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One lucky person will win a free iLASIK procedure!   Frantz EyeCare is inviting local residents who are at least 18 years of age to submit a 15-second video to our Facebook page, by clicking on the iLASIK Contest tab, from September 1 – 30. We want you to tell us why you feel you… Read More

Ophthalmologist and Cataract Specialist Jonathan M. Frantz, MD, FACS, was published in the June 2014 Ophthalmology Management e-newsletter, which is emailed to ophthalmologists throughout the country. His article on “Improving Cataract Surgery Incrementally – Femtosecond lasers offer value to patients and practices alike” focused on how the LenSx Laser is helping him to improve surgical… Read More

Twenty years ago this July, Southwest Florida ophthalmologist Jonathan M. Frantz, MD, FACS, started his practice, then called Florida Eye Health, in a medical office building at Lee Memorial Hospital. He moved to his current Fort Myers location at 12731 New Brittany Blvd. in 1996. He now heads a multi-physician, multi-office practice that incorporates the… Read More

Help Dad care for his skin, or just treat yourself with our Father’s Day Special, now through June 30th. Click here to request an appointment today, or call 239.418.0999. Choose from: HydraFacial MD for $75 (value: $150)  OR HydraFacial MD & Obagi Hydrate $115 (value: $200) A HydraFacial is a soothing, moisturizing, non-invasive skincare treatmentto… Read More

Local Ophthalmologist Jonathan M. Frantz, MD, FACS is pleased to announce that Jeffrey B. Robin, MD, has joined his medical team as a LASIK surgeon, laser eye specialist, and comprehensive ophthalmologist. Dr. Robin has performed over 65,000 laser vision correction procedures during his more than 20 years in practice. He has traveled to more than… Read More

Cataracts are the third leading cause of blindness in the United States Studies suggest that everyone who lives long enough will get cataracts, although there may be some reduced risk for individuals who eat properly, avoid sun exposure and do not smoke. It’s Cataract Awareness Month and Dr. Jonathan Frantz at Frantz EyeCare, the American… Read More

Sixty million Americans have allergies and 24 million have ocular allergies. It is the fifth leading chronic disease in the US and $1.3 billion per year is spent on allergy-related physician visits. “Many patients with ocular allergies may not even be aware that allergies are causing their symptoms,” said Dr. Jonathan Frantz, Medical Director of… Read More

After introducing Bladeless Laser Cataract Surgery to Southwest Florida in 2012, one of the most innovative and respected surgeons in the country, Dr. Jonathan Frantz has now taken cataract surgery to the next level with the VERION Image Guided System. Dr. Frantz is the first and only surgeon in Florida to offer the VERION, which… Read More

    Jonathan M. Frantz, MD, FACS, is pleased to announce that Garrick R. Layman, OD, has joined the medical team at Frantz EyeCare.  As one of seven optometrists at the practice, Dr. Layman is a primary eye care provider who offers comprehensive and routine eye examinations, diagnosis of eye diseases and other vision conditions, testing for… Read More

 Glaucoma is a silent illness; most people have no early symptoms or warning signs as their peripheral vision diminishes or blind spots occur. It affects more than 2.7 million Americans age 40 and older. Another 2 million do not know they have the disease. January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, and Frantz EyeCare Medical Director Dr…. Read More