Why Choose Us ?
WELCOME TO EDINBURG VISION CENTER
We are a team of eye care professionals dedicated to providing quality eye care in the Rio Grande Valley. At Edinburg Vision Center (EVC) you can rest assure that your eyes will be examined using the latest technologies by expert Doctors of Optometry.
EVC was established on June 11, 1968 by Dr. Gary L. Ahlman. A full surfacing lab was added in 1976. It is the largest optometric practice in Edinburg. It is with pride that we boast of the success of Edinburg Vision Center through our loyal patient base via referrals from family, friends, co-workers, and other health care professionals.
At its founding, Dr. Ahlman was the only employee at EVC in a building of 648 sq. ft. on Cano St. in downtown Edinburg with 41 frames for sale, and one exam room. In 1987, EVC was relocated to its current location with a space of 6,500 sq. ft. On June 11, 2009, EVC was purchased by Dr. Luis S. Navarro and after 43 years of practicing, Dr. Ahlman retired. Today EVC operates out of 2 buildings with a combined square footage of more than 10,400 sq. ft., over 25 full-time employees, 12 exam rooms, and 3 full-time Doctors of Optometry.
We have several thousand designer frames in stock. Our on site lens laboratory makes it possible to have most prescription eyeglasses manufactured and fabricated faster than most of our competitors. We also offer custom safety glasses, sport glasses, occupation glasses, progressive lenses, transition lenses, prescription sunglasses, thinner and lighter specialty lenses, UV protection, and lenses that protect your eyes from the harmful effects of flat screens, tablets, and mobile devices, etc. We also offer sunlens clips as an add-on to any frame in our optical.
We offer specialty contact lens fittings for keratoconus, dryness, and corneal irregularities. We stock a diverse contact lens bank which makes it possible to go home with your contact lens trials and/or supply on the same day as your examination. We also offer our patients the ability to order their contact lenses on-line at competitive prices.
We are committed to quality eye care, upgraded facilities, and customer care. We know how much your eye health and appearance can mean to the quality of your lifestyle. We look forward to caring for you and your family.The site of the original EVC on Cano St. in downtown Edinburg.
WHY CHOSE US?
We are a team of eye care professionals dedicated to providing quality eye care in the Rio Grande Valley. At Edinburg Vision Center (EVC) you can rest assure that your eyes will be examined using the latest technologies by expert Doctors of Optometry.
Luis S. Navarro O.D.
Dr. Navarro was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. After graduating from Thomas Kelly High School, he studied at the University of Texas-Pan American where he graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor in Chemistry. While attending UTPA, he was a member of Phi Sigma Kappa, a men’s social and academic fraternity.
Dr. Navarro then studied at the InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico School of Optometry where he completed his O.D. (Doctor of Optometry) with honors from the Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Honor Society in 2006. Dr. Navarro is licensed by the Texas Optometry Board as an Optometric Glaucoma Specialist, the highest level of licensing at which Optometry can be practiced in the State of Texas. Dr. Navarro is board certified as a Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry.
Dr. Navarro is a member of the American Optometric Association, the Texas Optometric Association, and the Rio Grande Valley Optometric Society where he served as past president from January 2015 till December 2016.
Cibele Saporito O.D.
Cibele Saporito was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil. She attended Brigham Young
University making the Dean’s list and obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts. She is a fluent
Portuguese and Spanish speaker and during her time at the university also obtained a
Masters Certificate in English as a second language. Dr. Saporito then transferred to The
Ohio State University College of Optometry and obtained her Doctor of Optometry
Degree where she graduated with honors and part of the Beta Sigma Kappa International
Optometric Honor Society.
In her free time, she enjoys outdoor activities, traveling to new places to meet new people, and learning about new cultures. She is a passionate painter and loves to create ceramics. Dr. Saporito has lived in Mc Allen with her loving husband for five years and loves it there. They have 7 children and 4 grandchildren and spend as much time as possible with them
when they visit.
Mae E. Wesson M.D.
Mae E. Wesson was born and raised in Houston, Texas. After graduating from Jack Yates High School, she attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Cambridge, Massachusetts) and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Her medical degree was obtained from Baylor College of Medicine (Houston, Texas), and she continued her training by completing residencies in Internal Medicine (Baylor College of Medicine) and Ophthalmology (University of Chicago). This was followed by a Fellowship in Microendosurgery and Anterior Segment Surgery at Twelve Oaks Hospital in
Houston, Texas.
Dr. Wesson’s patient care philosophy is to deliver the very best ocular medical care to each of her patients, whose ages can range from birth to 100 years old. This care includes a thorough examination, analysis of tests, and treatment of any ocular pathology. She feels it is imperative to explain the diagnosis and the treatment plan to the patient, which allows the patient to become an active participant in maintaining their ocular health. Her diagnostic skills and “bedside manner” are excellent.
In her free time, she enjoys reading fiction, autobiographies, and science fiction. Her hobbies include sewing, knitting, quilting, and needlecrafts, as well as completing jigsaw puzzles. She is the mother of three children. She resides in McAllen, Texas.
Joshua J. Cedillo, OD
Dr. Cedillo was born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley in Mission, Texas. After graduating from Mission High School, he ventured out of the valley and attended Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. Prior to optometry school, Dr. Cedillo worked in an optical laboratory where he learned how to manufacture and produce glasses, and thus he became interested in becoming an optometrist.
Dr. Cedillo attended The University of Houston College of Optometry where he graduated with his Doctor of Optometry degree in 2021. During his clinical training he gained valuable experience in the management of diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, dry eye, and other ocular conditions such as ocular allergies and macular degeneration. Dr. Cedillo also received extensive training in primary care optometry. He prides himself in providing the best care for the ocular needs of his patients and values getting to know his patients while educating them about their eyes. Dr. Cedillo is a proud valley native and is ecstatic to be able to care for the ocular health of people of this great and growing community.
In his free time, he enjoys staying active with exercise, primarily in weight training and playing basketball. He also enjoys going to comedy shows, to the movies, and supporting the local sports teams. Dr. Cedillo enjoys traveling and indulging in different foods and cultures. Dr. Cedillo values spending time with family and friends and is often at a barbecue during the weekends watching the Dallas Cowboys.
He resides in Mission, Texas.