Understanding Diabetic Eye Disease
Just as important as managing your blood sugar levels, people with diabetes should also have their eyes checked regularly for signs of diabetic eye disease.
Vision Restored: Don and Kathy’s Cataract Surgery Journey at Collins Vision
Don and Kathy O’Toole had been traveling to Southwest Florida to escape the chilly New York winters for 15 years when they decided it was time to make Naples, Florida their permanent home. The two enjoy walking, dining out and spending time at the beach. So when Kathy, a registered nurse, began noticing that it […]
Collins Vision Celebrates 20 Years of Serving Southwest Florida
When Dr. Michael J. Collins opened the doors to Collins Vision back in 2004, it was with a vision to do things a little differently than other eye care practices. Deeply committed to personalized, compassionate care, the latest proven technology, with a focus on family and community, Collins Vision started small but quickly grew. Dr. […]
I’m Absolutely Thrilled With My Vision – Ann’s Cataract Surgery Story
Ann, a realtor in Naples, Florida, knew she had cataracts. Each year when she had her annual comprehensive eye exam at Collins Vision, Dr. Jason Friedrichs would check her vision and the progression of her cataracts. “It was fine for a few years, but then I began to notice that I was having trouble driving […]
Collins Vision Expands Reach with Third Location in Punta Gorda
Here we grow again! We’re so excited to let our amazing patient family know that we have added a third Collins Vision location and it is in Punta Gorda, Florida, expanding our reach to serve even more Southwest Floridians. We have also recently moved our Naples office to a new location (still in […]
Implantable Eye Meds Make Managing Your Eye Condition Simpler
Collins Vision is happy to announce that we have a powerful, new treatment approach to reducing eye pressure for people with open-angle glaucoma or high eye pressure (ocular hypertension). It’s called DURYSTA® and it’s the first and only FDA-approved dissolvable ocular implant that helps reduce pressure in your eye.
An Amazing Experience From Start to Finish: William’s Cataract Story
“From the moment I walked into the Collins Vision office in Fort Myers, the experience was completely different in the best way,” said William. “Every member of the team is polite, friendly, transparent and responsive. I just can’t think of enough good adjectives to describe them!”
Introducing the Light Adjustable Lens for Cataract Surgery
Take Your Vision for a Test Drive As June is National Cataract Awareness Month, we would like to take this opportunity to discuss the latest advancements in cataract surgery. It’s an important topic as the reality is that most adults will develop cataracts in their lifetime as they get older. At Collins Vision, we truly […]
Summer Sun and Eye Care in the Sunshine State
If you’ve lived in Southwest Florida for any length of time, you’re already acquainted with our coastal climate. Whether you are a beach goer or a patio dweller, a pickleballer or golfer, protecting your eyes from sun damage is a must. At Collins Vision, we care about your eye health in every season, but since […]
Dry Eye Treatment at Collins Vision
This Has Been a Godsend for My Eyes Darlene Huether has lived in Southwest Florida for 40 years, where she and her husband run a successful general contracting business. She stays so busy as a business owner that she has spent the last several years ignoring and just living with chronic dry eyes. “My eyes […]