A “Patients First” Approach to Better Vision

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Frantz EyeCare is the largest physician-owned and led multi-specialty eye care practice in Southwest Florida. The Frantz EyeCare physician team is staffed with highly skilled, board-certified specialists devoted to providing the most compassionate patient care while utilizing the most advanced technology in the eye industry. Patients Before Profits When Dr. Jonathan Frantz launched his own…

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For premier eye care, physician-owned practice offers an advantage

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Sometimes it is easy to take for granted the day-to-day access we have to some of the best medical care options in the world. But even with such high-quality care available, patients find that the complexity of medical and insurance environments are often overwhelming. Because of the multi-step financial and approval process, sometimes the patient…

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The State-Of-The-Art Progression of Refractive Surgery

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Refractive surgery is any procedure that changes the focusing power of the eye in order to reduce the need for glasses or contacts. The cornea is the clear part of the front of the eye and is responsible for two-thirds of the focusing power needed to see clearly. As technology has advanced, the number of…

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The Eye Care Team That’s Taking Better Vision to Greater Heights

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Over three decades ago, Dr. Jonathan Frantz planted his personal and professional roots firmly in Southwest Florida with a dream to revolutionize eye health services in the area. For more than 28 years, he has been the chief surgeon and medical director of Frantz EyeCare – a multi-specialty eye care practice with eight thriving locations…

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A New Advancement in the Treatment of Presbyopia

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On October 28, 2021, Allergan (an AbbVie Company), announced that the FDA approved a new treatment for Presbyopia – the Vuity eye drop. Vuity (pilocarpine HCl ophthalmic solution 1.25%) is the first ever FDA approved eye drop designed to treat age-related changes in vision caused by a gradual loss of elasticity in the lens of…

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Protect The Summer Days Against UV Rays

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Safety in the Florida sun – particularly during the summer – is critically important, and by now, most of us are aware of the damage that the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause to the skin and the eyes. There are three types of ultraviolet rays: UV-A, UV-B and UV-C. UV-C is the least harmful…

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Dry Eyes…But My Eyes Water All Day!

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As a corneal specialist, the biggest misconception I encounter is that you cannot have dry eyes if your eyes are constantly tearing. In fact, the overproduction of tears is a coping mechanism the eye has to comfort itself from the effects of a dry eye. Dryness of the ocular surface can cause a variety of…

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