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278 Benedict Ave. Ste 300. Norwalk, OH 44857 | 419-668-3295

Clearly Focused...

on Family Eye Care since 1979.

Clearly Focused...

on university-trained local eye care.

Clearly Focused...

on Premium Cataract Surgery at FTMC.

Clearly Focused...

on results you can trust

from physicians you know.

Clearly Focused... On Quality Eye Care since 1979.

Welcome to North Central Eye Associates in Norwalk, OH.  We are dedicated family eye doctors and highly skilled surgeons who have been proudly serving our local north central Ohio residents for over thirty-five years.  We are proud to provide specialized ophthalmic care from the best-trained physicians in the area, as ranked by U.S. News & World Report.  Dr. Jonathan D. Zahler was trained at Wills Eye Institute (#2), and Dr. Kerry M. Allen was trained at Cole Eye Institute (#7).

Through means of optical devices such as contact lens or designer glasses, surgical means including Premium Lens Cataract Surgery or medical interventions to control Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration and Diabetic Retinopathy; our physicians utilize the latest medical technology combined with individual, personalized care to provide you and your family state-of-the-art ophthalmic medical/surgical treatments.  Call for an appointment today and see the difference.

Meet The Team

Dr. Kerry Allen
Dr. Kerry M. Allen M.D. has focused his career on providing leading-edge technology to our local cataract, laser and oculoplastic patients
Dr. Jonathan Zahler
Dr. Jonathan D. Zahler, D.O. is one of the few physicians fellowship-trained in premium and complex cataract surgery, corneal surgery, and external diseases in the Ohio region.

Testimonials

  • I opted to have the RESTOR lens for my cataract surgery. WOW!! No more glasses. It is amazing. I can read, see my computer and cellphone, drive day or night, hunt, fish - everything.
    Bernard Grosswiler on cataract surgery by Dr. Allen
  • My vision has been restored to as close to perfect as it can be and without having to be burdened with the hassle of wearing glasses.
    James Fishbaugh on cataract surgery by Dr. Zahler
  • It's very painless. Now, I don't have to wear glasses at all.
    Carol Stoneham on cataract surgery by Dr. Zahler
  • My husband and I appreciated the kind service you provided for me during my recent cataract surgery. The old saying "no pain, no gain" is wrong. I had absolutely no pain and I gained so much.
    Eileen Utiss on cataract surgery by Dr. Zahler

COVID-19 Update: (April 29, 2020)

At North Central Eye, we have been working diligently to maintain a safe environment for our physicians, our staff and most importantly, our patients. We have changed numerous operations to limit exposure, and you may notice some changes in the office and in our optical shop, both of which are open and ready to serve you. In addition to our efforts of meticulously cleaning each room and rotating the rooms used each day, please expect the following for your safety:

  • All patients should wear a mask while in the building.
  • Patients should check in by calling 419-668-3295 from the parking lot. Our staff will then call you to tell you when to enter the building, in order to control our ability to provide adequate social distancing. Our waiting room now has a limited number of seats spaced far apart.
  • Only the patient should come into the office. Spouses, friends, or other companions should wait in the car in order to lessen exposure.
  • In our optical shop, please do not touch the frames on display. Our optical technicians will assist you, and you can point to the frames that you would like to try on. After each session is finished, every pair of frames touched is cleaned.
  • If you have an outstanding bill, please feel free to call and we can process it over the phone with your credit card rather than in person.

Most importantly, if you have;

  • experienced any coronavirus-like symptoms; fever, cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, shaking chills, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, fever, or
  • have tested positive for COVID-19, or
  • been exposed to an individual with known COVID-19, please call 419-668-3295. We would like to reschedule you to a time when you feel better and/or have been cleared by your doctor.

Finally, thank you for your patience through this challenging ordeal. Your support of us- as a small business and a group of front-line medical workers- is what makes us proud to serve our local community.