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  • Grand Opening

    Grand Opening

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    Snead Eye Group is proud to announce the Grand Opening of our newest location in Naples at Pebblebrooke Center, 15205 Collier Blvd, Unit #101.

     

    Pebblebrooke Center Location Offers:

    Annual Eye Exams

    Contact Lens Fittings

    Cataract & Eyelid Surgery

    Accepts patients 6 years and up

    Hablamos Español 

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  • Dr. Giovana Balasquide

    Dr. Giovana Balasquide

    Dr_Balasquade-LARGEDr. John W. Snead, M.D., F.A.C.S., founder and medical director of Snead Eye Group proudly announces that Dr. Giovana Balasquide has joined the practice.

    Dr. Balasquide recently graduated from Nova Southeastern University where she received her Doctor of Optometry degree.  During her time at Nova, she also received her Bachelors of Science in Vision Science and completed the MBA for Optometrists program. She received her Bachelors of Science in Biological Sciences from the University of California Riverside prior to moving to Florida.

    Dr. Balasquide’s experience includes primary care, low vision examinations and geriatrics, with an emphasis on diagnosis, treatment, and management of ocular disease.  She is trained in contact lens fitting including hybrid and scleral lenses.

    SNEAD EYE GROUP is not only growing with the addition of a new doctor. Dr. Balasquide’s fluency in Spanish, allows SNEAD EYE GROUP to provide eye care services to the local Spanish speaking community.

    In her spare time, Dr. B, as her patient’s affectionately call her, enjoys going to the beach, salsa dancing and spending time with her family.  She is a big LA Lakers fan and loves watching basketball.

             “We are very pleased to have someone with Dr. Balasquide’s medical training joining our team,” said Dr. John W. Snead. “For nearly three decades, we have been committed to recruiting and retaining a highly qualified team of caring professionals to ensure that each of our patients are treated in a courteous, competent and compassionate manner.”

    Dr. Giovana Balasquide will begin working for the practice on August 1, 2016.

    Snead Eye Group is one of largest ophthalmology practices in Southwest Florida with more than 30 experienced staff members, three ophthalmologists and two optometrists. Snead Eye Group provides eye care services for a lifetime, from fitting children with their first pair of glasses to curing cataracts. The latest technology and treatment options are available from Snead Eye Group with locations in Fort Myers and Naples.

    For more information, call 239-936-8686 or visit www.SneadEyeGroup.com.

  • Cheese and Spinach Stuffed Portobellos

    Cheese and Spinach Stuffed Portobellos

    3757087Our friends at eatingwell.com remind us tCheese and Spinach Stuffed Portobellos and zeaxanthin (in egg yolks and dark leafy greens) and omega-3s (in fatty fish) all help to protect our eyes against age-related macular degeneration. 

    This recipe for Cheese-&-Spinach-Stuffed Portobellos  takes the elements of a vegetarian lasagna filling and nestles them into roasted portobello mushroom caps. Bon appetite!

  • Ophthalmic Tech

    Ophthalmic Tech

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    Snead Eye GroupHelp wanted! Snead Eye group is searching for a Ophthalmic Tech. We are a great team to join (if we do say so ourselves!) Please contact Shelley Tyndall at 239-936-8686 for more information.

    General Duties Include :

    • Diagnostic Testing
    • Patient work-up for doctor
    • Previous Optometry or Ophthalmology experience is preferred
    • COA or COT certification not required
    • Bi-Lingual a plus!
    • Excellent Benefits and competitive salary
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  • Snead Insights : Snead Eye Group is Growing

    Snead Insights : Snead Eye Group is Growing

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    Grand Opening!

    Later this month SNEAD EYE GROUP will open a brand new location to better serve our Collier County residents in the Pebblebrook Plaza at 15205 Collier Blvd. in Naples. That’s at the corner of Collier Blvd. and Immokalee Roads. This area of Naples has seen tremendous growth and we’re excited to be a part of better meeting the needs of those in eastern Collier County.

    To celebrate, SNEAD EYE GROUP will be offering FREE VISION SCREENINGS through September 30th at our new Naples location. This offer is for new patients 6 years of age and older. Please stop in and meet our friendly staff and browse our optical department where we feature a full selection of eye wear.

    If you would like to schedule an appointment for a free vision screening with Dr. Balasquide, please call 239-936-8686.

    Please Help Us Welcome Aboard Dr. B.!

    Snead Eye Group is thrilled to welcome our newest member of the team, Dr. Giovana Balasquide or Dr. B. as we affectionately call her. Dr. B. will be heading up our new Pebblebrook Plaza location. Originally from Riverside, California, Dr. B graduated from Nova Southeastern University where she received her Doctor of Optometry degree. During her time at Nova, she also received her Bachelors of Science in Vision Science and completed the MBA for Optometrists program.

    She received her Bachelors of Science in Biological Sciences from the University of California Riverside prior to moving to Florida.

    Dr. Balasquide’s experience includes primary care, low vision examinations and geriatrics, with an emphasis on diagnosis, treatment, and management of ocular disease. Read more about Dr. B. here.

     

    To view this Snead Insights article in its full form, Click Here!

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  • Cataract Detection and Treatment

    Cataract Detection and Treatment

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    unnamed-11If you’ve been told or suspect you have cataracts, don’t despair! Today there are more options for curing cataracts than ever before. SNEAD EYE GROUP offers the latest methods in cataract detection and treatment with state-of-the-art technology and a professional, caring staff.

    Lifestyle Lens Options

    Multifocal IOLs (intraocular lens), Toric IOLs, Standard Monofocoal IOLs. Whether your goal is the least amount of dependency on glasses possible, the desire to see better at night with some glasses dependency, or a lens that is usually covered by Medicare and provides good vision while still requiring glasses, there are a range of multifocal intraocular lens options to choose from. The final decision on which lens package is best for you will be determined by you and your surgeon once all testing and a full cataract evaluation are completed. You can read about lens choices more here.

    The surgeons of SNEAD EYE GROUP perform thousands of cataract removal procedures every year, with excellent results so don’t put off having better vision – call today for a cataract evaluation.

    SNEAD IS GROWING! 

    Our new office in the Pebblebrooke Center plaza at the corner of Collier Blvd. and Immokalee Rd. in Naples is open. Dr. B. is busy seeing patients, and offering FREE EYE SCREENINGS through the end of November.* Tell a friend and please come visit our beautiful new space when you’re in the area.

    To view this Snead Insights article in its full form, Click Here!

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  • Chicken and Almond Wrap

    Chicken and Almond Wrap

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    ChickenAlmondWrapAlways on the lookout for recipes that are Chicken and Almond WrapChicken and Almond Wrap, we came across this delicious Chicken and Almond Wrap recipe from eyefoods.com.  This one gets a Green Star rating from the site which means a serving has 50% or more of the daily target of lutein and zeaxanthin. Remember, an increasing number of scientific studies show a link between diet, lifestyle and the prevention of eye disease so get cookin’ and protect your eye health today!

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  • Laces of Love

    Laces of Love

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    laces-of-loveSnead Eye Group participated in a fundraiser by donating shoes for needy children in Lee and Collier County.  The program is called Laces of Love.  Jeanne Nealon, co-founder, shared several touching stories of how children in the community have been helped over the years.  Over 60,000 shoes have been distributed!

    Check out their website at www.lacesoflove.org and their Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/LacesofLove.  

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  • Wearing Sunglasses

    Wearing Sunglasses

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    Sunglasses may make us look cool, but more importantly is their ability to protect our eyes from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays.  The necessity for wearing sunglasses year round, especially in Southwest Florida where we spend so much time on the beach and waterways, can’t be overstated. And, because the cumulative effects are dangerous to our eye health, it’s never too early to start wearing sunglasses either. Children should be encouraged to wear sunglasses as early as possible.

    Here are just a few of the serious risks to our eye associated with UV damage:

    • Cataracts – a clouding of the eye’s lens that can blur vision. An estimated 20% of cases are caused by extended UV exposure.

    • Macular degeneration – Results from damage to the retina and can destroy central vision. Macular degeneration is the leading cause of blindness in the United States.

    • Pterygium – a tissue growth over the white part of the surface of the eye that can alter the curve of the eyeball. This causes astigmatism.

    Not all sunglasses are created equal and it pays to purchase well. Look for glasses that block out 99 to 100% of both UVA and UVB radiation. 

    SNEAD EYE GROUP has a large selection of quality sunglasses.  Better yet, use this coupon for 20% OFF sunglasses in our optical department!  Just show this email to a SNEAD optician or CLICK HERE to download a printable version.

    To view this Snead Insights article in its full form, Click Here!

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  • Stuffed Orange Pepper

    Stuffed Orange Pepper

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    Stuffed pepper imageZeaxanthin, a key nutrient to good eye health, is found in none other than the lovely orange pepper. In fact, a study shows orange peppers have the highest amount of zeaxanthin of 33 fruits and vegetables tested. Furthermore, zeaxanthin can’t be made by your body, so you must get it from your diet. Want to lower your risk of cataracts and macular degeneration? Try getting lots of zeaxanthin in your diet!  To that end, here is a great  Stuffed Orange Pepper recipe from allrecipies.com, made with a healthy mixture of ground turkey, onion, tomatoes, rice, and cheese.  Enjoy!

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