Collins Vision Celebrates Cataract Awareness Month
Prevent Blindness, a national organization advocating for vision and eye health, has deemed June Cataract Awareness Month, and that means it’s the perfect time to shine a spotlight on the condition that affects so many Americans, especially as they age.
Ask Dr. Collins: Is it Possible to Prevent Cataracts?
It’s commonly said that if you have enough birthdays, you will develop cataracts. But is that actually true? Well, you’d have to be able to tell the future to say for sure. But there are a few things about cataracts we don’t need a crystal ball to know.
Introducing PanOptix®, the First and Only Trifocal Lens for Cataract Surgery
Collins Vision is among a select handful of practices to offer the brand new AcrySof® IQ PanOptix® Lens for cataract surgery. This amazing advancement is the first and only trifocal lens of its kind available in the U.S.
Refractive Cataract Surgery featured in Living Local Magazine
Collins Vision was featured in an article about Refractive Cataract Surgery in one of our favorite magazines- Living Local. Some 24.5 million Americans have cataracts, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and Roland Martin was one of them. The renowned professional sport fisherman and television host coincidentally noticed changes in his vision when he […]
What is Refractive Cataract Surgery?
Traditional cataract surgery has finally met its match with a newer sub-specialty of ophthalmology called Refractive Cataract Surgery. Your eyes are an amazing part of your body. Over time, natural changes inside your eye can produce cataracts, the clouding of the eye’s natural lens, resulting in poor, blurry, and dull vision. These cataracts can affect […]
The Best Time for Cataract Surgery?
As the year comes to an end, you most likely have met your annual deductible or are close to meeting it. If this is the case, and you’ve been considering cataract surgery, now might be the most affordable time to schedule by maximizing your insurance benefits. We also know how busy schedules can become as […]
Now offering TECNIS Symfony!
It’s music to our eyes! Dr. Collins is now offering the new TECNIS Symfony Extended Range of Vision intraocular lens. Perfect for our active Southwest Florida residents, this lens provides high-quality vision from near to far, in all lighting conditions. Contact us today for more information!
The Benefits of ORA Technology
Cataract surgery is one of the most common procedures performed today. And thanks to the latest technology, it’s also one of the most successful. Dr. Michael J. Collins of Collins Vision prides himself in offering his patients only the most advanced technology, including the Ora System. With the Ora System, Dr. Collins is able to […]
Eyes of the Tiger (Woods)
Did you know that Tiger Woods was once so nearsighted that he said he would be considered legally blind without glasses or contacts? On the most simplistic level, golf is a game based around personal improvement. It is you against the course, and the course doesn’t change – the drives don’t become shorter, the holes […]
Five Ways to Protect Your Eyes Against Diabetic Eye Diseases
November is Diabetic Eye Disease Month, a campaign created to promote awareness on vision loss and blindness related to diabetes. According to the National Eye Institute, diabetic eye diseases (such as cataracts, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy) are among the leading causes of blindness and vision loss in the U.S. Yet, research shows that many of […]
