The Best Time for Cataract Surgery?
As the year comes to an end, you most likely have met your annual deductible or are close to meeting it. If this is the case, and you’ve been considering cataract surgery, now might be the most affordable time to schedule by maximizing your insurance benefits. We also know how busy schedules can become as […]
Now offering TECNIS Symfony!
It’s music to our eyes! Dr. Collins is now offering the new TECNIS Symfony Extended Range of Vision intraocular lens. Perfect for our active Southwest Florida residents, this lens provides high-quality vision from near to far, in all lighting conditions. Contact us today for more information!
Alzheimer’s in the Eyes?
A study released on July 13th has shown the possibility of identifying Alzheimer’s patients earlier and in a more safe way by looking in the eyes. Alzheimer’s, the disease responsible for up to 80% of dementia in the US, causes a progressive loss of cognitive function that affects daily activities. Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s has always […]
Dr. Alessi Gives Dry Eye Seminar
Did you know that more than 35% of patients seen by eye doctors report dry eye symptoms? That’s over 15 million people per year! To help these patients, Dr. Alessi has formed a Dry Eye Clinic at Collins Vision to identify the underlying cause of dry eye symptoms and offer patients customized treatment plans.
Collins Vision on WINK News
On Sunday, Collins Vision participated in an Inaugural 5K benefiting the Mission Nutrition Program at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. Mission Nutrition gives local children the skills and information they need to adopt healthy eating habits and behaviors. This is a mission Collins Vision strongly believes in because eating healthy can also help protect your eyesight! Click […]
Physicians Report High Satisfaction with Laser Vision Correction
A 12-question survey targeted toward physicians and the unique qualities of their experience with refractive surgery was sent to 226 physicians who had refractive surgery at the Cole Eye Institute. Among the 58 percent who responded, 96 percent said they would have the procedure again. Respondents included surgeons (28 percent), physicians who perform procedures but […]
Dr. Collins Named One of America’s Most Compassionate Doctors
Dr. Collins has been named one of America’s Most Compassionate Doctors by PatientsChoice.org. Of the nation’s 870,000 active physicians, 3 percent were given this honor by their patients in 2013. The award recognizes “faithful service to patients” as determined by online patient ratings. Thanks for your votes everyone!
Dr. Collins speaks to local optometrists about Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery
At our annual meeting, Dr. Collins spoke about Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery and the future of Femtosecond Laser technology. If you would like to hear more about Laser-Asissted Cataract Surgery, be sure to RSVP for our upcoming seminar on October 30th in our Fort Myers office.
Dr. Michael Collins Wins “Best Cataract Surgeon in Southwest Florida”!
Thanks for your votes, Southwest Florida! Dr. Collins is proud to have been awarded first place in the “Best Eye Surgeon” category in the News Press’s 23rd Annual “Best of” contest! Dr. Collins appreciates the goodwill and trust associated with this recognition. Here’s to continued success in vision surgery!
Dr. Collins featured on NBC-2
Is there any truth to the old wives tale that “rubbing a gold ring on a stye will make it go away”? To find out, watch Dr. Collins being interviewed on a recent NBC-2 news segment with Chad Oliver!
