New Technology in the Hands of our Retina Specialist is Saving Precious Sight
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
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
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
[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, […]
SWFL Children’s Charities Eye Institute Now Open
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 […]
Meet Collins Vision’s Newest Physician, Dr. Jason Friedrichs
It’s been a busy summer at Collins Vision, but we’re not too busy to share some exciting news! Dr. Jason Friedrichs has joined our team of experienced doctors. He will be serving patients primarily at our Naples location but will also see patients at our Fort Myers office. “We’re excited for Dr. Friedrichs to join […]
See How LASIK Changed One Young Orthodontist’s Life
Bibi Tejera, a recent dental school graduate, is in the thick of an intensive three-year residency program in orthodontics. She works long hours, both in classroom training as well as seeing patients. As an almost lifetime contact lens wearer (since middle school!), Bibi was beginning to notice that wearing contacts was getting harder and harder […]
Eye Exams are Important for Eyes of All Ages
It’s August, and the retail sector keeps reminding us of the coming season change. But if you live in Southwest Florida, you know it’s hard to get too excited about fall fashion when the 10-day forecast is nothing but more beautiful Florida sunshine (with the occasional thunderstorm thrown in) with highs in the 90s. August […]
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 […]
