Dra. Rafaela Ochoa
Doctor of Optometry (OD)
- Doctor of Optometry · TX Optometry license 000000
Speaks Spanish and English. Sees adults and children.
Bilingual optometrists · Harlingen, Texas
Eye care in your language
Dr. Ochoa and Dr. Samaniego see the whole family in Spanish and in English: eye exams, glasses and contact lenses, and always your prescription in your own hands.
Dr. Rafaela Ochoa and Dr. Benicio SamaniegoDoctors of Optometry (OD)
Visits
Book your visit the way you prefer
Message us on WhatsApp or call, and the front desk answers in Spanish or English. You can also book online.
WhatsApp message(956) 555-0107
Phone(956) 555-0106
Hours
- Monday – FridayToday
- 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- SaturdayToday
- 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- SundayToday
- Closed
What we do
Eye care for your family, start to finish
Every visit starts with a conversation in the language you prefer.
Eye exams
A complete exam for adults: how you see, how your eyes are and which lenses you need.
See the examGlasses and frames
Frames and lenses fitted to your face and your prescription, plus repairs.
See glassesContact lenses
An exam, a fitting and trial lenses. We teach you to put them in and take them out.
See contact lensesEye health
We care for red or dry eyes and check your eye health. If you need care elsewhere, we refer you.
See eye healthYour prescription is yours
When your exam is done we give you a copy of your prescription. You can fill it anywhere.
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Two languages
We speak the way you speak
Your visit can be in Spanish, in English or in both. You choose, and we explain everything in that language: the tests, the results and your prescription.
Book by WhatsApp, by phone or online
The doctors explain each result calmly
A copy of your prescription when the exam is done
A parent stays with their child during the exam
The team
Two optometrists and a team that speaks your language
Here is what each person speaks, so you know whom to ask for.
Dr. Benicio Samaniego
Doctor of Optometry (OD)
- Doctor of Optometry · TX Optometry license 000000
Speaks Spanish and English. Leads contact lens fittings and eye health checks.
Filomena Lucero
Patient coordinator
Speaks Spanish and English. Answers WhatsApp and the phone.
Axel Guillen
Ophthalmic assistant
Speaks Spanish and English. Does the tests before your exam.
Teodora Espejo
Optical assistant
Speaks Spanish. Fits and repairs glasses.
Eloy Gamez
Front desk and insurance
Speaks Spanish. Checks your benefits with your plan.
From our patients
What families say
“They explained my exam in Spanish, calmly, and I finally understood my prescription.”
Luis R.Patient
“I brought both of my kids on a Saturday. The doctor was patient with them and I could stay by their side.”
Berta M.Parent
“I messaged on WhatsApp for my mother's visit and they answered the same day. It was very easy.”
Otilia V.Daughter of a patient
Sample reviews.
Questions
Before your first visit
Can I be seen in Spanish?
Yes. Both doctors speak Spanish and English, and the front desk answers in Spanish. The doctors page says what each person on the team speaks.
How do I book a visit?
Message us on WhatsApp, call or book online. If you prefer, leave your details on the contact page and we will answer.
Do you take my plan?
We work with many vision and medical plans. Call and the front desk confirms yours, including Medicaid or CHIP.
What should I bring?
Your current glasses and contact lenses, your plan card and a list of the medicines you take.
Can I fill my prescription somewhere else?
Yes. Your prescription is yours. We give you a copy when your exam is done.
Message us today
Tell us if you want an exam for yourself or for your family. The front desk answers in Spanish or English.