Southwest Vision Center

Dr. Mario Contaldi, founder and president of Southwest Vision Center, has been caring for the eyes of North Texas for 30 years. He is originally from Stratford, Connecticut, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree from Fairfield University in Fairfield, CT. In 1984, he received his Doctorate in Optometry from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN. In 1987, Dr. Contaldi acquired Optical Outlets, and in July of 1998 completed construction of Southwest Vision Center, a state-of-the art facility in North Richland Hills. To date, it is one of the most technologically advanced eyecare facilities in North Texas. Dr. Contaldi is certified as a Therapeutic Optometrist and Glaucoma Specialist and, in 2011, was among the first doctors in Texas to become a Diplomate for the American Board of Optometry. He is a Director on the Board of Directors of the Texas Optometric Association where he serves as chair of the membership committee and he is also a member of the American Optometric Association. Dr. Contaldi is the current President of the Tarrant County Optometric Society. As a member of the Colleyville Lions Club, Dr. Contaldi takes pleasure in volunteering his time by providing eyecare for all his club functions as well as other various charitable organizations.