About Dr. Aaron Hager
Dr. Aaron Hager is a board-certified comprehensive ophthalmologist and the founder and physician-owner of River City Eye Associates in San Antonio, Texas. He established the practice in 2019 with a clear and deliberate philosophy: that every patient — regardless of insurance status, background, or complexity of their condition — deserves attentive, unhurried, dignified care. In a medical landscape increasingly shaped by volume-driven models and abbreviated appointments, River City Eye Associates was built as a principled alternative.
Dr. Hager sees patients across a full range of medical and surgical ophthalmology, including cataract surgery, glaucoma management, diabetic eye disease, macular degeneration, and comprehensive eye health maintenance. He is one of a select number of ophthalmologists in the San Antonio region offering the Light-Adjustable Lens (LAL) — a premium cataract surgery technology that allows the lens prescription to be customized with UV light treatments after surgery, giving patients an unprecedented degree of precision and personalization in their visual outcomes.
Dr. Hager completed his ophthalmology residency through the United States Air Force Joint Residency Program in San Antonio, Texas — one of the nation’s highly regarded military medical training pathways, which provides comprehensive surgical and clinical ophthalmology training across a broad and complex patient population. His military service gave him not only exceptional technical training but also the discipline, composure, and patient-first orientation that continue to define his practice today.
Following the completion of his military service commitment, Dr. Hager returned to San Antonio — a city he had come to know and love during residency — to build a practice rooted in the community he serves.
River City Eye Associates is not structured around maximizing patient volume or procedure throughput. Dr. Hager’s approach prioritizes thorough evaluation and clear communication.
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Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Glaucoma surgery
Cataract surgery with lens implant
Vitreous opacities and degeneration
Cataract
Hypertensive retinopathy
Secondary membranaous cataract surgery
Glaucoma surgery
Cataract surgery with lens implant
Vitreous opacities and degeneration
Cataract
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Education and background
Practice names
Board certifications
- American Board of Ophthalmology
Education and training
- Medical School - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Doctor of Medicine
- Senior Health Services, Residency in Ophthalmology
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1366749343
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What practice does Dr. Aaron Hager work with?
Dr. Aaron Hager works with River City Eye Associates.
Where is Dr. Aaron Hager's office located?
Dr. Aaron Hager's office is located at 3338 Oakwell Ct, San Antonio, TX 78218.
Which board certifications does Dr. Aaron Hager have?
Dr. Aaron Hager is certified by American Board of Ophthalmology.
What languages does Dr. Aaron Hager speak?
Dr. Aaron Hager speaks English.