Our Doctors
Dora E. Cantu
Over the past 25 years, Dr. Cantu has been helping people see the world differently. Throughout her years Dr. Cantu has managed to stay ahead of the game with both training and knowledge of the latest technology in this rapidly changing medical field. Since she grew up in a small town in west Texas, Dr. Cantu has always stressed the importance of educating her patients and treating them as family.
Dr. Cantu is experienced in the extracapsular, phacoemulsification, and femtosecond laser methods of cataract surgery. Because she is well versed in the methods of cataract surgery and has performed over 10,000 cataract surgeries, she specializes in complex cataracts. Beyond cataracts, Dr. Cantu found her niche with pterygium surgeries. Pterygiums are notorious for recurring; however, Dr. Cantu’s percentage of recurrence is less than 1% after having performed more than 6,000 pterygium surgeries. During clinic hours, Dr. Cantu treats and monitors all conditions including but not limited to macular degeneration, diabetes, glaucoma, chalazion (eye lid bump), and dry eye.
Call 713-864-8652 to make an appointment with Dr. Cantu!
Steven J. Garza
Dr. Steven J. Garza was born in Brownsville, Texas. Dr. Garza is also a veteran of the United States Navy. His undergraduate education is from the University of South Carolina where he holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Biology. His post-graduate work is from the University of Houston College of Optometry where holds a degree of Doctor of Optometry. Practice began in 2004 (11 years ago) and Dr. Garza gained much experience in treating most eye conditions. He is a glaucoma specialist and therapeutic optometrist.
Dr. Garza enjoys spending time outdoors with friends playing golf or grilling with family. Dr. Garza loves most types of music and enjoys taking family vacations to tropical locations and deep sea fishing. He is a sports fanatic some of his favorite teams include, The Houston Texans, Rockets, Astros, anything Gamecock, and oddly enough, The Cowboys. He is married and has one daughter. His wife Veronica is a principal at Memorial Elementary. His daughter Victoria goes to the University of Houston studying Public Relations. His mother and father live in Brownsville, Texas. He has two brothers, his oldest brother resides in Blythewood, South Carolina and his younger brother (also an optometrist) resides in Frisco, Texas.
Call 713-864-8652 to make an appointment with Dr. Garza!
Dr. Carl J Pellerin
Dr. Carl Pellerin is a Houston native and comprehensive ophthalmologist at Opia Vision Center, dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized eye care. He offers a full range of services, including cataract and pterygium surgery, glaucoma management, medical retina care, and functional and cosmetic oculoplastic procedures. Dr. Pellerin believes in treating each patient as a whole person, not just their eyes, and takes the time to ensure they fully understand their care plan.
He completed his undergraduate studies in Biomedical Sciences at Texas A&M University, graduating summa cum laude and receiving special recognition for his academic excellence. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, graduating cum laude and being inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. Dr. Pellerin completed his ophthalmology residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, where he served as Chief Resident and earned the High Ophthalmic Knowledge Assessment Program (OKAP) Score Award in both 2024 and 2025, ranking among the top exam performers across the United States and Canada.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Pellerin enjoys spending time with his wife, Skai, and their Labrador, Belvedere. High school sweethearts, they have been married for three years and share a love for travel—whether cruising to new destinations or exploring scenic landscapes, from mountains and sun-soaked beaches to lush forests and historic sites—embracing every opportunity to experience the beauty of the world together. An avid sports fan, Dr. Pellerin cheers on the Houston Texans, Astros, and Texas A&M football. He also enjoys fishing, playing pickleball, discovering new culinary experiences, grilling on the Green Egg, and perfecting the art of boiling crawfish. Skai works as a pediatric occupational therapist, and together they enjoy blending family, fun, and adventure into their lives.
Known for his warmth, humor, and dedication, Dr. Pellerin makes patients feel at ease while receiving expert, top-tier eye care.