Dr. Alexander M. Eaton

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Dr. Alexander M. Eaton is the founder and director of Retina Health Center and has practiced ophthalmology in Southwest Florida since 1993. He is board certified and is an authority on the treatment of macular degeneration, diabetes, and other macular problems, and he has been the principle investigator in numerous research studies on these conditions.

He is widely published and is the author of See Again! Reversing and Preventing Macular Degeneration. Dr. Eaton has invented a number of surgical tools and instruments to make surgery safer and more efficient. His inventions have been featured in the New York Times, and he has a faculty appointment at Duke University.

His extensive eye care expertise has been recognized by Governor Jeb Bush, who appointed him to the Diabetes Advisory Council for the State of Florida, for which he served as chair. He earned his medical degree and completed his retinal training at Duke University, where he also served as chief resident.

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We have two convenient locations in Southwest Florida. View the nearest location to you or get directions below.

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    Ensuring Eye Safety During the Solar Eclipse

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    As the date of the upcoming solar eclipse draws near, the Retina Health Center team would like to underscore the paramount importance of safeguarding your vision during this rare celestial event. While witnessing a solar eclipse can be an awe-inspiring experience, it is imperative to prioritize ocular safety to prevent potential harm to your eyesight. […]

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    April 5, 2024
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    Dr. Alexander Eaton introduces XactDrop, new device for improving eye drop delivery

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    Retina Health Center Founder and Director Dr. Alexander Eaton has created and introduced XactDrop, an eye drop applicator guide designed to help patients more accurately deliver eye drops. XactDrop is suitable for people of all ages and can be used by anyone using eye drops, including cataract and glaucoma patients, contact lens wearers, those using […]

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    October 23, 2018
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    Multi-center study of ILUVIEN implant treatments demonstrates improvements for patients with vision loss due to diabetic macular edema

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    Retina Health Center has presented results of a national, multi-center study of ILUVIEN involving retinal patients from four centers including Cincinnati Eye, Georgia Retina, Retina Health Center and Southern Eye. The findings of the study were presented at the 18th EURETINA Congress in Vienna, Austria by Dr. Alexander Eaton, founder and director of Retina Health Center […]

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    October 9, 2018
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    Illustration of the April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse

    As the date of the upcoming solar eclipse draws near, the Retina Health Center team would like to underscore the paramount importance of safeguarding your vision during this rare celestial event. While witnessing a solar eclipse can be an awe-inspiring experience, it is imperative to prioritize ocular safety to prevent potential harm to your eyesight. […]

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    Retina Health Center Founder and Director Dr. Alexander Eaton has created and introduced XactDrop, an eye drop applicator guide designed to help patients more accurately deliver eye drops. XactDrop is suitable for people of all ages and can be used by anyone using eye drops, including cataract and glaucoma patients, contact lens wearers, those using […]

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    Retina Health Center has presented results of a national, multi-center study of ILUVIEN involving retinal patients from four centers including Cincinnati Eye, Georgia Retina, Retina Health Center and Southern Eye. The findings of the study were presented at the 18th EURETINA Congress in Vienna, Austria by Dr. Alexander Eaton, founder and director of Retina Health Center […]

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