Eye Doctors in
Rock Island, IL

Serving Rock Island and beyond, our optometrists at Bard Optical make your eye health our top priority!

Bard Optical –
Rock Island


4032 Blackhawk Rd, Rock Island, IL 61201
(563) 723-4062

Hours


Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Our Medical Approach


Our long history as respected eye care providers in Illinois taught us that it’s okay to do things a little differently. We stand out because of our medical approach to optometry, which ensures you get an in-depth eye exam every time. Our eye doctors understand the important role your eyes play in your overall wellbeing, so we make sure they’re properly looked after for life.

Services


Bard Optical is built on having everything you need in one place, so you don’t have to go anywhere else for exceptional eye care or eyewear. In addition to an impressive selection of glasses and contacts, we provide management of eye diseases like glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration.

Man getting an eye exam at Bard Optical Rock Island

Comprehensive Eye Health Exams

Our medical-quality eye care begins with a comprehensive eye health exam. During the exam, we use advanced technology specially designed to look into your inner eye to analyze key areas that control your sight. In addition to checking your eye health, we’ll also determine your vision prescription to make sure it’s completely up to date.

Boy getting an eye exam at Bard Optical Rock Island

Pediatric Eye Health Exams

We’ve been seeing entire generations of families for over 80 years, and our eye doctors have what it takes to protect even your littlest ones’ eyes and sight. With a pediatric eye health exams from Bard Optical, our medical experts will carefully check your child’s eyes to ensure they can see clearly and comfortably. We’ll look for common age-related conditions and get an accurate vision prescription for any eyewear they require!

Woman holding contact lenses with her fingertip

Contact Lens Exams

To ensure your contact lenses provide optimal vision correction and superior comfort, it’s important to get them correctly fitted in a contact lens exam. During this exam, our eye doctors will precisely measure your eye and get details about your eye health, so we can pick the right contact lens design and shape for your needs.

Eye disease management at Bard Optical Rock Island

Eye Disease Management

Ocular diseases are uncharted territory for many, but not for our team — we’ll always have your back and will make sure you feel at ease following your diagnosis. To help you stay on top of sight-threatening conditions, we check for diseases in every exam, so we can detect them early and start a plan to monitor your eyes.

Doctor explaining about eyeglasses to patient

Eyewear Options for Everyone

Optical is in our name for a reason — we stand by to provide the best eyewear options and a variety of eyewear types for everyone. If you need a tailored pair of glasses or sunglasses, we have many frame styles and lenses to choose from. And if you’re looking for the freedom and eye health benefits of traditional or specialty contact lenses, you can get them here, too!

Comprehensive Eye Health Exams
Man getting an eye exam at Bard Optical Rock Island

Our medical-quality eye care begins with a comprehensive eye health exam. During the exam, we use advanced technology specially designed to look into your inner eye to analyze key areas that control your sight. In addition to checking your eye health, we’ll also determine your vision prescription to make sure it’s completely up to date.

Pediatric Eye Health Exams
Boy getting an eye exam at Bard Optical Rock Island

We’ve been seeing entire generations of families for over 80 years, and our eye doctors have what it takes to protect even your littlest ones’ eyes and sight. With a pediatric eye health exams from Bard Optical, our medical experts will carefully check your child’s eyes to ensure they can see clearly and comfortably. We’ll look for common age-related conditions and get an accurate vision prescription for any eyewear they require!

Contact Lens Exams
Woman holding contact lenses with her fingertip

To ensure your contact lenses provide optimal vision correction and superior comfort, it’s important to get them correctly fitted in a contact lens exam. During this exam, our eye doctors will precisely measure your eye and get details about your eye health, so we can pick the right contact lens design and shape for your needs.

Eye Disease Management
Eye disease management at Bard Optical Rock Island

Ocular diseases are uncharted territory for many, but not for our team — we’ll always have your back and will make sure you feel at ease following your diagnosis. To help you stay on top of sight-threatening conditions, we check for diseases in every exam, so we can detect them early and start a plan to monitor your eyes.

Eyewear Options for Everyone
Doctor explaining about eyeglasses to patient

Optical is in our name for a reason — we stand by to provide the best eyewear options and a variety of eyewear types for everyone. If you need a tailored pair of glasses or sunglasses, we have many frame styles and lenses to choose from. And if you’re looking for the freedom and eye health benefits of traditional or specialty contact lenses, you can get them here, too!

Proudly Serving
Rock Island, IL

We’re pleased to provide complete care to Rock Island and our nearby Illinois communities, like Milan, East Moline, Coal Valley, Oak Grove, Andalusia, and Colona, in addition to Bettendorf and Davenport, IA.

Whether you’re catching a live event in Vibrant Arena at THE MARK or enjoying the greenery at Quad City Botanical Center, Bard Optical will have you taking it in through clear eyes and quality eyewear!

Bard Optical Rock Island location driving directions

Driving Directions


We are located at 4032 Blackhawk Rd, Rock Island, IL 61201.

Coming from the northwest, head east on 3rd Ave and pass QC Coffee and Pancake House on your left, and in 0.4 more miles, turn right onto 23rd St. In about 500 feet, make a left onto 5th Ave, and in 0.8 miles, continue onto 38th St.  After 2 miles, pass Igor’s Bistro on your left, and follow for about a mile until you turn left onto IL-5 E/46th Ave/Blackhawk Rd. In 0.2 miles, make a right into Rock Valley Plaza and make another quick right, and you’ll find us on your left.

From the southeast, head west on US-6 W/W 1st Ave/Hiawatha Pioneer Trl and pass Country Fair Mall on your right. In 1.5 miles, turn right to stay on US-6 W/Hiawatha Pioneer Trl. After 1.3 miles, take exit 4A to merge onto IL-5 W/John Deere Rd/John Deere Expy, where you’ll pass Miss Mamie’s Seafood on your right in 0.7 miles. Continue for 1.5 miles and get on IL-5 W and follow for 0.3 miles and then turn right onto IL-5 W/46th Ave/Blackhawk Rd, following signs for Rock Island. In 0.4 miles, turn left into Rock Valley Plaza and make a quick right, where we’ll be on your left.

Testimonials


William Babb
William Babb
June 6, 2023
Very happy 😁 about my visit to your office
Debora K Sheets
Debora K Sheets
April 29, 2023
I had issues due to eye problems and Bard optical worked with me until my glasses were perfect for me to be able to see while driving
Cindy Doubet
Cindy Doubet
April 24, 2023
Everyone was friendly and helpful. The building was clean and pleasant.
Jeannette Mccullough
Jeannette Mccullough
April 24, 2023
All the employees are so awesome
Dorothy Mowrer
Dorothy Mowrer
March 27, 2023
I have always been greeted, served and treated with respect & kindness! Appreciate the staff!!!!
Rach Houston
Rach Houston
March 6, 2023
Fixed my bifocals so I can see out of them and I got them back so fast. Thank you!