Meet Collins Vision’s Newest Team Member, Jill Tanner, Certified Nurse Practitioner

The Family is Growing! At Collins Vision, we always have our eyes on the future (see what we did there?), looking for ways to better serve our amazing Collins Vision family of patients. Well, the new year has brought some exciting developments in that area, and we want to share some great news with you. […]
A Journey to Visual Freedom with Collins Vision

“I’m in Awe of What’s Been Given to Me” Les Prieskorn is a retired English teacher who lives half of the year in Fort Myers, Florida, and the other half in Brighton, Michigan. When his optometrist in Michigan told him it was time for cataract surgery, Les made plans to have the surgery there. But […]
All Your Cataract Surgery Questions Answered

Ask the Experts at Collins Vision—Michael J. Collins, MD, FACS At Collins Vision, we love to talk to people about cataracts and cataract surgery. We really do! And we truly love to help people understand what an exciting opportunity modern cataract surgery really is (and we’re going to get to that!). As you might imagine, […]
It’s Your Last Chance for 20/20 in 2020

If we may, we’d like to add just one more 2020 pun into the mix as we round the corner into the final weeks of this historic year. This really is the final time we can say it, so here we go: LASIK at Collins Vision could be your very last chance to reach for […]
LASIK Offers a Clear View During the Pandemic

LASIK Offers a Clear View During the Pandemic by Jill Tanner, RN, MSN, NP-C This year has certainly proven to be a challenging one as we continue to navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic. As the cases of COVID-19 continue to fluctuate across the state and the nation, wearing a mask does not seem to be […]
Finish 2020 with the Vision You Deserve: Cataract Surgery at Collins Vision

If your eye doctor has recommended you look into cataract surgery, you may be thinking, “Welllll, maybe I should wait.” After all, the pandemic is still affecting the lives of people across the world. But here is the truth. Now is actually a great time to have cataract surgery and for more reasons than you […]
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 […]
Good Neighbor Podcast Features Dr. Collins

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1601055227279{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] Good Neighbor Podcast Features Dr. Collins The Good Neighbor Podcast brings together local businesses and neighbors of Fort Myers and Naples, Florida. As publishers of local neighborhood magazines, (Palm Living, East Estero Neighbors, Gateway Neighbors & Neighbors of McGregor), Charlie and Barb McDermott hold community businesses in high regard.
Seeing Better Can Help You Maintain Independence

September is National Falls Prevention Month After learning she had cataracts in both eyes at the age of 61, Susan began researching cataract surgeons near where she lives. Today, she is beyond thrilled with how well she can see since having her cataracts removed at Collins Vision. “I have been wearing glasses since elementary school […]
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 […]