Dr. Gary L. Ahlman attended the University of Nebraska for his pre-Optometry curriculum.  His professional education program was completed in 1968 at the University of Houston and included Bachelor of Science, Certificate in Optometry, and Doctor of Optometry degrees.

Dr. Ahlman started in practice in June 1968 in Edinburg, Texas, and has practiced here since that time.  Dr. Ahlman founded the Edinburg Vision Center and has always strived to provide full professional eyecare and optical services all these years.  A full surfacing laboratory to provide expedited service was begun in 1976 and operates within Edinburg Vision Center.

Since founding Edinburg Vision Center, Dr. Ahlman has worked closely with The Lion’s Club to provide eyecare to indigent children.  He also works closely with the County Indigent Program and with the Sight for Students program to provide eyecare and eyeglasses for those in our community that are less fortunate.  Forty two years after establishing Edinburg Vision Center, Dr. Ahlman retired on July 20,2009 and sold his ownership of Edinburg Vision Center to Dr. Luis S. Navarro.

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Dr. Gary L. Ahlman
Optometrist