Dr. John Pointer Eitzen, MD

Dr. John Eitzen is an ophthalmologist who brings four decades of experience to the field of eye care. They earned their medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine and have dedicated their career to helping patients maintain and restore their vision. With 40 years in practice, Dr. Eitzen has developed extensive expertise in diagnosing and treating a wide range of eye conditions.

Dr. Eitzen practices at multiple locations, including Eye Surgeons of Nebraska in North Platte, Nebraska, and several Maynor And Mitchell Eye Center locations throughout Alabama, including Huntsville, Guntersville, Florence, and Scottsboro. They specialize in treating glaucoma, including the open-angle form of this sight-threatening condition, as well as cataracts that can cloud vision over time. Dr. Eitzen performs comprehensive eye exams to assess overall eye health and uses tonometry to measure eye pressure, an important test for detecting glaucoma. They also conduct various vision …tests to evaluate how well patients can see and identify any changes in their eyesight.