Life-Changing is an Understatement

Christina N. of Fort Myers - Cataract Testimonial

Christina’s Cataract Surgery Christina N. of Fort Myers knew it was time for cataract surgery when the glares from the Southwest Florida sunshine while driving began to make her feel uncomfortable behind the wheel. As someone who was still working and enjoyed an active lifestyle, Christina set out to find the very best cataract surgeon […]

A Spotlight on Glaucoma Treatment

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January is Glaucoma Awareness Month As we step into a new year, we wish all of our valued patients a year brimming with beauty, enjoyed with the vision you deserve. At Collins Vision, we remain committed to elevating lives by elevating vision, and that includes educating our patient family about the sight-stealing conditions that can […]

New Option for Those Who Wear Reading Glasses

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Collins Vision Among the First in the Area to Offer Vuity Eye Drops Hey middle-agers, listen up. Not sure if you’re a middle-ager? Here’s how to know. Do you have reading glasses everywhere? On your desk. On your nightstand. In your purse. Next to the remote. In your car. On your head. Yes? Can’t see […]

Cataract Surgery Could be the Best Gift of the Holiday Season

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What is the hot holiday gift of 2021? In a year where we are perhaps focused just a little bit more on all the things we have to be grateful for, and a little bit less on actual wrapped gifts under the tree, we’d like to propose a unique gift idea that restores vision and […]

New Technology in the Hands of our Retina Specialist is Saving Precious Sight

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November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month If you have diabetes, you already know how important it is to stay on top of the condition by working with your doctor to monitor your blood sugar and overall health. But did you know that diabetes can also have a negative impact on your vision? November is […]

Dr. Collins Honored as “Best Cataract Surgeon” in Fort Myers

Dr. Michael Collins wins Best Cataract Surgeon in Fort Myers in News-Press 2021 Best of the Best contest

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 […]

Blepharoplasty – Opening Eyes and Brightening Outlooks

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Heavy, drooping eyelids can interfere with vision and make for tired-looking, aged eyes. If you can relate to this, be encouraged! At Collins Vision, we offer a unique approach to eyelid surgery that can restore a bright-eyed, youthful appearance. What is Blepharoplasty? The medical term for eyelid surgery, blepharoplasty is designed to correct the drooping […]

Collins Vision Partners with Lions Eye Clinic to Provide Free Cataract Surgeries

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[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?

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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, […]

SWFL Children’s Charities Eye Institute Now Open

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Collins Vision founder Dr. Michael J. Collins has committed his life to improving and restoring vision for the people of Southwest Florida. As a board-certified ophthalmologist and cataract and refractive specialist, Dr. Collins is perhaps best known for his work in refractive cataract surgery. Countless seniors from across Southwest Florida have trusted Dr. Collins to […]