Dr. Jacobs and Dr. J Chen in 2016.
Pat Meyer
Apr 16, 2022
Always well organized! Dr. Savitt is a wonderful doctor. Listens and has time to discuss your concerns
Age Jasso
Dec 11, 2020
Everyone is friendly and helpful. Wait times are short and making appointments are easy.
Bennet Zager
Oct 18, 2019
I've been to this practice twice. Tests were run by the a lovely technician, followed by a brief visit by Dr. Jacobs. He complained that I was supposed to have come back within six months of my last appointment. But no one told me that. He said the office sends out postcards. Postcards? Who doesn't use e-mail these days? He said the office doesn't have the resources to follow up with patients about appointments by phone? What? Dr. Jacobs didn't look me in the eye (excuse the pun) when he came in.

He just sat down in front of a monitor to review data. He then did an additional eye exam. I called the office after my appointment to ask how long blurry vision after dilation might last. The office only had one staffer at the front desk near closing time. She put me on hold to attend to another patient but didn't come back on the line before the office closed for the day.

I did receive a call later saying sorry, she was all alone up front. I think the way patients are treated can be better. I am going to try to reach the office manager to make the suggestion.
Paula Mengarelli
Aug 05, 2019
Outstanding practice. Dr. Jacob a the entire office staff and technicians are amazing and take exceptional care of of my family's eye needs. They are ver attentive and always willing to help and answer all questions.
James Lipton
Jun 24, 2019
I am a physician and was told by my personal Ophthalmologist that I would require surgery to treat my glaucoma. I did my due diligence to find the finest glaucoma specialist in the Midwest and came up with Dr. Michael Savitt. I proceeded to talk to two very highly regarded Ophthalmologists who agreed that my decision was correct. I recently had my surgery and the team that Dr. Savitt has in place is extremely professional and the experience was better than I could have ever expected. I am now on the mend and would highly recommend Dr. Savitt to anyone who has a need for glaucoma surgery. Thank you, Dr. James L.
Arvind Shankar
Sep 18, 2017
I had the misfortune of meeting Dr. Jacob for a eye issue. He was rude and the front desk ladies were much ruder than him. They will not answer their calls and nor will they return your call if you leave them a voice message DO NO GO! PLEASE AVOID AT ALL COSTS
Terri Stout
Jun 23, 2017
Always nice and polite and Dr. Savitt is excellent doctor I have been going to him for years always informative and helpful
Arlene Herrick
Aug 30, 2016
Dr Freeman is Excellent. My Mother has been with this practice many years. Great Eye care. Diagnosis. Treatments. Surgeries & Followup. Ref to Dr. Jacobs. partner for a touch up Lazer Surgery many years later. All is good. No changes. A Happy Senior!
Violet Red
Jun 19, 2012
I called this office to schedule with Dr. Savitt. I decided not to schedule due to the distance and hours of service. So I did not meet the doctor. But someone in the billing (called billing initially to ask an insurance question) department was very courteous, excellent customer service, she really tried to work out a time and location that would be best for us to see the doctor.

She went above and beyond by calling other offices requesting an acute appointment, on our behalf, and getting us a referral for another ophthalmology doctor that had the hours, location and same insurance we needed for an appointment to work out. She took the time to answer all of my questions, was very polite and even called me afterwards to give me a complete referral from the doctor.