Christian M. Briggs, MD

Dr. Christian Briggs is a comprehensive Ophthalmologist who has obtained extensive training in providing primary care for all diseases and conditions of the eye, including cataract and LASIK surgery. Earning his MD from Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, IN, he also holds a BS in Physics from Indiana University’s Bloomington campus, with minors in Mathematics, Chemistry, and Biology. Dr. Briggs completed his residency at the University of Louisville in Louisville, KY, before joining Illinois Eye Center. He is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. Dr. Briggs puts excellent patient care first, working toward the best outcomes for his patients. He resides in the Peoria area along with his wife and daughters. In his spare time, Dr. Briggs enjoys carpentry, SCUBA diving, travel, and reading classic science fiction.

Ophthalmologist
Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Cataract Surgery
Degrees

B.S.: Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
Doctorate of Medicine: Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN

Internships

Indiana University Health – Ball Memorial, Muncie, IN

Residency

University of Louisville, Louisville, KY

Member

American Academy of Ophthalmology, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
(ARVO), American Medical Association

Fellow

American Academy of Ophthalmology

		

Holiday Hours

During the holiday season, Illinois Eye Center has special hours for our three locations. Please review below and contact us at 309-243-2400 with any questions.

Pekin and Washington 

  • Closed from December 23rd through December 27th. All services will be available in Peoria per the below schedule. We will reopen with normal business hours on 12/30.
 

Peoria Office (including Optical Department and EyeCareToday – Same Day)

  • December 23rd – normal business hours
  • December 24th – Closed (*By appointment only)
  • December 25th – Closed
  • December 26th – normal business hours resume
 

All offices (Peoria, Washington, Peoria, Optical Department, and EyeCareToday – Same Day)

  • December 31st, all offices will close early at 4:00 PM
  • January 1st – Closed (*By appointment only)
  • January 2nd – normal business hours resume