4 Ways You Can Prepare Before LASIK
LASIK doesn’t begin or end on the day that you get it. There are things you need to do beforehand to make sure everything goes smoothly. You can learn more about what you need to do during a LASIK consultation at Frantz EyeCare but here are some easy ways you can prepare before LASIK! 1….
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UV Safety in The Summer Sun
Living in the Sunshine State, it might seem like worshiping the sun is only natural. Though as John Denver said, sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy – that sunshine can have significant negative repercussions. Most if not all of us are aware of the damage that the sun, particularly the high energy ultraviolet (UV)…
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Is Getting Cataract Surgery In The Spring Smart?
Living with cataracts can be a challenge, but luckily removing them is easy and as safe as a surgery can be. There are ways to manage your cataracts, such as adding extra lighting and wearing glasses more often. You may also be wondering if there are better times of the year to get procedures like…
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Eye Care During the Global Pandemic
The global coronavirus pandemic has disrupted every aspect of our daily lives. As it pertains to health care in Florida, Governor DeSantis issued an executive order that all elective surgery be canceled until May 9. His most recent “safer at home” order mandates all non-essential personnel to stay home and maintain strict social distancing and…
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4 Ways To Ensure You Have The Best LASIK Recovery
Recovering from surgery can be a daunting task that may turn you off of a surgical procedure. But LASIK is a procedure that is well worth the effort required. And even better: recovery is actually not all that difficult. You will need to be more careful about getting things in your eyes and try not…
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Maintaining Eye Health In The Workplace
2,000 Workplace Eye Injuries Each Day Each day, about 2,000 US workers sustain a job-related eye injury that requires medical attention. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, about one-third of these injuries require treatment in hospital emergency departments and more than 100 of these injuries result in one or more days…
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Are Premium IOLs Worth It?
If you are preparing for cataract surgery, then you need to think about what your vision will be like after. There’s more to cataract surgery than removing cataracts from your eyes. The lens must also be fully removed and then replaced with an IOL. Intraocular lenses (IOLs) are synthetic devices. They’re made from silicone or…
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How Does LASIK Work?
Most people know that LASIK involves lasers, but not everyone knows what the lasers do. How are surgeons able to correct your vision in minutes when you’ve spent a lifetime with poor eyesight? The answer is simpler than you may think! Keep reading to find out more about how LASIK works! A Brief History of…
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Introducing the Light Adjustable Lens™ by RxSight
The First and Only Lens Adjusted Specifically for Patients AFTER Cataract Surgery! Jonathan M. Frantz, MD, FACS, medical director of Frantz EyeCare, is pleased to announce the addition of the Light Adjustable Lens™ and Light Delivery Device to the premium cataract treatments offered to patients at Frantz EyeCare. The unique feature of this system is…
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Glaucoma: The Silent Thief Of Sight
Primary open angle glaucoma affects millions worldwide, with the current estimate in the United States approaching 3.4 million. Despite these high numbers, many people have no idea that they are losing sight from high eye pressure. Primary open angle glaucoma is slowly progressive and painless making yearly eye exams critical for detection. This form of…
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