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1400 Common Drive
El Paso, TX 79936

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Eye Care & Eye Surgery in East El Paso – Common Location

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Located near the McRae Boulevard and I-10 corridor, Southwest Eye Institute’s Common Drive office provides comprehensive medical and surgical eye care for patients throughout East El Paso. The location is easily accessible from I-10 and nearby East El Paso neighborhoods, making it convenient for patients looking for an eye doctor or eye surgery center close to home, work, or daily errands.

The Common Drive office is near familiar East El Paso landmarks, including Eastwood (Album) Park and the surrounding shopping, schools, and medical offices along McRae Boulevard. Patients visit this location for comprehensive eye exams, cataract care, glaucoma treatment, dry eye care, LASIK and other vision correction procedures, and treatment for a variety of medical eye conditions. With both an eye clinic and surgery center at 1400 Common Drive, Southwest Eye Institute makes it easier for patients to receive specialized eye care, diagnostic testing, and surgical treatment in one convenient location.

Eye Care Services at Our Common Location

Comprehensive Eye Exams

Check your vision (behind the retina) and monitor overall eye health.

Cataract Surgery

Advanced cataract surgery to restore clearer vision with lens options.

Dry Eye Treatment

Treatment for burning, irritation, watering, & blurry vision from dry eye.

LASIK

Laser vision correction to reduce dependence on glasses and contacts.

PRK Eye Surgery

Flap-free laser vision correctionwith less reliance on glasses.

EVO ICL

Implantable lens vision correction without removing corneal tissue.

Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE)

Lens replacement surgery to reduce dependency on glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma Surgery

Testing, monitoring, treatment, and surgery options

Urgent Eye Care

Prompt evaluation for sudden eye symptoms, injuries and vision changes.

Eyelid Surgery

Blepharoplasty to improve function and refresh the appearance of the eyes.

Pterygium Surgery

Removal of eye surface growths to improve comfort, vision and appearance.

Keratoconus Treatment

Specialty care to improve vision and slow keratoconus progression.

Eye Doctors At Our East El Paso – Common Location

Marc Ellman, M.D.
Marc Ellman, M.D.

Ophthalmologist and Cataract Surgeon

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Javier E. De la Torre, M.D.
Javier E. De la Torre, M.D.

Refractive Surgeon & Medical Ophthalmologist / Anterior Segment Surgery

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Lawrence C.R. Tafoya, M.D., Ph.D.
Lawrence C.R. Tafoya, M.D., Ph.D.

Ophthalmologist and Cataract Surgeon

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Calvin McNelly, M.D.
Calvin McNelly, M.D.

Ophthalmologist and Refractive Cataract Surgeon

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James D. Cole, M.D.
James D. Cole, M.D.

Ophthalmologist and Refractive Cataract Surgeon

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Jenell Jackson, M.D.
Jenell Jackson, M.D.

Ophthalmologist & Oculofacial Surgeon

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Bryan Lallathin, OD
Bryan Lallathin, OD

Optometrist, Comprehensive Eye Care

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Stephen Purdy, OD
Stephen Purdy, OD

Optometrist, Comprehensive Eye Care

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Andrea Maldonado, OD
Andrea Maldonado, OD

Optometric Glaucoma Specialist / Comprehensive Eye Care & Ocular Disease Expert

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Ryan Ockey, OD
Ryan Ockey, OD

Comprehensive Eye Care

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Mario A. Caballero, OD
Mario A. Caballero, OD

Optometric Glaucoma Specialist, Comprehensive Eye Care

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Resources for Your Visit In East El Paso (Common Dr)

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Emergency Eye Care

Southwest Eye Institute offers same-day emergency eye appointments during regular business hours.

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Hear From Patients At Our Common Location

Dr Caballero does justice to his name. I have never had such a good and detailed examination. He is professional, knowledgeable, and intelligent, and, of course, very personable. The staff was different this time around. Last year, when I was there. They weren’t that nice. Thank you for a good experience.

Maria G.

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Short wait times and a great Dr. – Dr. McNelly is great to work with. He’s relaxed and patient with his patients. Pleasant demeanor for sure.

Stephen M.

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I’m happy that I got to see Dr Purdy!! I missed not being there, but he was awesome, and his bedside manner is always the best!!!

Dolores P.

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 I enjoy going to the Southwest Eye Institute. I’m a regular client. Everyone is very polite, and they treat everyone so nicely. The waiting time goes very quickly. Doctor Serrano is wonderful!

Lillian G.

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Schedule An Eye Appointment at Our Common Location

Regular eye exams are an important part of protecting your vision and overall eye health. At our Common Drive location in El Paso, our team provides comprehensive eye care to help detect changes in your vision, identify eye conditions early, and recommend the right treatment or management plan for your needs.

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FAQ: About Our Common Drive Location

Southwest Eye Institute’s Common location is at 1400 Common Drive, El Paso, TX 79936. The office is located in East El Paso near the McRae Boulevard and I-10 corridor, with convenient access from surrounding neighborhoods.

Our Common Drive location is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

The Common Drive location provides comprehensive medical and surgical eye care, including eye exams, cataract care, glaucoma treatment, dry eye treatment, LASIK, PRK, EVO ICL, refractive lens exchange, eyelid surgery, pterygium treatment, keratoconus care, and urgent eye care. The services recommended for you will depend on your eye health and individual needs.

Yes. The Common Drive location includes both an eye clinic and surgery center, allowing patients to receive diagnostic testing, specialty eye care, and certain surgical treatments in one location.

Yes. Southwest Eye Institute provides cataract evaluations and surgical care at the Common Drive location. Your eye doctor will evaluate your vision and eye health and discuss the appropriate treatment and lens options with you.

Yes. Vision correction options available through the Common location include LASIK, PRK, EVO ICL, and refractive lens exchange (RLE). A vision correction evaluation can help determine which option may be best suited to your prescription, eye health, age, and visual goals.

Southwest Eye Institute offers same-day emergency eye appointments during regular business hours. If you experience sudden vision changes, eye pain, an eye injury, flashes or floaters, or another urgent eye concern, call the office (915) 267-2020 so the team can help determine the appropriate next step.