Eye doctor recognized by national association
Local Cataract & LASIK Specialist Dr. Jonathan Frantz and Frantz EyeCare have been recognized by the US Commerce Association for 2013 awards in three categories:
– For the sixth year, the Laser Vision Center has been awarded the Fort Myers Award in the Physicians & Surgeons classification. This is the first year that a business has been certified as a six-time awardee.
– For the fifth consecutive year, the practice’s Suncoast Surgery Center has been selected for the Best of Fort Myers Award. Nationally, less than one-tenth of one percent (1 in 1000) of the 2013 Awards were certified as five-time awardees.
– And, for the third consecutive year, Dr. Frantz has been awarded the Punta Gorda Award in the Ophthalmology Physicians classification. Nationally, fewer than one percent (1 in 120) of the 2013 Awards were certified as three-time awardees.
The US Commerce Association recognizes outstanding local businesses that serve their local market. Each year, they identify companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.
To learn more about Frantz EyeCare or to make an appointment online, visit www.bettervision.net or call the Fort Myers office of Frantz EyeCare at 418-0999.
Frantz certified as accredited dry eye center
Dry Eye Disease affects approximately 40 million people in the U.S. and less than 5 percent of the DED patient population has been diagnosed and is being treated, according to Healthcare Maintenance Organizations data.
Keeping up with the latest technology in the diagnosis and treatment of dry eyes, Frantz EyeCare was recently certified by TearLab as an “Accredited Dry Eye Center.” By being certified Frantz EyeCare has demonstrated expertise and dedication to the most advanced technologies and treatments in the management of dry eye disease. Medical Director Dr. Jonathan Frantz and the team of doctors at Frantz EyeCare have extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of dry eye disease.
As an Accredited Dry Eye Center, Frantz EyeCare is dedicated to providing the highest quality of dry eye care using advanced ophthalmic diagnostic techniques and treatments.
Treatment is prescribed based on the measurements from the TearLab. Treatments range from Omega 3 supplements, tear replacement drops, punctal plugs, anti-inflammatory drops, oral antibiotics and prescription strength artificial tears.