Southwest Eye Consultants

08/19/2026

✨ Clearer vision is on the horizon! ✨

Southwest Eye Consultants is thrilled to welcome Dr. Jordan Desautels to our team this fall!

07/23/2026

Some physicians simply keep up with medicine.

Others help bring the future of medicine to their community.

For Dr. Brian Baxter, innovation has never been about chasing the newest technology. It's about asking a simple question:

"How can we do more for our patients?"

That question is what led our practice to champion the development of the Four Corners' first- and currently only- Valeda® Photobiomodulation (PBM) clinic, bringing a groundbreaking treatment for dry age-related macular degeneration (Dry AMD) to patients who previously had few options and often faced traveling hundreds of miles for advanced care.

For too many people living with Dry AMD, the conversation has ended with, "We'll continue to monitor it." The doctors at Southwest Eye believed our community deserved more.

Their commitment to clinical excellence, willingness to embrace emerging technologies backed by science, and their unwavering focus on patient outcomes helped transform that belief into reality.

Today, patients throughout the Four Corners have access to one of the most exciting advances in retinal care- right here at home.

At Southwest Eye Consultants, innovation isn't measured by the equipment we purchase. It's measured by the lives we have the opportunity to impact, the hope we can restore, and our commitment to ensuring our community has access to world-class eye care without leaving the place they call home.

We're proud to stand beside physicians like Dr. Baxter, whose vision extends far beyond today's standard of care- always looking toward what's next, and always putting patients first.

Because exceptional vision care isn't just about preserving sight.

It's about expanding what's possible.

We exist to restore and protect vision in a way that elevates the human experience- delivering care that is as compassionate as it is clinically exceptional.

07/08/2026

Innovation isn't just about having the latest technology- it's about bringing new hope to the people who need it most.

Today we celebrated another exciting milestone as we completed treatment for our third Valeda patient. Each patient reminds us why we're committed to investing in the very best care for the Four Corners community.

For patients living with dry age-related macular degeneration, access to advanced treatment has historically meant traveling long distances or simply waiting and hoping for new options. Now, that future is here.

We're honored to be the first in the region to offer Valeda Photobiomodulation Therapy and even more honored by the trust our patients place in us every day.

This is only the beginning, and we can't wait to help even more patients protect what matters most- the gift of sight.

💙 Innovation. Compassion. Exceptional care.
That's the Southwest Eye Consultants promise.

07/02/2026

Today wasn't just another day in clinic.

Today marked the beginning of a new era in vision care for the Four Corners.

Southwest Eye Consultants is honored to have completed the first two Valeda® Light Delivery System treatments in our region, bringing an innovative new treatment option for patients living with dry age-related macular degeneration closer to home.

Innovation has always been about more than technology- it's about people. It's about giving our patients access to the latest advances in eye care without asking them to leave their community. It's about creating hope where there were once limited options. And it's about continually investing in the future of vision care for the families we serve.

This milestone represents years of learning, planning, and preparation by an incredible team committed to delivering care that is as compassionate as it is clinically exceptional.

To our first Valeda patients- thank you for trusting us to be part of your journey. And to our physicians, technicians, and staff, thank you for making moments like this possible.

We're just getting started.

Here's to brighter futures, groundbreaking innovation, and helping more people see the moments that matter most. 💙

06/10/2026

✨ A New Era of Cataract Surgery Has Arrived in the Four Corners. ✨

Yesterday, we shared the exciting news that Dr. Cameron Clarke is bringing the TECNIS Odyssey™ Intraocular Lens to Southwest Eye Consultants. Today, we're thrilled to announce that the first TECNIS Odyssey lens has officially been implanted right here in Durango.

This milestone represents more than just a new lens option—it reflects our commitment to bringing world-class technology and advanced surgical care to the patients and communities we serve.

Designed to provide an exceptional range of vision, the TECNIS Odyssey lens offers many patients greater freedom from glasses and the ability to enjoy life's moments with greater clarity and confidence.

At Southwest Eye Consultants, we believe our patients deserve access to the same leading-edge innovations available in major medical centers across the country. Thanks to Dr. Clarke and our outstanding surgical team, that level of care is now available closer to home than ever before.

Today marks the first TECNIS Odyssey implantation at our surgery center—but it's only the beginning.

Please join us in celebrating this exciting milestone in eye care for the Four Corners region.

06/09/2026

05/13/2026

04/02/2024

🌞🕶️ Attention eclipse enthusiasts and eyeball aficionados! 🕶️🌞

As the solar eclipse draws near, let's remember to protect those precious peepers! 😎 While staring at the sun during an eclipse might sound like a bright idea (pun intended), it's actually a recipe for a real-life "blinded by the light" moment. 🤦‍♂️🌑

So, here's the deal: instead of risking your vision for a moment of celestial awesomeness, why not accessorize with some eclipse glasses? Not only will you look cooler than a penguin in shades, but you'll also keep those retinas intact! Stop in today to get your free pair of eclipse-approved eyewear! 😎🐧

Remember, folks, the only thing more important than witnessing the cosmic dance of celestial bodies is being able to see where you're going afterward! Stay safe, stay shady, and let's eclipse responsibly! 🌞🕶️