Omar Iqbal, MD

Dr. Omar Iqbal is an Ophthalmologist, specializing in Vitreoretinal Surgery. His educational background includes earning his Bachelor of Science from the University of Florida in Microbiology and Cell Science. Afterward, he received his Doctor of Medicine at the same university before embarking on his residency at Louisiana State University-Shreveport and serving as Chief Resident during his final year. Dr. Iqbal then went on to serve as a vitreoretinal surgery fellow at Augusta University Medical College of Georgia before joining Illinois Eye Center. He is a member of the American Society of Retina Specialists and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Iqbal is passionate about using the very latest technology and techniques in order to provide the best care for his patients. Dr. Iqbal lives in Peoria with his wife.

Ophthalmologist
Vitreoretinal Diseases
Degrees

B.S.: University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

Doctorate of Medicine: University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

Internships

Osceola Regional Medical Center- University of Central Florida, Kissimmee, FL

Residency

Louisiana State University, Shreveport, LA

Fellowships

Augusta University Medical College of Augusta, Augusta, GA

Member

American Society of Retina Specialists, American Academy of Ophthalmology

Fellow

American Academy of Ophthalmology

Board Certified

American Board 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