What is the Importance of Diabetic Eye Care?

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Diabetes affects all parts of your health, including your eyes. It can also increase your risk for glaucoma and early cataract development.  A frequent complication of diabetes in the eye is the development of a condition called diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy can seriously threaten your vision if left untreated, which is why regular eye appointments…

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6 Tips to Choosing the Best Cataract Surgeon in Fort Myers

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If you have cataracts, you will eventually need to have cataract surgery to remove them and restore your vision. While the surgery is relatively simple, it still requires trust and cooperation with your surgeon to be successful.  Finding the right cataract surgeon is important, and it can be challenging to know where to start. Keep…

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What is the Purpose of Having Eyelid Surgery?

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Most people want to have nice, youthful-looking skin, and aging can pose a challenge to this task. Gravity pulls on it constantly, causing sagging, and stress can cause the skin to wrinkle.  Your body also produces fewer and fewer essential proteins for skin elasticity as you get older, which certainly doesn’t help. These changes can…

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What is the Purpose of Having Eyelid Surgery?

3 Reasons Why SMILE Is More Than Worth It

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SMILE is an excellent option for permanent vision correction. This procedure can allow you to reduce your dependence on glasses or contacts. While LASIK takes the spotlight for most name recognition when it comes to permanent vision correction, SMILE is another option with many benefits. Keep reading to learn three reasons why SMILE is more…

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Should I Be Tested For Dry Eye Using TearLab?

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Are you experiencing persistent dry eye symptoms like burning, irritation, or itching? You may need to see your eye doctor for testing to determine the cause of your symptoms. The doctors at Frantz EyeCare are using an innovative new technology called TearLab to help determine the cause of your dry eye. Keep reading to learn…

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Should I Be Tested For Dry Eye Using TearLab?

What is Glaucoma?

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Do you or someone you know have glaucoma? Glaucoma is known as the “silent thief of sight” and can affect people of all ages. Keep reading to learn more about glaucoma.  What is Glaucoma? It is easy to take something like eyesight for granted. After all, most people can use their vision at all times,…

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4 Ways LASIK Could Help Advance Your Career

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When it comes to your senses, your vision is one of the most important ones you have. Having poor vision can hold you back from reaching your full potential. While getting LASIK might not directly lead to your next promotion or land you a new job, it can definitely make a difference. Keep reading for…

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6 Signs It Could Be Time For Cataract Surgery

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Is your vision blurry or distorted? You may be suffering from cataracts at this very moment and not even realize that you are. Cataracts develop and mature so slowly that many people do not realize their vision has changed. As your vision changes, you may get used to it or adapt. If your vision is…

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What Vision Correction Procedure Is Right For Me?

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Most people know about LASIK when it comes to choosing a vision correction procedure. There are actually an extensive list of surgical options available with their own strengths. For some people, LASIK may not be possible if they don’t meet certain candidacy criteria. Others may prefer another option depending on what they can afford. Whatever…

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Should I Get SMILE?

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LASIK gets a lot of attention for being the king of vision correction. Did you know there are more options available that are just as good when it comes to correcting your vision? SMILE is one of these procedures that is rising in popularity. Keep reading to learn more about SMILE! What is SMILE? SMILE…

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