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News-Press Readers Have Spoken You probably know someone who has had cataract surgery. The truth is, everyone who lives long enough will eventually develop cataracts. It’s one of the leading causes of visual impairment among older Americans. But even as you age, you want to maintain your active Florida lifestyle, and Dr. Jonathan Frantz of… Read More

The kids are out of school, the weather is hot and the outdoor grills are ready, which can only mean one thing, it’s summer in Southwest Florida! It’s time for boating, biking, and celebrating all that summer has to offer, including our nation’s freedom. And what better way to celebrate Independence Day than with fireworks…. Read More

  Are you still looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift to give that special lady in your life? Here’s Frantz EyeCare’s list of the Top 5 best Mother’s Day gifts. We are more than happy to create a special gift certificate for your mom, wife, mother-in-law, sister or daughter! To find out more about purchasing… Read More

Twenty years ago this July, Southwest Florida ophthalmologist Jonathan M. Frantz, MD, FACS, started his practice, then called Florida Eye Health, in a medical office building at Lee Memorial Hospital. He moved to his current Fort Myers location at 12731 New Brittany Blvd. in 1996. He now heads a multi-physician, multi-office practice that incorporates the… Read More

After introducing Bladeless Laser Cataract Surgery to Southwest Florida in 2012, one of the most innovative and respected surgeons in the country, Dr. Jonathan Frantz has now taken cataract surgery to the next level with the VERION Image Guided System. Dr. Frantz is the first and only surgeon in Florida to offer the VERION, which… Read More

Jonathan M. Frantz, MD, FACS, one of our area’s most innovative and respected cataract surgeons, was among an elite group of top ophthalmologists from around the country who spoke at “Cataract Surgery: Telling It Like It Is,” held January 16 – 19, in Sarasota. FL. Over 500 physicians attended the three-day conference whose goal was… Read More

 Glaucoma is a silent illness; most people have no early symptoms or warning signs as their peripheral vision diminishes or blind spots occur. It affects more than 2.7 million Americans age 40 and older. Another 2 million do not know they have the disease. January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, and Frantz EyeCare Medical Director Dr…. Read More

Local Cataract & LASIK Specialist Dr. Jonathan Frantz now utilizes an innovative technology called the ORA (Optiwave Refractive Analysis) System, which continuously monitors the measurements of a patient’s eye during their cataract surgery. This incredibly accurate, real-time display of the patient’s eye provides Dr. Frantz with an unprecedented level of valuable information about the eye… Read More

November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month Diabetic Retinopathy, a condition occurring in people with diabetes, causes progressive damage to the retina, the light sensitive lining at the back of your eye. It is a serious sight-threatening complication of diabetes. Local Ophthalmologist Jonathan M. Frantz, MD, FACS, joins the American Academy of Ophthalmology in reminding… Read More

If you work for a company that offers flexible spending accounts, be sure to talk to your benefits manager about using your savings for services offered at Florida Eye Health. We encourage our patients to use their flexible spending accounts, which allow you to set aside pre-tax dollars for certain medical costs, including iLASIK laser… Read More