Jonathan M. Frantz, MD, FACS
Dr. Jonathan Frantz has over 35 years of surgical expertise and has performed over 75,000 successful surgeries. Recognized as a pioneer in the field of ophthalmology in Southwest Florida, Dr. Frantz is the leading bladeless LASIK and bladeless laser cataract surgery specialist in the region. He established Florida Eye Health in 1994, and the practice name was changed to Frantz EyeCare in late 2012. In 2012, Dr. Frantz performed the first bladeless laser cataract surgery in Southwest Florida and has since become the most experienced PanOptix trifocal intraocular lens surgeon in the state.
Jonathan M. Frantz, MD, FACS, combines his extensive experience, dedication, and impressive educational background with the latest technical advances in the field of laser vision correction and cataract surgery in Fort Myers. He is ranked the #1 Bladeless Laser Cataract Surgeon in Florida* and is One of the Country’s Top 5 Bladeless Laser Cataract Surgeons**. If you are looking to receive the best , schedule an appointment with Dr. Frantz today.
*2018 Volume Reports by AHCA
**Alcon Surgical Laser Usage Data 2017
Education
- Vanderbilt University
Magna cum laude - University of Miami Medical School
Honors - Louisiana State University Eye Center
• Ophthalmology Residency
• Fellowship in Cornea, External Diseases, and Refractive Surgery
License: State of Florida
Professional Associations
- Diplomate, American Board of Ophthalmology
- Fellow, American College of Surgeons
- Fellow, American College of Eye Surgeons
Awards & Honors
- Voted Community’s Best Cataract Surgeon and LASIK Surgery Center in SWFL by News-Press and Naples Daily News Readers
- Named one of the Best Cataract Surgeons in America by the American College of Elective Surgery
- Listed as one of The Best Doctors in America representing the top 5%
- National Research Service Award
- National Eye Institute
- Post-Doctoral Research Award
- Southern Medical Association
- Principal Investigator, VISX Excimer Laser
- Principal Investigator, Autonomous Technology Excimer Laser
- Named in The Guide to America’s Top Ophthalmologists
A Pioneer of Cataract Surgery
- First to perform Bladeless Laser Cataract Surgery to Southwest Florida in 2012.
- The most experienced PanOptix trifocal intraocular lens surgeon in Florida.
- Dr. Frantz has earned wide acclaim for pioneering techniques in the successful treatment of cataracts, including the sutureless cataract method.
- Opened Suncoast Surgery Center in May 2000, a state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center committed to the highest standards in quality, performance and care.
- Performed the area’s first ReSTOR lens implant.
A Pioneer of Laser Technology
- Served as assistant surgeon in the first Excimer Laser Vision Correction surgery in the United States
- Performed the FIRST laser vision correction in the state of Florida
- First in the area to offer Bladeless WaveLight Refractive Suite.
- Selected as one of only a few surgeons at one of six sites in the nation to test the Excimer Laser during the investigational phase
- Served as Principal Investigator for the FDA clinical trials evaluating the VISX Excimer Laser for treatment of low, moderate and high myopia, and astigmatism
- Served as Principal Investigator for the FDA clinical trials evaluating the Autonomous Technology Excimer Laser for the treatment of nearsightedness and astigmatism
- Performed the first Excimer Laser procedure in Florida for nearsightedness and astigmatism
- Performed the first Excimer Laser procedure in Lee County following FDA approval of the Excimer Laser
- Performed the first Excimer Laser T-PRK procedure to correct farsightedness in the United States
- Received the National Research Service Award from the National Eye Institute for Excimer Laser research
- Author of numerous papers on Laser Vision Correction in scientific journals including Ophthalmology, Archives of Ophthalmology and Journal of Refractive Surgery
- Selected one of the top VISX Star refractive surgeons in the Country
- Opened The Center for Laser Vision Correction in May 2000 with on-site VISX Star lasers in Fort Myers and Naples
- Offered first on-site VISX Star laser in Naples
- First in the area to offer CustomVue VISX Star S4 WaveScan System, Iris Registration Technology, and 100% blade-free iLASIK.
Dr. Jonathan Frantz is the most experienced cataract surgeon in the Southwest Florida area. He was the first to offer bladeless laser cataract surgery and endeavors to bring the latest technology advancements to his patients when it comes to cataract surgery. Learn more about cataract surgery while visiting our website. We offer you a wide variety of information that includes a complete overview of cataract surgery, information on laser cataract surgery, cataract self-tests, and much more!
