Our Doctors

Dr. Edward V. Hernandez is a board certified ophthalmologist specializing in cataract surgery and the treatment of ocular disease. Dr. Hernandez was born and raised in California. He attended the University of California, Irvine where he graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelors of Science degree in biology. While attending the University of California, Irvine, Dr. Hernandez conducted research in the field of vision physiology and was the recipient of many honors and awards for his academic achievements. He was accepted into multiple medical schools but chose to attend the University of California, San Francisco where he continued to conduct vision research in the electrophysiology of the retina and co-published a number of scientific journal papers. During his medical school he also completed a research project and co-authored a paper in the electrophysiology of the retina at the University of California, Los Angeles, Jules Stein Institute. After completing a medical internship at Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena, California he completed his ophthalmology training as chief resident at the University of California, Davis. In addition to his academic achievements, Dr. Hernandez holds a patent on a novel ocular device under development for the treatment of dry eye. Dr. Hernandez arrived in Las Cruces and began practicing ophthalmology in 1998. He is now owner/president of Eyes of the Southwest, a state-of-the-art ophthalmology practice in Las Cruces, NM. He is a member of many professional medical associations such as the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He is board certified to practice in the states of New Mexico, California and Texas. He met his wife in high school and they have 2 daughters. Outside of work, Dr. Hernandez enjoys being with his family, skiing, hunting and traveling.

Dr. Matthew B. Newbold graduated from Brigham Young University-Idaho in 2016 with a BS in Human Biology. He pursued his medical training at Pacific University College of Optometry where he graduated as a member of Beta Sigma Kappa honors society. He further studied ocular disease, contact lenses, and vision therapy at a variety of practices including Fresno VA, Travis Air Force Base, Pacific University, and a private practice in Silverton, Oregon. Before joining Eyes Of The Southwest, Dr. Newbold invested 2 years at OD/MD facilities in both Colorado and northeastern New Mexico. Prior to his studies, he served a 2-year church mission in Argentina where he became fluent in Spanish. He was born and raised in Sacramento area, California. He and his wife Jackie are raising two wonderful children aged 6 and 3. When not in clinic, Dr. Newbold enjoys reading, being outdoors with his family, and watching both NFL and college football. Dr. Newbold strives to provide high-quality patient care to a diverse population of people. Sharing a goal with Eyes Of The Southwest, he aims to make sure patients feel welcome and happy with the outcomes of their treatment.