Ophthalmology
Alexander Eaton, MD
Founder and Director, Retina Health Center
Fort Myers, FL
Dr. Alexander M. Eaton is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal diseases and surgery. He founded and directs Retina Health Center, where he has practiced in Southwest Florida since 1993. His clinical focus includes treating macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and other macular conditions. As principal investigator in numerous research studies on these diseases, he has advanced treatments for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic macular edema. Dr.
35+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Ophthalmology (American Board of Ophthalmology)
Education & Training
- Duke Eye Center / Duke University Medical Center — Fellowship, Vitreoretinal Disease and Surgery, 1993
- New York Presbyterian Hospital - Columbia Campus / Lenox Hill Hospital — Residency, Ophthalmology
- Lenox Hill Hospital — Internship, 1988
- Duke University School of Medicine — M.D., 1987
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2017-2026 (10 years)
- State of Florida — Chair, Diabetes Advisory Council
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Retina & Vitreous
Conditions & Treatments
Retinal DiseasesMacular DegenerationRetinal Detachment
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Southwest Florida Regional Medical Center (Fort Myers, FL)
- Cape Coral Hospital
- Lee Memorial Hospital
Languages
English
Experience
35+ years in practice