Commitment to Patients and the Community

John A. Waters, MD, FACS founded Complete Eye Care on the premise that he would dramatically improve the patient-physician relationship and create a more personalized form of healthcare. He has devoted his career to patient advocacy in the insurance maze and has sought to educate patients not only about their health but on their healthcare choices. Dr. Waters is also committed to caring for patients from the Genesee County Free Medical Clinic.

Dr. Waters received his medical degree from Northwestern University in 1983 and is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Waters is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

He is committed to medical research, continuing education, and his involvement with professionals in ophthalmology and medicine in general. He serves the community as a member of the Greater Flint Health Coalition, where he helps implement programs that improve the delivery of healthcare in the city.

Leader in Ophthalmology and the Medical Community

2003 - Dr. Waters is the first ophthalmologist in Genesee County to perform Conductive Keratoplasty (CK), the first procedure specifically designed for people with hyperopia (farsightedness) and presbyopia (the need for reading glasses).

2000 - Dr. Waters is the first ophthalmologist in Mid-Michigan to introduce the GDx nerve fiber analyzer, allowing him to detect glaucoma before patients suffer vision loss.

1998 - Dr. Waters opens The Surgery Center, Genesee County’s first and only freestanding, multi-specialty outpatient surgery center.

1996 - Dr. Waters introduces LASIK to Genesee County. LASIK is the first laser procedure designed for people with myopia (nearsightedness) and astigmatism.

1992 - Dr. Waters is the first ophthalmologist in Genesee County to perform Lamellar Keratoplasty, the precursor to LASIK, which was designed for people with myopia (nearsightedness).

1991 - Dr. Waters is the first ophthalmologist in Genesee County to use topical anesthesia with cataract surgery, greatly improving the experience for patients.

1990 - Dr. Waters is the first ophthalmologist in Genesee County to perform small incision, no-stitch cataract surgery.

Dr. Waters specializes in :

Vision Correction Services

• LASIK
• CK (for reading vision)
• Multifocal Lens Implant
• Clear Lens Implant
• Glasses and Contact Lenses

Cataract Surgery

• Topical Anesthesia (no injection)
• No-Stitch
• Small Incision

Glaucoma

• GDx Early Detection Test
• The latest surgical and non-surgical treatments

Diabetes

• Diabetic Eye Diseases

Professional Memberships:

• American Academy of Ophthalmology
• American College of Eye Surgeons
• American College of Surgeons
• American Medical Association
• American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Assistant Clinical Professor at MSU College of Human Medicine
• Genesee County Medical Society
• Michigan State Medical Society
• Society for Excellence in Eye Care

Personal Interests and Commitments:

• Dr. Waters is an Eagle Scout and volunteers for Troop 219 in Fenton.
• Dr. Waters is a certified instructor for the American Red Cross and conducts life guarding courses.
• Dr. Waters participates with the Department of Natural Resources to build and protect wildlife habitats.
• Dr. Waters enjoys scuba diving, hunting, fishing, white water canoeing and exploring the boundary waters with his family.