Welcome to the office of Diego Calonje, M.D.

As a board-certified ophthalmologist, Dr. Calonje has provided outstanding eye care to patients for more than 18 years.

Dr. Calonje specializes in diseases of the retina and vitreous, including:

• Wet and dry macular degeneration
• Diabetic retinopathy
• Retinal detachment
• Posterior vitreous detachment (flashing lights and floaters)
• Retinal tears
• Macular diseases (macular pucker and macular hole)
• Central retinal artery occlusion
• Branch retinal artery occlusion
• Central retinal vein occlusion
• Branch retinal vein occlusion

Treatments include:

• Surgical repair of retinal detachment
• Laser treatment for diabetic retinopathy and retinal vascular diseases
• Intravitreal injections, including Lucentis, Avastin, Eylea, Ozurdex and Triesence (a steroid) for macular degeneration and other retinal vascular diseases
• No-stitch vitrectomy for retinal diseases

With locations in Tucson (east and south), Rio Rico, Sierra Vista and Douglas, Dr. Calonje provides the finest in specialized eye care in southern Arizona. Our friendly, professional staff members, who are fluent in Spanish and offer exceptional service. Dedicated to excellence in ophthalmology, Dr. Calonje and his team can help restore and maintain your optimal vision.

In addition to his private practice, Dr. Calonje is the founder of Global Vision Foundation. The nonprofit organization provides treatment for diabetic retinopathy in impoverished Latin America communities.