The Truth About Cataracts and Vision Loss
Did you know that 20.5 million Americans age 40 and older have cataracts, one of the most curable causes of vision loss? To recognize Cataract Awareness Month in August, local Cataract and LASIK Specialist Jonathan M. Frantz, MD, FACS, the American Academy of Ophthalmology and ophthalmologists across the country want to debunk the myths about…
Read MoreNew Online “Healthy Sight” Calculator Helps Calculate Risk for Eye Diseases and Vision Problems
Many people have a vision benefit as part of their insurance plan, but don’t always take advantage of it. “We’re excited to learn about a new free, online tool to promote eye health and optimal sight that was recently introduced by Transitions Optical, Inc.,” said Jonathan M. Frantz, MD, FACS, medical director at Florida Eye…
Read MoreSave $1,000 on LASIK by Dr. Jonathan Frantz During July and August
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It’s the dog days of summer and Dr. Jonathan Frantz, Southwest Florida’s leading LASIK surgeon in experience and technology, is offering area residents a fantastic $1,000 discount on bilateral LASIK during the months of July and August. What better time than now to start enjoying life without depending on glasses or contacts. The 100 percent…
Read MoreLeave Fireworks to the Professionals this Fourth of July
Florida Eye Health Offers Tips for Fireworks Safety Each Fourth of July, thousands of people are injured from using consumer fireworks. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 9,000 fireworks-related injuries happen each year. Of these, nearly half are head-related injuries, with nearly 30 percent of these injuries to the eyes. One-fourth…
Read MoreCataracts: The World’s Leading Cause of Blindness
June is Cataract Awareness Month Local Cataract Specialist Jonathan M. Frantz, MD, FACS, joins Prevent Blindness America (PBA) in recognizing June as Cataract Awareness Month in an effort to educate the public on the risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options of the world’s leading cause of blindness. According to PBA, there are more cases of…
Read MoreDr. Sandler Burkley Joins Florida Eye Health Medical Team
Local Cataract and LASIK Specialist Jonathan M. Frantz, MD, FACS, has announced that Sandler L. Burkley, OD, has joined the medical team at Florida Eye Health. As one of seven board-certified optometrists at the practice, Dr. Burkley is a primary eye care provider who specializes in examination and diagnosis of eye diseases, vision conditions, testing…
Read MoreKeep Your Eyes Beautiful with Safe Makeup Tips
Florida Eye Health Recommends Consumers Apply Makeup Carefully to Protect Their Eyes Department store and drugstore cosmetic aisles are filled with a tempting array of makeup colors and products for the eyes. But knowing how to apply and remove eye makeup properly will not only make your eyes beautiful but will protect your vision as…
Read MoreDr. Jonathan Frantz Selected to America’s Top Ophthalmologists for 2011
Cataract and LASIK specialist Jonathan M. Frantz, MD, FACS, has been selected for inclusion in the new 2011 Edition of the “Guide to America’s Top Ophthalmologists.” This is the sixth year that Dr. Frantz has earned this prestigious recognition from the Consumers’ Research Council of America, an independent research company based in Washington, DC, that…
Read MoreLocal Resident Wins Free LASIK Surgery from Dr. Jonathan Frantz
On Friday, April 8, 34-year-old Heather Ford-Cassell, a teacher at the Renaissance Montessori School in Fort Myers, saw her long-awaited dream come true when she had iLASIK laser vision correction surgery, thanks to the generosity of Dr. Jonathan Frantz at the Center for Laser Vision Correction at Florida Eye Health. Heather was the winner of…
Read MoreLaser Vision Center Receives 2011 Best of Fort Myers Award
Area Cataract and LASIK Specialist Jonathan M. Frantz, MD, FACS, medical director of Florida Eye Health, is pleased to announce that for the fourth consecutive year The Center for Laser Vision Correction has been selected for the Best of Fort Myers Award in the Physicians & Surgeons category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA). This…
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