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Over three decades ago, Dr. Jonathan Frantz planted his personal and professional roots firmly in Southwest Florida with a dream to revolutionize eye health services in the area. For more than 28 years, he has been the chief surgeon and medical director of Frantz EyeCare – a multi-specialty eye care practice with eight thriving locations… Read More

Has your vision become cloudy with age? Cataracts are a common eye problem that impacts millions of Americans, particularly those over the age of sixty-five. Cataracts worsen with time, making it increasingly difficult to perform your everyday tasks. But what exactly causes cataracts, and what can you do if you have them? Keep reading to… Read More

When you have vision problems, daily frustrations are commonplace. Knowing that many people live without clear eyesight doesn’t make it any less difficult when you’re the one struggling. You may use contacts or eyeglasses in your daily life. These vision aids are practical and allow many people to function, but they have downsides. You must… Read More

If you are looking into getting refractive surgery, your main goal is likely to reduce your dependence on visual aids and gain greater visual freedom. Relying on glasses and contact lenses can be a hassle. Glasses can be easily broken, lost, or misplaced, affect your style, and limit the activities or hobbies you want to… Read More

There are many possible causes of red, itchy eyes. Allergies and dry eyes are common culprits of these symptoms, among many others. However, sometimes, these symptoms are the result of an issue involving the eyelids. Blepharitis is a common eye condition that affects the eyelids but can cause some uncomfortable symptoms in the eyes as… Read More

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 More

During a routine eye exam, your eye doctor likely performs a quick and painless test to measure the pressure inside your eyes. Also known as intraocular or eye pressure, this measurement is key to detecting vision-threatening diseases like glaucoma.  Like most aspects of eye health, early detection and treatment are vital to preventing the progression… Read More

LASIK eye surgery has become an increasingly popular option for people looking to reduce their dependency on glasses or contacts. The procedure uses lasers to reshape the cornea and improve vision.  Though the results are often life-changing, LASIK isn’t right for everyone. Keep reading to learn six signs that LASIK could be right for you!… Read More

There are many conditions that can affect your eyes. Unfortunately, these conditions can sometimes happen at the same time.  Occasionally, however, you have the opportunity to solve more than one problem with only one treatment. Cataracts and astigmatism are two common eye conditions that can be treated at the same time. Keep reading to learn… Read More

Laser eye surgery is a popular procedure to correct vision problems like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. The most common type of laser eye surgery is called LASIK.  However, LASIK isn’t the best choice for everyone. SMILE is another type of refractive surgery that can allow you to experience greater visual freedom. Keep reading to learn… Read More

Given enough time, everyone will experience cataracts. However, not everyone will experience cataracts the same way.  There are many different types of cataracts, all of which can affect your vision and quality of life. Keep reading to learn more about cataracts, including the different types! What Is A Cataract Made Of? To understand the different… Read More