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John Essinger, OD, MS

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Specializes in: Optometry (Primary Eye Care)

Professional interests include: eye problems

2531 Rocky Ridge Road Suite 116
Birmingham, AL 35243

(205) 978-4088

John Essinger, OD, MS is an optometrist in Birmingham, AL specializing in optometry (primary eye care). John Essinger, OD, MS is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and VESTAVIA EYE CARE, P.C..

Office Locations

Address:

2531 Rocky Ridge Road Suite 116
Birmingham, AL 35243

Address:

3701 Loop Road Tuscaloosa Vamc (679)
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404

Some issues John Essinger, OD, MS can help you with:

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

eye procedures	370

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	213

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	255
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	92
Less than 65	49

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	45
Dementia	69
Cancer	5

doctor visit	8
eye procedures	383
ultrasound (sonogram)	13

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	207

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	258
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	85
Less than 65	51

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	46
Dementia	67
Cancer	4

eye procedures	211
nursing home care	138
ultrasound (sonogram)	11

**Gender**
Male	240
Female	398

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	514
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	180
85 and over	184
Less than 65	94

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	46
Dementia	67
Cancer	3

doctor visit	50
eye procedures	9
nursing home care	348

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	227

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	280
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	109
Less than 65	48

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	46
Dementia	69
Cancer	6

doctor visit	30
eye procedures	68
nursing home care	311

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	207

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	239
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	96
Less than 65	40

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	42
Dementia	67
Cancer	5

doctor visit	36
eye procedures	42
nursing home care	243

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	166

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	199
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	70
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	42
Dementia	67
Cancer	0

doctor visit	16
eye procedures	77
nursing home care	169

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	144

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	161
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	47
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	39
Dementia	61
Cancer	7

doctor visit	15
eye procedures	76
nursing home care	70

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	101
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	17
Less than 65	14

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	35
Dementia	53
Cancer	10

doctor visit	14
eye procedures	205
nursing home care	47

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by John Essinger, OD, MS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that John Essinger, OD, MS treated as an optometrist in Birmingham, AL were nursing home care, eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

doctor visit	26
eye procedures	163
nursing home care	189
ultrasound (sonogram)	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by John Essinger, OD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	163

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	200
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	70
75 to 84	68
Less than 65	35
65 to 74	84

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by John Essinger, OD, MS From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that John Essinger, OD, MS treated were hypertension, dementia, depression and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	52
Cancer	4

Education & Training

He has a state license in Alabama.

Licensed In: Alabama

Affiliations & Hospitals

John Essinger, OD, MS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

VESTAVIA EYE CARE, P.C.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by John Essinger, OD, MS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.	$1,081 Acuvue $943	TearScience Lipiflow System $125	TearScience Lipiscan System $13
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$648 ULTRA $472	PUREVISION 2 FOR PRESBYOPIA $127	ZYLET $37	BIOTRUE ONE DAY $13
Coopervision Inc.	$390 Multiple Brands Contact Lens $168	MyDay Contact Lens $82	Clariti Contact Lens $75	CVI Contact Lens $65
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$384 Simbrinza $54	AIR OPTIX $50	DAILIES $31	$248
Alcon Vision LLC	$271 CLAREON $99	Precision 1 $80	DAILIES $52	TOTAL30 $41
Other	$715 OCT $148	OPD-III $126	ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM $112	ULTRA $105	AmnioGraft $80	Other $146

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,507
Travel and Lodging	$644
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$225
Entertainment	$113

Biography

Dr. John Essinger works as an optometry (primary eye care). He is especially interested in eye problems. Dr. Essinger is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

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