University Vision Centre

Dr. John
L. Ellis II, O.D.

Education & Background

John L. Ellis II, O.D., is an expert optometrist at University Vision Centre in El Paso, TX. Born in Milwaukee, Dr. Ellis has spent most of his life in El Paso. He attended the University of Texas El Paso where he earned a B.B.A. in Management. He followed that with an M.B.A. at Oklahoma City University.

While serving as a Field Artillery officer in the Army, Dr. Ellis’ optometrist encouraged him to pursue optometry, which led to him attending the University of Houston College of Optometry. Since 2003, he has provided trustworthy, comprehensive eye care and a personalized patient experience at University Vision Centre, and offers appointments in either English or Spanish.

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Services &
Specialties

Comprehensive Eye Exams
Pediatric Eye Care
Glaucoma Management
Cataract Co-Management
LASIK Co-Management
Diabetic Eye Care
Scleral/Specialty Contact Lens Fittings

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Associations &
Community Involvement

Former President — El Paso Optometric Association
Member — American Optometric Association
Member — Texas Optometric Association
Former Board Member — Prevent Blindness, Texas
Member — El Paso Five Points Lions Club
Member — Lions for Vision
Member — Knights of Columbus

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Get to Know Dr. Ellis

Dr. Ellis is a proud husband, father, and grandfather who has thoroughly enjoyed making El Paso his home over the past twenty-plus years. When he’s not seeing patients or staying involved in the community, Dr. Ellis enjoys hobbies such as home improvement, woodworking, and of course spending time with his wife and family cat.

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WE LOVE
WORKING
WITH KIDS!

Dr. Ellis and his associates are all family-friendly experts who offer pediatric eye exams to monitor your child’s eye development and set them up for success!

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Testimonials

Samuel Marquez

December 11, 2024

The staff are very pry. The doctors are awesome.

Adam D

December 9, 2024

Wonderfully kind and knowledgeable staff. Very pleasant experience working with them. I would recommend them to anyone.

Misty Blaskey

December 8, 2024

Highly recommend! First time patient. The staff was very friendly! They explained each test that was performed. Dr. Garner was very thorough and went through all the options for contacts/glasses/readers, etc.