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…
Read MoreFor 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…
Read MoreFrantz 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….
Read MoreProtect 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…
Read MoreDry 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…
Read MorePreventive 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreGlaucoma: The Silent Thief Of Sight
Primary open angle glaucoma affects millions worldwide, with the current estimate in the United States approaching 3.4 million. Despite these high numbers, many people have no idea that they are losing sight from high eye pressure. Primary open angle glaucoma is slowly progressive and painless making yearly eye exams critical for detection. This form of…
Read MoreDr. Jonathan Frantz Listed in Guide to America’s Top Ophthalmologists
Area Cataract and Refractive Surgeon Jonathan M. Frantz, MD, FACS, has been listed in the 2006 “Guide to America’s Top Ophthalmologists.” The Consumer Guide is published by the Consumers’ Research Council of America, an independent research company based in Washington, DC, that evaluates professional services throughout America. The selection process is based on a point…
Read MoreThe Center for Laser Vision Correction at Florida Eye Health Receives 2008 Best of Fort Myers Award
Dr. Jonathan Frantz, medical director of Florida Eye Health, is pleased to announce that The Center for Laser Vision Correction at Florida Eye Health has been selected for the 2008 Best of Fort Myers Award in the Physicians & Surgeons category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA). The USLBA “Best of Local Business” Award…
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