Dr. Collins Honored as “Best Cataract Surgeon” in Fort Myers
Thanks for your trust, Southwest Florida! Dr. Michael Collins, founder of Collins Vision and fellowship-trained cataract specialist, is proud to have been awarded first place in the “Best Cataract Surgeon” category of the News-Press “Best of the Best” contest for 2021! What an honor! He was already “best” in the hearts and minds of the […]
Collins Vision Partners with Lions Eye Clinic to Provide Free Cataract Surgeries
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] We Will Be the Difference so Southwest Florida can See the Difference We are committed to serving the communities of Southwest Florida in meaningful ways. When Collins Vision founder Dr. Michael J. Collins found out that one of the United Way’s partner agencies, Florida Lions Eye Clinic, had a backlog of underserved individuals needing […]
How Well Are Your Eyes Aging?
September is Healthy Aging Month We all want to age gracefully, right? To feel and look as healthy and young as possible. But have you considered how well your eyes are aging? The risk of developing many eye diseases and conditions increases with age. This means the more candles you have on your birthday cake, […]
My Vision Today is a Dream Come True
Carla’s Cataract Story If you’re an interior designer who now plans and executes gorgeously detailed and themed high tea events, you need to be able to see fine detail. To have sharp vision, both figuratively and literally, is essential. So when Carla P. of Naples started to notice her vision diminishing, she didn’t wait around […]
Cataract Awareness Month: How Much Do You Know About Cataracts?
Ask the Experts at Collins Vision-Michael J. Collins, MD, FACS As a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained cataract and refractive specialist, I love talking to my patients about cataract surgery and all the ways today’s advanced cataract surgery options can help them live out the rest of their lives with the vision they deserve. At Collins […]
Healthy Vision Helps a Healthy Life
May is Healthy Vision Month. At Collins Vision, we love to talk about all things eyes any time of the year, but this gives us a great opportunity to talk about the simple steps everyone can take to protect their vision and make sure their eyes are healthy for a lifetime! If you want to […]
Finish 2020 with the Vision You Deserve: Cataract Surgery at Collins Vision
If your eye doctor has recommended you look into cataract surgery, you may be thinking, “Welllll, maybe I should wait.” After all, the pandemic is still affecting the lives of people across the world. But here is the truth. Now is actually a great time to have cataract surgery and for more reasons than you […]
Seeing Better Can Help You Maintain Independence
September is National Falls Prevention Month After learning she had cataracts in both eyes at the age of 61, Susan began researching cataract surgeons near where she lives. Today, she is beyond thrilled with how well she can see since having her cataracts removed at Collins Vision. “I have been wearing glasses since elementary school […]
Dr. Alessi Featured in Gulfshore Business’ 40 Under 40
If you’ve met our Dr. Nicole E. Alessi, you won’t be surprised to hear she’s recently been recognized for her leadership and community spirit. We’re so proud of her, we want everyone to know that Dr. Alessi was awarded a coveted spot on the 2020 40 Under 40 list at Gulfshore Magazine! The publication recognizes […]
Why Now is a Safe Time to Have LASIK or Cataract Surgery
Eye Surgery in the Days of COVID-19. Things we didn’t see a lot of this year: graduation parties, baseball games and pictures of your neighbor’s Caribbean vacation. Things we did see a lot of: face masks in every color and pattern imaginable, empty toilet paper aisles and, if we’re honest, waaaay too much news. Is anyone else feeling the effects of information overload?
