The Cataract and Glaucoma Center, Dr. Louis Alpern, and Dr. Lawrence Tafoya are now part of the Southwest Eye Institute! Drs. Alpern and Tafoya are seeing patients with the same team at the same locations. To schedule an appointment, you can call them directly at (915) 267-2020 Dr. Alpern founded the Cataract and Glaucoma Center in 1978 and has been at the forefront of technological solutions in eye care since then. Dr. Lawrence Tafoya joined Dr. Alpern in 2017. They became an affiliate of the Southwest Eye Institute, the area's most comprehensive eye group, in October of 2020.

At Southwest Eye Institute, our vision is to far exceed your expectations of what it means to get a comprehensive eye examination and personalized eye surgery. Expect excellent clinical care and cutting-edge technology, in a comforting and compassionate environment. We offer an exclusive "VIP for all patients" LASIK and cataract surgery program at our adjacent VIP Laser Center and Vista Surgery Center located in El Paso.

When you need reliable, expert care for your vision, count on our friendly and experienced team. Since 1995, Dr. Daniel G. Blumenfeld has used his passion for helping others to serve the visual needs of residents in the El Paso community. We offer every level of eye care, from routine exams to complex eye surgery, so you can always find the help you need.