Cataract formation, a clouding of the normally clear lens of the eye, is a common occurrence as one grows older. The most common symptoms of cataracts include blurred or cloudy vision, degraded night vision, glare and haloes around lights, light sensitivity, double vision in one eye, and color distortion and frequent prescription changes in your glasses. Dr. Collins offers modern, state-of-the-art cataract surgery to help patients obtain clear vision like they had when they were younger. Many of Dr. Collins’ patients also reduce or eliminate their dependence on glasses after cataract surgery.

Dr. Collins uses the latest techniques and technology when performing cataract surgery. Using only topical anesthetic drops to numb the eye, he creates a very small “self sealing” incision and uses high-energy sound waves (phacoemulsification) to break the cataract into small pieces, which are then removed from the eye. An intraocular lens (IOL) implant is inserted into the eye to compensate for the removal of the eye's natural lens. No stitches are usually required because the “self sealing” incision remains tightly sealed by the natural outward pressure within the eye.

If you are considering cataract surgery, one of the most exciting recent advancements in technology that you should know about involves the different types of Premium Intraocular Lenses available. These lens implants restore your vision and give you a greater degree of visual freedom than ever before possible.

As an innovative leader in bringing the most advanced techniques in eye care to Southwest Florida, Dr. Michael Collins is uniquely qualified to help you achieve your best vision and improve quality of life. As a Fellowship Trained Refractive Eye Surgeon, Dr. Collins is able to blend his advanced refractive surgery training and cataract surgery expertise to obtain superior results in cataract surgery outcomes.

If you or someone you know has signs of cataracts, please schedule an exam with Dr. Collins today.