Dr. Amy Durand

Dr. Sergio Garces Uribe is a neuro-ophthalmologist at UT Southwestern Medical Center and a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology. He cares for adults and children with neuro-ophthalmic conditions, including optic nerve disorders, double vision, and misalignment of the eyes, and has particular expertise in adult strabismus and pediatric neuro-ophthalmology. Dr. Garces earned his medical degree from the University of Zulia, where he also completed a residency in ophthalmology. He then pursued subspecialty training through a neuro-ophthalmology fellowship at Henry Ford Hospital followed by a pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus fellowship at UT Southwestern. His research interests include optic neuritis related to multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica, the use of optical coherence tomography to evaluate the visual pathways, cortical visual impairment, and papilledema and idiopathic intracranial hypertension. Dr. Garces aims to provide thorough, team-based care, often working with neurologists and other specialists to address complex visual symptoms. He places a strong emphasis on education so patients and families understand how neurologic disease affects the eyes. When he is not seeing patients, he enjoys music, board games, and traveling.

Dr. Ruben Jauregui is a neuro-ophthalmologist at UT Southwestern Medical Center, where he serves as an Assistant Professor in both the Department of Ophthalmology and the Department of Neurology. He cares for patients with optic nerve disorders, eye movement abnormalities, and other vision problems caused by neurologic disease, working closely with referring neurologists and ophthalmologists to provide coordinated care. Dr. Jauregui earned his medical degree with honors in research from Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City. He completed an internal medicine internship at NYU Langone Health, followed by a neurology residency there, where he served as chief resident. He then received advanced subspecialty training through a neuro-ophthalmology clinical fellowship at NYU Langone Health before joining the UT Southwestern faculty. Board certified in neurology, his academic work focuses on optic neuropathies, genetic neuro-ophthalmologic disorders, and eye movement abnormalities, and he has delivered presentations at national conferences and authored numerous scientific papers. He strives to give patients and families clear explanations of complex conditions and to partner with them in long-term management. Outside of clinic, he enjoys traveling, exploring new restaurants, and following soccer.