Please help us congratulate our Medical Director, Emilio M. Justo, MD, who presented his first TEDx talk in Denver on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at the TEDxCherryCreekHS event! The title of his talk is:

Delayed Gratification: Your Superpower to Success

Please see the link below showing photos of the event. We will be announcing and providing a link to the talk video once TED uploads the video into its TED YouTube channel, which typically takes a few months.

Link to Photos: https://www.azeyeinstitute.com/tedxcherrycreekhs-photos

An Accepting and Caring Facility

Our ophthalmology and plastic surgery practice has three different facilities, with its flagship location in Phoenix at Sun City West. Constructed from the ground up with excellent patient care in mind, Arizona Eye Institute & Cosmetic Laser Center houses several different departments, including an outpatient surgery center, optical boutique, eye exam rooms, and cosmetic treatment rooms.

We are also pleased to offer you a Web store, where you can order contact lenses, contact lens supplies, dry eye supplies, vitamins, reading glasses, sunglasses, Obagi medical grade skin care, Latisse for longer and thicker eyelashes and more! Just visit OnlineStore.AZEyeInstitute.com.

To meet the skilled and compassionate staff at our technologically advanced facility, contact our plastic surgery and eye surgery specialists. You'll see that the care we put into our work will be matched only by your comfort and satisfaction.

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The Warm Hospitality of a Friend

When you first enter our facility, you'll experience our commitment to excellent patient care firsthand. Motivated by a genuine care for each individual patient's well-being and comfort, our welcoming front office reception team will make sure you feel right at home the moment you walk through our doors.

Our waiting rooms are warm and inviting, filled with information on treatments we offer, so you'll be relaxed and informed when you meet with our specialists. There are several rooms catering to different patient needs, including a dilation room and cosmetic surgery waiting room.

We also have several private examination and treatment rooms, where cutting-edge technology will be utilized to give you top-notch care. YAG laser treatmentspermanent makeup applications, and spider vein removal are just a few of the treatments that we provide in these serene rooms.

If you are in need of a new pair of eyeglasses, you will first meet with one of our Assistant Directors of Optometry, Dr. Mark Yates and Dr. Daniel Valdes. Then, you'll be able to stop by our optical boutique and pick out the frames that are ideal for you. With high-quality designer frames and lenses at affordable prices, and an in-house optical lab, you can be sure that you will be completely satisfied with your new pair of prescription glasses.

Host to a High-tech Accredited Surgery Center

We are proud to host an outpatient surgery center at our Sun City West location, where we perform all of our surgeries. With our own Arizona state-licensed, Medicare-certified, and AAAHC (Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care)-accredited surgery center, we can give you the care you need in a single facility, without having to refer you to an outside specialist. The operating room is state of the art, and our recovery room is tranquil and relaxing, so you'll know at every stage that you're in some of the most capable hands in Arizona.

Want to Shop From Home? Visit our Web Store

We offer contact lens refills, contact lens supplies, a variety of dry eye products, vitamins, sunglasses & reading glasses, Obagi medical grade skin care products and Latisse for longer and thicker lashes on our Web Store. Check it out at OnlineStore.AZEyeInstitute.com and order from the comfort of home.

A Superior Facility for a Superior Plastic Surgery Practice

Our Sun City West location is an excellent facility for our plastic surgery practice, but all three of our Phoenix-area locations maintain a high level of quality. With another in Sun City and the third in Wickenburg, the Arizona Eye Institute & Cosmetic Laser Center attracts patients from all over Arizona, as well as New Mexico, Utah, Colorado, California, and Nevada.

If you are interested in receiving premier care at an outstanding facility, schedule an appointment with our plastic surgery and eye surgery professionals today. Our staff is excited to help make you see, look, and feel better than ever.

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Arizona Eye Institute & Cosmetic Laser Center

Ophthalmologist and plastic surgeon Emilio Justo founded Arizona Eye Institute & Cosmetic Laser Center in 1989. With locations in Sun City West, Sun City, and Wickenburg, AZ, we help patients from the Phoenix area and beyond improve and maintain their vision through quality eye care. Our doctors are affiliated with prestigious organizations, including:

  • The American Board of Ophthalmology
  • The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
  • The American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • The Arizona Medical Association
  • The Arizona Ophthalmological Society
  • The Phoenix Ophthalmological Society

To request a consultation, please fill out our online form or call (623) 975-2020.

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Over the years, many people have asked me my secret… The answer is simple – I listen carefully and attentively.
Dr. Emilio Justo

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