Ophthalmology

What is an ophthalmologist?

Ophthalmologists are medical doctors, or osteopathic doctors, who complete a minimum of 12 years of specialized eye training.  They are licensed to treat a variety of eye diseases, may participate in scientific research, and most perform eye surgery.  Ophthalmologists may specialize in particular parts of the eye or specific eye conditions, while others are Comprehensive Ophthalmologists treating a variety of eye conditions. 

Some reasons you may see an ophthalmologist include:

  • Diagnosis and treatment of eye disease
  • Eye surgery
  • Eye injections
  • Laser eye procedures

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

July 4th Hours