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Your Trusted Eye Care Specialists in Albuquerque
At Southwest Eyecare, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive, patient-centered eye care through advanced technology and personalized treatment plans. Our team of experienced ophthalmologists and optometrists specializes in medical, surgical, and refractive services, including cataract surgery, glaucoma management, corneal treatments, and dry eye care. Recognized with the Meritorious Administration Award from the Corcoran Consulting Group, we prioritize precision diagnostics, innovative procedures like LenSx laser technology, and compassionate service. With decades of collective experience, our physicians ensure optimal visual outcomes while fostering lasting relationships with patients across New Mexico.Our practice combines clinical expertise with operational efficiency, offering state-of-the-art solutions such as premium intraocular lenses, minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries, and customized dry eye therapies. We maintain rigorous standards of care, adhering to the latest advancements in ophthalmology while emphasizing clear communication and patient education. Our commitment to excellence extends to convenient services like text-to-pay options, affordable financing, and a user-friendly patient portal, ensuring accessible, high-quality eye health management for all.
Services
Cataract Surgery
Glaucoma Treatment
Corneal Transplants
Dry Eye Care
Laser Vision Correction
Refractive Lens Exchange
Pterygium Removal
Keratoconus Management
Highlights and features
- We offer state-of-the-art cataract surgery with premium lens implants.
- Our team includes New Mexico's first implanters of Vivity and Light Adjustable Lenses.
- We utilize Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) for safer, precise treatments.
- Our physicians hold decades of combined experience in complex corneal procedures.
- We maintain a Meritorious Administration Award for patient care excellence.
What people say
WONDERFUL, kind, engaging
Extremely impressed by him
Excellent job in care
Professional and courteous
Excellent surgical results
Services
Cataract Surgery
Our advanced cataract surgery utilizes LenSx laser technology and premium lenses like Vivity and PanOptix to restore clear vision. This procedure removes clouded lenses and implants customized intraocular lenses, offering improved visual acuity with reduced dependence on glasses. Patients benefit from faster recovery times and precise outcomes tailored to individual lifestyle needs.
Glaucoma Treatment
We provide comprehensive glaucoma management using Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty, Cyclo G6 lasers, and MIGS procedures like iStent Inject and XEN Gel Stent. These treatments lower intraocular pressure with minimal tissue damage, preserving optic nerve health through targeted, long-term solutions for open-angle and complex glaucoma cases.
Corneal Transplants
Our corneal specialists perform full and partial thickness transplants to treat damaged or diseased corneas. Using advanced techniques like Descemet's Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSAEK), we restore vision clarity by replacing dysfunctional corneal layers with healthy donor tissue, ensuring structural integrity and rapid visual rehabilitation.
Dry Eye Care
We address chronic dry eye through LipiFlow thermal pulsation, conjunctival chalasis surgery, and punctal plug insertion. These treatments target meibomian gland dysfunction and tear film instability, reducing ocular surface inflammation while improving natural tear production and ocular comfort for long-term relief.
Laser Vision Correction
Our LASIK and PRK procedures reshape the cornea using wavefront-guided excimer lasers to correct myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. Custom ablation profiles ensure optimal visual outcomes with reduced glare and halos, allowing patients to achieve independence from glasses or contact lenses through precise, blade-free corneal remodeling.
People
Ken M. Downes
Physician
Dr. Downes specializes in comprehensive ophthalmology with expertise in cataract surgery and refractive procedures. He prioritizes patient education and personalized treatment plans, ensuring optimal visual outcomes through advanced surgical techniques and compassionate care.
Paul A. Sanchez
Cataract Surgeon
Dr. Sanchez, New Mexico's first implant specialist for Vivity and Light Adjustable Lenses, leads cataract surgery innovations. His focus on precision intraocular lens selection and laser-assisted techniques delivers exceptional postoperative vision quality for patients seeking spectacle independence.
Thomas B. Gillette
Dry Eye Specialist
Dr. Gillette specializes in managing complex dry eye conditions using advanced diagnostics and tailored therapies. His approach combines prescription medications, ocular surface reconstruction, and patient-specific lifestyle recommendations to alleviate chronic ocular discomfort and improve tear film stability.
Nolan J. Adams
Comprehensive Ophthalmologist
Dr. Adams provides thorough eye exams and surgical care with emphasis on patient-centered communication. His practice integrates medical and refractive solutions, addressing cataracts, glaucoma, and corneal disorders while maintaining a warm, detail-oriented clinical environment.
Lauren ONeal
Optometrist
Dr. ONeal delivers primary eye care services including contact lens fittings, preoperative evaluations, and postoperative management. Her patient-focused approach emphasizes preventive care, visual performance optimization, and collaborative treatment planning alongside ophthalmology specialists.
Questions
What eye care services do you offer?
We provide cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment, corneal transplants, dry eye care, LASIK/PRK, and refractive lens exchange using advanced technologies like LenSx lasers and MIGS procedures.
Do you accept emergency eye appointments?
Yes, we treat medical eye emergencies including sudden vision loss, trauma, and acute glaucoma attacks. Call (505) 346-0500 for urgent care scheduling.
Are financing options available?
We offer affordable patient financing through our portal and accept major insurance plans to help manage surgical and vision care costs.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Request appointments via our patient portal or call (505) 346-0500 during business hours. New patients receive comprehensive exam scheduling with appropriate specialists.
What makes your cataract surgery unique?
Our surgeons use LenSx laser technology and premium lenses like Vivity and Light Adjustable Lenses, providing customized vision correction with reduced dependence on glasses post-surgery.
Do you treat dry eye conditions?
Yes, we offer LipiFlow thermal pulsation, punctal plugs, and prescription therapies for chronic dry eye, addressing both symptoms and underlying meibomian gland dysfunction.
