Dr. Marian Longo

4.25 Google reviews

Avon

In her words

Complex eye care, explained with personality.

After attending Loyola University Chicago for undergrad, Dr. Longo went on to earn her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Illinois College of Optometry (ICO). During her training, she completed externships around the country—including a stint living in a beachfront condo in Florida while working at a local VA hospital. Tough life, right? After graduation, she decided to take her training a step further. Fewer than 10% of optometrists pursue a postdoctoral residency, so she applied—and matched with her top choice! She completed her residency in Ocular Disease at ICO in conjunction with the esteemed University of Chicago. Her training took her through a variety of specialty clinics, including Advanced Ocular Disease and Surgery, Neuro-ophthalmology, Anterior Segment Disease and Surgery, Specialty Contact Lenses, Ocular Prosthetics, and the Ocular Emergency Room. To this day, managing eye emergencies remains her favorite part of the job. That said, as much as she enjoyed the excitement of being on call, Dr. Longo is perfectly happy to be pager-free these days and enjoys a little work-life balance!

When it comes to patient care, she believes in combining clinical precision with a healthy dose of personality. She likes to be herself, keep things approachable, and make sure her patients understand what’s going on with their eyes. Her residency training gave her the experience and confidence to manage a wide range of complex ocular conditions, and Dr. Longo is often referred patients who need that additional level of expertise. Above all, she believes great patient care starts with listening and building a genuine connection. Patients should feel comfortable asking questions, expressing concerns, and knowing they’re being heard. Without that trust, even the best treatment plan can fall short.

Outside the office, Dr. Longo can usually be found snuggling her pet rabbits, planning her next international adventure (Japan is a particular favorite!), or spending time at the shooting range with her personal firearm collection. Dr. Longo also has a bit of a niche specialty when it comes to eyewear: patients sometimes ask her about shooting glasses when they can no longer see both their sights and their target clearly. Fortunately, that’s something she can help with!

Services

Comprehensive Eye Exams
Contacts
Kids Eye Exams
Vision Prescriptions
Myopia Care
Dry Eye Care
Retinal Scans
Eye Disease
Diabetic Eye Care

Expertise: Ocular Disease, Ocular Emergencies, Foreign Body Removal, Pediatrics (3+), AOA and IOA Certified
Education: BS, Visual Science, Loyola University Chicago; Doctor of Optometry, Illinois College of Optometry
Languages: English
Interests: Pet rabbits, propagating houseplants, international travel, going to the range

Great patient care starts with listening, building trust, and making sure patients understand what is happening with their eyes.

Dr. Marian Longo

Where to see Dr. Marian Longo.

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7900 E US HWY 36, Suite D
Avon, IN 46123 Click to call Call Dr. Tavel Avon
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Reviews for Dr. Marian Longo.

Dr Longo and her staff are helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable! Thank you so much! Amazing! 🧐

Kristin Nicole

Avon, 2 years ago

It was so refreshing to have such great customer service and the staff was very warm and inviting and made my experience a great one. The fact that my favorite optician (Dr. Longo) was on staff really sent me over the moon!! It’s great when you have doctors and staff that care!!!

Kenyetta Neal

Avon, 3 years ago

Very friendly. Made something I'm not a big fan of quick and painless. Will definitely purchase from here again.

Casey Stillabower

Avon, 1 month ago

Had my appointment for contacts and my husband’s appointment here staff was great knowledgeable and helpful. Alma was such a darling overall best experience I’ve had will come back and definitely recommend.

Citlalli Jinks

Avon, 4 months ago

Secretary was a miracle & doctor was awesome& direct and clear communication was appreciated

Debra Cook

Avon, 5 months ago

Positive experience the staff was very kind, good, professional and the place is very clean too. 👌

Elisabeth Luxama

Avon, 6 months ago

(Translated by Google) Excellent service, the girl who helped us in Spanish was very friendly, highly recommended (Original) Excelente servicio, la chica que nos atendió en español muy amable, súper recomendable

Leydi Martinez

Avon, 7 months ago

All the staff were awesome. Knowledgeable and efficient. I wanted to thank the Dr. She diagnosed me with a pretty serious condition. I am grateful because, after YEARS of eye exams, she was the first to notice it. So glad I came to see her.

Michele Cook

Avon, 8 months ago

Quick and painless they didn’t even have to dilate my eyes they have great technology and they answered all of my many questions and concerns. I left relieved that it was nothing serious wrong with my vision

Brock Edwards

Avon, 8 months ago

I was pleasantly suprised on how thorough and professional the exam was. They also have a very large selection of frames.

Angela Gallagher

Avon, 10 months ago