Revolutionary Treatments for Dry Eye at Collins Vision
Kiss Dry Eye Goodbye in 2023 Welcome, 2023! We’re glad you’re here. For many of us, 2022 came with its share of challenges. And it feels safe to say we are ready for a fresh start in a fresh year. What do you have your eyes set on in the new year? More time with […]
Healthy Vision Month at Collins Vision
May is Healthy Vision Month, which means it’s time to learn all about how to take care of your eyes for a lifetime of great vision! Here at Collins Vision, one of the many services we offer our patients is ocular allergy testing to help manage seasonal or perennial allergies that can cause dry, red, […]
Don’t Cry Over Dry Eye
Did you know that upwards of 30 million Americans suffer from dry eye, a chronic condition that occurs when people can no longer produce enough quality tears to lubricate the entire eye surface? That’s a lot of people living with scratchy, irritated eyes. In fact, Google trends for the topic “dry eye syndrome” have doubled […]
Red, Itchy, Watery Eyes – Oh My! The Scoop on Ocular Allergies
By Jill Tanner, MSN, APRN, NP-C Spring is in the air! This means more daytime hours to enjoy the Southwest Florida sunshine. But it also means the trees and flowers are in full bloom. And for those who suffer from seasonal allergies, you may be looking for ways to nip this in the bud. Springtime […]
Workplace Eye Safety Month
Modern-Day Awareness Includes Digital Eye Strain and Dry Eye March in Southwest Florida is a beautiful time of year, but March is also Workplace Eye Safety Month. And at Collins Vision, we care about your eyes! Different Workplaces Call for Different Safety Protocols If your job is in a manufacturing or healthcare setting, you have […]
Study Shows Face Masks are Associated with Increase in Dry Eye Symptoms
Collins Vision Has Solutions for your Face Mask Woes In true 2020 style, a new study published in Ophthalmology and Therapy has found that wearing face masks is associated with ocular irritation and increased dry eye symptoms. Really, 2020? What else? Thanks to one world health pandemic, wearing a face mask has become as routine […]
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 […]
Ask Dr. Alessi: Why are dry eyes on the rise?
The most recent studies out there say that about 30 million Americans suffer from dry eye, a chronic condition that occurs when people can no longer produce enough quality tears to lubricate the entire eye surface. Not at all a surprise, more people are plugged in than ever before. Experts agree that doing near work on smartphones and computers—such as emailing, texting, viewing, working or playing video games—can be blamed for much of the increase in dry eye symptoms.
Ask Dr. Alessi: Is there a cure for dry eye?
Let’s talk dry eye. You know; that nitty-gritty annoyance that has you rubbing your eyes. Maybe you spent the day enjoying the Southwest Florida sunshine on the golf course or the tennis courts, but now you’re really not enjoying the burning sensation in your eyes that somehow made its way home with you. Maybe too […]
