Physicians

Dr. Lance Velvin is a Texas-licensed Optometrist and Therapeutic Glaucoma Specialist dedicated to providing comprehensive eye care with a special interest in primary care optometry, dry eye disease, contact lenses, and ocular disease management. Originally from the Houston area, Dr. Velvin earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Accounting from the…

Dr. Contreras is an optometric glaucoma specialist with more than 20 years of experience in the diagnosis and management of ocular diseases, including glaucoma, dry eye disease, and diabetic retinopathy. Born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley, he earned his Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science from Texas A&M University before graduating magna cum…

Josh Iltis, MD works at the Hondo location only

Dr. Dianne Barrett was born in Montego Bay, Jamaica. As a child, her family immigrated to South Florida where she spent her early years. She graduated from Florida International University summa cum laude with honors in Biology. She was elected to Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. For medical school, she attended Columbia University College of…

Dr. Andrew Bean, M.D., is a native Texan who grew up in the Texas Panhandle. He attended The University of Texas at Austin where he graduated summa cum laude with a degree in nutrition. He attended McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, where was elected by his peers…

Dr. Claudia Cala, MD, was born and raised in Bogotá, Colombia, and attended medical school at the National University of Colombia, where she earned her degree as a medical doctor and surgeon. She later completed a three-year residency in ophthalmology at the same institution. Following her training, Dr. Cala served as a general ophthalmologist for…

San Antonio Eye Center is excited to announce the addition of our new vitreoretinal surgeon Gawain Dyer, MD. Dr. Dyer i s originally from Jamaica W.I. and grew up in New York City. He has trained throughout the country, just recently finishing his fellowship with the University of Missouri Kansas City/Sabates Eye Centers in Kansas…

Dr. Keith Earley, Jr., a board-certified ophthalmologist, earned his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine, and completed his ophthalmology residency in the Air Force at Wilford Hall and Brooke Army Medical Center (SAUSHEC). Dr. Earley was born in Wichita Falls, TX at Sheppard Air Force Base, the son of a fighter pilot and…

Dr. Cameron Ford, M.D. is a lifelong Texan born in West Texas and raised in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. He attended college at Hardin Simmons University in Abilene, Texas where he graduated summa cum laude with a degree in Biology and a Minor in Biochemistry. He was awarded the Academic Foundation Medal which is presented…

Dr. Jimena Franco is a highly accomplished ophthalmologist with specialized training in comprehensive ophthalmology, cataract surgery, and corneal surgery. Born in Mexico and raised in the United States, her bi-cultural background and fluency in English, Spanish, and French allow her to connect deeply with a wide range of patients. Dr. Franco earned her medical degree from…