On August 1st, Snead Eye Group will be sponsoring this years SWFL Optometric Association’s Annual Retreat at the South Seas Resort on Captiva Island. Registered attendees will be able to attend JCAHPO credited courses for technicians and optometric proffessionals, as well as enjoy the keynote speaker of the event, Jane T. Shuman, COT, COE, OCS, CMSS.
Registration for this event is available at www.SWFOA.com
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Here at Snead Eye Group our doctors and staff are always striving to stay ahead of the curve by participating in the community and learning about the latest developments in the eye health world.
Community Liaison, Shelley Tyndall and Dawn Peska will be attending the Florida Society of Ambulatory Surgery Centers Annual Conference in Orlando from July 22-25th to learn about new rules and regulations for operating an Ambulatory Surgery Center.
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Keeping track of what insurance covers is enough to drive you crazy. We understand. Snead Eye Group participates with many insurance companies and vision plans.
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Are your contact lenses driving you crazy? Do you experience irritation or redness of the eyes? Your eye’s size and shape are unique to you and your contact lenses should be to. Snead Eye Group’s Dr. Jay Rosen is one of our areas leading specialists in fitting hard-to-fit contact lenses, even if your cornea shape has been distorted degenerative diseases such as keratoconus.
Call Snead Eye Group today for the guarantee of perfectly fitting contact lenses.
[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]Dr. Jay S. Rosen, OD, FAAO of Snead Eye Group will be giving a lecture at Cypress Cove in Fort Myers on Wednesday, July 22 at 1PM. In his lecture Dr. Rosen will be discussing the Health & Wellness of the Eye. Please join us, and check our blog and Facebook for more events.
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Snead Eye Group will be conducting vision screenings in Lely Palms, Naples for all residents on Thursday, 7/16 from 1:30-3:30pm. Check out our blog or Facebook page for more events.
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Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty. It’s a big word, but here’s a primer to keep you informed on the latest technologies used to treat eye conditions by SNEAD EYE GROUP physicians.
You may have heard Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty referred to as SLT, a form of laser surgery used to lower intraocular pressure (IOP) in glaucoma patients. SLT is used when eye drop medications are not lowering pressure enough,drops are causing significant side effects, or patient compliance is an issue, such as forgetting to take medications or they are experiencing problems using eye drops.
With SLT, laser energy is applied to the drainage tissue in the eye. This starts a chemical and biological change that results in better drainage of fluid through the drain and out of the eye. This results in lowering of IOP.
The effects of SLT will generally last between 1-5 years and since the procedure is an accepted glaucoma treatment, and is FDA approved, it is covered by Medicare and medical insurance.
Some patients IOP can be controlled with just laser treatment. Others require additional lowering and may need to use glaucoma medication as well. Think of the SLT as equivalent to one glaucoma medication. Just as some patients will require more than one glaucoma medication to control their IOP, some may also require laser plus one or more glaucoma medications.
SLT is not a cure for glaucoma, just as medication and surgery are not. Whatever method is used to treat glaucoma, appropriate follow up and testing with a SNEAD EYE GROUP professional is critical. If you’re wondering if SLT may help you, call us today!
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Join Snead Eye Group for free vision screenings at AAA Fort Myers, 2516 Colonial Blvd. from 12:30-1:30pm. Our screening will be a part of the 1-Day “Defensive Driving for Seniors Course” that goes from 10am-4:30pm. Check our blog or Facebook page for upcoming events.
Snead Eye Group’s own, Shelley Tyndall – Community Liason will be at the American House in Bonita Springs to discuss Snead Eye Group’s lectures and vision screenings available to the residents. Check our blog, and Facebook page for other events.
All resident of Myerlee Manor are invited to join Snead Eye Group tomorrow at 2:30pm for vision screenings. Snead Eye Group plans for this event to reoccur on the second Wednesday of every month.
