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Dr. Emily Eton
Ophthalmology – Retina Specialist
Elite TrainingBoard Certified / Board Eligible
Areas of Expertise
Retinal Detachment Repair
Macular Hole and Epiretinal Membrane Surgery
Retinal Vascular Occlusions
Scleral-Fixated Intraocular Lenses (SFIOL)
Ocular Trauma and Complex Vitreoretinal Surgery
About Me
Dr. Emily Eton is a board-certified ophthalmologist and vitreoretinal surgeon who cares for the full spectrum of medical and surgical retina conditions in both adults and children. She specializes in complex retinal detachment repair, macular surgery, scleral-fixated intraocular lenses, and advanced treatments for diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and retinal vascular disease.
She has particular expertise in pediatric retina, including retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), familial exudative vitreoretinopathy (FEVR), Coats’ disease, persistent fetal vasculature (PFV), and pediatric ocular trauma. Her research focuses on improving outcomes in pediatric retinal disease and strengthening ROP care delivery through standardized best practices and thoughtful training.
Patients describe Dr. Eton as thorough, compassionate, and exceptionally clear in her explanations. She’s committed to individualized, evidence-based guidance so each patient and family understands their diagnosis and options—and can move forward with confidence.
Training
Retina/Vitreous SurgeryUniversity of Michigan Kellogg Eye CenterFellowship2023
OphthalmologyUniversity of Michigan Kellogg Eye CenterResidency2021
Medical Doctor (MD)Harvard Medical SchoolMedical School2017
BS, Integrative PhysiologyUniversity of IowaUndergraduate2013
Publications, Presentations & Press
- Clinical Characteristics and Treatment Outcomes in Unilateral Coats Disease: A Global Collaborative StudyOphthalmology Retina2025
- Comparative Cost Analysis of Secondary Intraocular Lens Surgeries Using Time-Driven Activity-Based CostingAmerican Journal of Ophthalmology2025
- Incidence and Impact of Outer Retinal Folds After Pars Plana Vitrectomy for Primary Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment RepairJournal of VitreoRetinal Diseases2025
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In:MI
- License Numbers:4301503886
- Board Certifications:American Board of Ophthalmology