Why Now is a Safe Time to Have LASIK or Cataract Surgery
Eye Surgery in the Days of COVID-19. Things we didn’t see a lot of this year: graduation parties, baseball games and pictures of your neighbor’s Caribbean vacation. Things we did see a lot of: face masks in every color and pattern imaginable, empty toilet paper aisles and, if we’re honest, waaaay too much news. Is anyone else feeling the effects of information overload?
July is UV Safety Month
Protecting Your Eyes is as Important as Protecting Your Skin Summer is in full swing in Southwest Florida, making it the perfect time to head outdoors and enjoy the beautiful beaches, golf courses, gardens, patios and all the other amazing outdoor venues the sunshine state offers. But are you protecting yourself from potential risks? The […]
Collins Vision Celebrates Cataract Awareness Month
Prevent Blindness, a national organization advocating for vision and eye health, has deemed June Cataract Awareness Month, and that means it’s the perfect time to shine a spotlight on the condition that affects so many Americans, especially as they age.
We’re Partnering with United Way to Be the Difference in Southwest Florida
As Southwest Florida, along with the rest of the nation, begins the process of recovering from the implications of the COVID-19 world health pandemic, our Collins Vision team is stepping up to do our part in helping the communities we serve to bounce back.
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.
