Glaucoma Specialist
Optometric Glaucoma Specialist
Dr. Danny P. Mathew is a Certified Glaucoma Specialist with advanced training in ocular disease management, post-surgical care, and specialty contact lens fittings. His approach is rooted in education, experience, and a genuine commitment to long-term vision health.
Meet Our Fort Worth Ophthalmologist
Dr. Richard Chu is a board-certified ophthalmologist and the medical director of Chu Eye Institute in Fort Worth, TX. As a native Texan and part of a multi-generational eye care family, he is proud to offer expert, patient-centered care to the community he calls home.
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Meet Our Fort Worth Ophthalmologist
With more than a decade of experience in clinical leadership and co-management of complex eye conditions, Dr. Mathew brings an exceptional level of care and precision to every patient interaction.
Education & Background
Originally from Irving, Texas, Dr. Mathew earned his undergraduate degree from Texas Tech University, where he completed a dual major in Biology and Chemistry. He went on to receive his Doctor of Optometry from the University of Houston College of Optometry.
Dr. Mathew trained in primary eye care at Brooke Army Medical Center at Fort Sam Houston Army Base in San Antonio, and later pursued additional training in the co-management of LASIK and refractive surgery. He is highly skilled in scleral and specialty contact lens fitting techniques and works closely with patients who require advanced lens solutions.
Career & Clinical Focus
Before joining Chu Eye Institute, Dr. Mathew spent 10 years as the Clinical Director at Eye Excellence, a corneal specialty practice located in the heart of the Texas Medical Center in Houston. In that role, he was responsible for maintaining the highest standards of clinical care across a complex, fast-paced environment.
Dr. Mathew specializes in:
- Medical management of glaucoma and ocular disease
- Post-surgical co-management
- Scleral and specialty contact lens fittings
- Refractive surgery co-management
He is also the current state representative for VSP Global, a leadership role that keeps him involved in the broader optometric community and the evolving landscape of vision care innovation.
Personal Life
A Husband, Father, and Lifelong Learner
Outside of the clinic, Dr. Mathew is a devoted husband, father, and dog dad. He and his wife Jessica Mathew, who serves as the Medical Director at Alcon for contact lenses and lens care solutions, have two sons, Neiman and Milam, and a dog named Lexy. In his free time, Dr. Mathew enjoys playing basketball, traveling, and spending quality time with his family, friends, and pets.