About Us

• Solo Ophthalmology Practice of the only Hispanic Ophthalmologist in San Jose. Looking for an eye doctor you can trust in San Jose, California? Turn to board-certified ophthalmologist Claudio S. Contreras, MD. Dr. Contreras has been providing medical care since 1990, when he began practicing as an internal medicine physician. Four years into his career, he was able to pursue his original goal of becoming an ophthalmologist, a medical doctor and surgeon who cares for patients with eye diseases. In 1994 Dr. Contreras began a second residency as an eye physician. He completed his training and relocated to San Jose to open his ophthalmology practice in 1997. Since then, he has been serving patients from San Jose and Santa Clara County, including Latino patients who are often most comfortable seeing a Hispanic doctor who speaks their language and understands their culture. Dr. Contreras provides a full range of diagnostic and treatment services, including: Eye examinations for adults Treatment of eye injuries and infections Medical management of chronic eye conditions such as dry eye, eye allergies, and glaucoma Diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases, including cataracts, glaucoma, and diabetes-related conditions Eye surgery when needed, including laser surgery Please visit our patient education library to learn more about eye conditions. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call our San Jose ophthalmology office at (408) 971-2020 or use our online appointment request form.