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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Glaucoma: 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…
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Dr. 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…
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The 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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Dr. Jonathan Frantz first in area to offer iLASIK… the next generation of laser vision correction
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FORT MYERS/NAPLES – Always at the forefront of technology, area LASIK Specialist Jonathan M. Frantz, M.D., now offers the most advanced, personalized treatment in laser vision correction with the area’s only VISX STAR S4 WavePrint™ System. Laser vision correction continues to provide a higher degree of freedom from glasses and contact lenses to millions of…
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Suncoast Surgery Center Receives Three-Year Accreditation
FORT MYERS – Local Ophthalmologist Jonathan M. Frantz, MD, FACS, is pleased to announce that the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. (AAAHC) has awarded Suncoast Surgery Center in Fort Myers a three-year term of accreditation. A state-of-the-art outpatient surgery center, Suncoast Surgery Center opened in 2000 as one of Florida Eye Health’s Centers…
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Dr. Jonathan Frantz Named to Best Doctors in America
FORT MYERS – Local Ophthalmologist Jonathan M. Frantz, MD, FACS, has been selected by his peers to be included in the Best Doctors in America 2005-2006 database. This database is a valued resource that contains the names and professional profiles of approximately 32,000 of the best doctors in the United States. Only about 4% of…
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Eye Disease on the Rise Among Older Americans, Few Realize Risk
Fort Myers/Naples – – A new national health survey of 1,200 Americans conducted for the American Academy of Ophthalmology finds that most Americans are unaware of the risks associated with age-related eye diseases, despite a projected 65 percent spike in those conditions by the year 2020. The survey indicates that few Americans see themselves truly…
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Dr. Jonathan Frantz Receives Achievement Award
Local Cataract & LASIK Specialist Jonathan M. Frantz, MD, FACS, medical director of Florida Eye Health, has received the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s Achievement Award. The Awards program recognizes individuals for their contributions to the Academy based on a cumulative point system. Points are earned through participation in the Annual Meeting and other areas of…
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