Ocular Surface Disease: Proper Diagnosis & Treatment
Ocular surface disease (OSD) develops from a combination of adverse conditions that ultimately damage the surface layers of the eye. While the early symptoms of ocular surface disease might amount to a minor discomfort or irritation, in more severe cases, OSD can lead to permanent corneal damage and even loss of vision. Ocular Surface Disease Indicators…
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Why Wait for Cataracts? Experience Better Vision NOW.
REFRACTIVE LENS EXCHANGE (RLE): An Effective Elective For Better Vision! For over 30 years, Frantz EyeCare has established itself as the leader in Southwest Florida for physician-led, multispecialty eye care. Dr. Jonathan Frantz has been practicing for over 35 years, and has performed over 75,000 successful eye surgeries. He and his team of highly-trained surgical…
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A Clear Outlook: Gain Confidence in Cataract Surgery
As an ophthalmologist over the past two decades, I have had the privilege of helping thousands of patients regain their vision and restore their quality of life through cataract surgery. While the thought of undergoing any surgical procedure can be daunting, I want to assure you that cataract surgery is a safe, effective and essentially painless…
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A “Patients First” Approach to Better Vision
Frantz EyeCare is the largest physician-owned and led multi-specialty eye care practice in Southwest Florida. The Frantz EyeCare physician team is staffed with highly skilled, board-certified specialists devoted to providing the most compassionate patient care while utilizing the most advanced technology in the eye industry. Patients Before Profits When Dr. Jonathan Frantz launched his own…
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For premier eye care, physician-owned practice offers an advantage
Sometimes it is easy to take for granted the day-to-day access we have to some of the best medical care options in the world. But even with such high-quality care available, patients find that the complexity of medical and insurance environments are often overwhelming. Because of the multi-step financial and approval process, sometimes the patient…
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Frantz EyeCare Celebrates The Opening Of Clinical Services At Its New Fort Myers Location
Jonathan M. Frantz, MD, FACS, medical director and chief surgeon of Frantz EyeCare, is pleased to announce that the clinic of our new Fort Myers location and corporate headquarters is now open to the public. The office is located at 9617 Gulf Research Lane and is visible from I-75 near Alico Road and Three Oaks Parkway….
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Protect The Summer Days Against UV Rays
Safety in the Florida sun – particularly during the summer – is critically important, and by now, most of us are aware of the damage that the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause to the skin and the eyes. There are three types of ultraviolet rays: UV-A, UV-B and UV-C. UV-C is the least harmful…
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Dry Eyes…But My Eyes Water All Day!
As a corneal specialist, the biggest misconception I encounter is that you cannot have dry eyes if your eyes are constantly tearing. In fact, the overproduction of tears is a coping mechanism the eye has to comfort itself from the effects of a dry eye. Dryness of the ocular surface can cause a variety of…
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Preventive Care And Treatment For Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a prevalent eye condition that affects many people over the age of 50 and is a leading cause of vision loss in the United States. It affects your macula which is part of the retina, the “wallpaper” in the back of your eyes. The macula is responsible for central vision…
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The Importance of Eye Exams in School Age Children
Whether our children in Lee County are going back to school for face to face instruction or virtual learning, they will be guaranteed to be using their eyes continuously throughout the day. It is important for children to get a baseline eye exam prior to or soon after starting school. In addition to evaluating the…
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