New Clinical Director Joins Management Team at Florida Eye Health
Jonathan M. Frantz, MD, FACS, medical director of Florida Eye Health, is pleased to announce that Karen Gotkiewicz has joined his management team as Senior Clinical Director. A newcomer to Southwest Florida, Gotkiewicz has worked in the eye care business in West Virginia and Virginia since 1981 in various capacities. She most recently worked for…
Read MoreOphthalmologist Joins the Florida Eye Health Medical Team
Jonathan M. Frantz, MD, FACS, medical director of Florida Eye Health, is pleased to announce the association of ophthalmologist Jeffrey L. Willig, MD, to the medical team at Florida Eye Health. Dr. Willig is a medical ophthalmologist and Uveitis Specialist. Uveitis is a swelling and irritation of the uvea, the middle layer of the eye,…
Read MoreDiabetic Eye Disease – a leading cause of blindness and vision loss
November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month Diabetic Retinopathy, a condition occurring in people with diabetes, causes progressive damage to the retina, the light sensitive lining at the back of your eye. It is a serious sight-threatening complication of diabetes. Local Ophthalmologist Jonathan M. Frantz, MD, FACS, joins the American Academy of Ophthalmology in reminding…
Read MoreRetina Specialist Joins Florida Eye Health Medical Team
Florida Eye Health Medical Director Dr. Jonathan M. Frantz has announced that Robert M. Sherman, MD, FACS, a board-certified ophthalmologist and retina specialist, has joined the medical staff at Florida Eye Health. “We are very fortunate to have Dr. Sherman as part of our team at Florida Eye Health,” said Dr. Frantz. “I think our…
Read MoreDr. Frantz Warns Public About Risks of Decorative Contact Lenses
As you begin to plan your Halloween costume, local ophthalmologist Dr. Jonathan Frantz joins the American Academy of Ophthalmology in educating the public about the hidden dangers of decorative contact lenses obtained without a prescription. Halloween is a popular time for people to use decorative contact lenses or the latest fad, circle lenses, to enhance…
Read MoreUse Flex Spending Account for LASIK and Other Eye Care Services
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If you work for a company that offers flexible spending accounts, be sure to talk to your benefits manager about using your savings for services offered at Florida Eye Health. We encourage our patients to use their flexible spending accounts, which allow you to set aside pre-tax dollars for certain medical costs, including iLASIK laser…
Read MoreDr. Jonathan Frantz Named in Best Doctors in America 2011-2012
Jonathan M. Frantz, MD, FACS, owner and medical director of Florida Eye Health, has been selected by his peers to be included in the Best Doctors in America 2011-2012 database. Dr. Frantz has been included in the Best Doctors in America since 2005. The Best Doctors database is a valued resource that contains the names…
Read MoreThe Truth About Cataracts and Vision Loss
Did you know that 20.5 million Americans age 40 and older have cataracts, one of the most curable causes of vision loss? To recognize Cataract Awareness Month in August, local Cataract and LASIK Specialist Jonathan M. Frantz, MD, FACS, the American Academy of Ophthalmology and ophthalmologists across the country want to debunk the myths about…
Read MoreNew Online “Healthy Sight” Calculator Helps Calculate Risk for Eye Diseases and Vision Problems
Many people have a vision benefit as part of their insurance plan, but don’t always take advantage of it. “We’re excited to learn about a new free, online tool to promote eye health and optimal sight that was recently introduced by Transitions Optical, Inc.,” said Jonathan M. Frantz, MD, FACS, medical director at Florida Eye…
Read MoreSave $1,000 on LASIK by Dr. Jonathan Frantz During July and August
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It’s the dog days of summer and Dr. Jonathan Frantz, Southwest Florida’s leading LASIK surgeon in experience and technology, is offering area residents a fantastic $1,000 discount on bilateral LASIK during the months of July and August. What better time than now to start enjoying life without depending on glasses or contacts. The 100 percent…
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