Now Open – New Safety Protocols
We are pleased to announce that Collins Vision is fully open once again. We are able to see patients for all appointment types as of May 4. We are following local, state and federal guidelines and taking every precaution to ensure that your health is our top priority.
We’re Here for You
We want you to know that in these uncertain times, our commitment to the Southwest Florida communities we serve remains strong.
Things may change in the coming days and weeks, and we will update here as needed to keep you informed.
Introducing New Flexible Scheduling Options for LASIK Consultations
At Collins Vision, we don’t want anything to get in the way of you achieving the vision you deserve. We want to do everything we can to ensure the opportunity for improved vision is something that works with your life, schedule and preferences. For this reason, we’ve rolled out new scheduling options that we want to share with you. It’s just one more way we help our patients See the Difference!
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. Collins: Is it Possible to Prevent Cataracts?
It’s commonly said that if you have enough birthdays, you will develop cataracts. But is that actually true? Well, you’d have to be able to tell the future to say for sure. But there are a few things about cataracts we don’t need a crystal ball to know.
Dr. Alessi Takes Life-Changing, Sight-Restoring Trip
Collins Vision has a longstanding commitment to service, both locally and globally. Led by founder Dr. Michael J. Collins, Collins Vision embodies a culture of giving back that is exemplified in ways large and small.
Introducing PanOptix®, the First and Only Trifocal Lens for Cataract Surgery
Collins Vision is among a select handful of practices to offer the brand new AcrySof® IQ PanOptix® Lens for cataract surgery. This amazing advancement is the first and only trifocal lens of its kind available in the U.S.
We’re Celebrating 15 Years Helping Southwest Florida See the Difference
When Dr. Michael J. Collins opened the doors to Collins Vision back in 2004, he didn’t anticipate the incredible growth his practice would experience in just a few short years. But when you consistently provide personalized, compassionate care, deeply rooted in family and community, it attracts loyal patients just like you! And then you refer […]
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 […]
Refractive Cataract Surgery featured in Living Local Magazine
Collins Vision was featured in an article about Refractive Cataract Surgery in one of our favorite magazines- Living Local. Some 24.5 million Americans have cataracts, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and Roland Martin was one of them. The renowned professional sport fisherman and television host coincidentally noticed changes in his vision when he […]
