Southwest Retina Specialists

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver asked aloud: ‘Why does every box of supplies here seem to have tiny holes?’ A curious nurse overheard and replied, ‘Oh, those are just for our special laser surgery!’ The delivery guy raised an eyebrow but shrugged it off. Later that day, a neighbor stopped by and joked, “Hey, do you guys fix eyes or holes?” Everyone laughed, and the mystery remained unsolved—until someone finally noticed the sign outside reading, ‘Southwest RETINA Specialists.’

2. A curious patient asked one day: ‘How come every doctor here has an eagle tattooed on their arm?’ One of the doctors chuckled and replied, ‘Well, you see, we’re not just any ordinary eye specialists—we can see things others miss! And besides, eagles symbolize keen vision.’ A delivery driver raised his eyebrows and asked, ‘So what if I don’t want sharp eyesight? Can I still get a tattoo?’ The receptionist smiled sweetly and said, ‘Of course, sir. We’ll just make sure it’s a hummingbird instead!’

3. A young intern, adjusting her glasses, muttered under her breath as she counted the same three-pack of pens for the third time that morning. Just then, an old man shuffled in, muttering about his cataracts. The intern looked up from her pens and asked, ‘Sir, do you want to schedule an appointment or just vent?’ He replied, ‘I’m here for my annual check-up.’ She smiled, shaking her head, and whispered to herself, ‘Another day, another patient with perfect vision complaints.’

4. A little girl, pointing at the neon sign outside, whispered to her mother: ‘Mama, why is it called “Retina Specialists” when they don’t even sell candies?’ The mom smiled and replied softly, ‘Honey, it’s because these doctors help us see clearly—like seeing our favorite ice cream shop on a hot summer day.’ The little girl thought for a moment then giggled, realizing that maybe mommy was right after all.