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Do you or someone you know have glaucoma? Glaucoma is known as the “silent thief of sight” and can affect people of all ages. Keep reading to learn more about glaucoma.  What is Glaucoma? It is easy to take something like eyesight for granted. After all, most people can use their vision at all times,… Read More

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 More

There’s more to glaucoma than a terrifying condition that silently robs you of your eyesight. It is a complex disease with a lot of factors. Here are some surprising facts about “the silent thief of sight”. There Are Different Types Of Glaucoma Glaucoma is usually caused by a gradual rising of pressure inside the eye,… Read More

Jonathan M. Frantz, MD, FACS, medical director of Frantz EyeCare, is pleased to announce that Glaucoma Specialist Shawn J. Khan, MD, MBA, and Optometrist Thy Nguyen, OD have joined the practice’s medical team. Dr. Khan sees patients in the Fort Myers and Naples offices of Frantz EyeCare. He completed his Glaucoma Fellowship at Wills Eye… 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

April – Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month     In an effort to educate women about sight preservation, Prevent Blindness America (PBA) has again designated April has Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month. According to PBA, women are more susceptible than men to vision impairment and comprise 2.6 of the 4.1 million Americans age… Read More

U.S. Commerce Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement For the third consecutive year, Jonathan M. Frantz, MD, FACS, owner and medical director of Florida Eye Health and Suncoast Surgery Center, has been selected for the 2011 Best of Fort Myers Award in the Ambulatory Surgical Center category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA). The USCA… Read More

African Americans, Hispanics, and others with a family history of glaucoma are particularly vulnerable   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 2.3 million Americans age 40 and older. Another 2 million do not know… Read More