Marion Eye Center

Marion Eye Center is a multi-specialty optometrist and ophthalmology practice in Centralia, IL, serving patients across Southern Illinois and Southeast Missouri. The center offers comprehensive medical, surgical, and optical care, including services such as cataract and lens replacement surgery, glaucoma treatment, LASIK and refractive surgery, retinal care, and comprehensive eye exams. It also provides contact lens fittings and optical services, with a focus on personalized care and the use of advanced technology. The practice has been serving the region since 1979 and continues to support patients of all ages with a commitment to preserving, restoring, and enhancing vision.

Founded by Dr. Maqbool Ahmad, Marion Eye Center & Optical evolved from a small practice into a full-service ophthalmology and optometry center over more than four decades. The practice emphasizes innovation, maintaining state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment equipment to deliver high-quality eye care. Following Dr. Ahmad’s retirement, his children, Faisel Ahmad, Omar Ahmad, and Fatima Ahmad, have continued to lead the practice with a focus on compassion, patient-centered care, and technological advancement. The center is dedicated to improving patients’ quality of life through expert treatment and a streamlined patient experience.

The practice is located on E McCord Street in Centralia, IL. It serves a broad regional area, including communities in Southern Illinois and Southeast Missouri, with a long-standing presence in the Centralia community. The center is known for its multi-specialty approach, combining medical, surgical, and optical services under one roof, and for offering a wide range of contact lens options, including disposable, toric, bifocal, and rigid gas permeable lenses. It emphasizes patient education, safety, and the use of recommended lens care solutions to maintain eye health. The practice is recognized for its longstanding commitment to the region and its role in advancing eye care through innovation and personalized service.