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Category: Glaucoma

  • How A 15 Minute iWellness Screening Protects Your Vision?

    How A 15 Minute iWellness Screening Protects Your Vision?

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    Many eye problems like glaucoma, cataracts, or eye disease often go undetected until they’re robbing you of your vision… so see your eye doctor and take advantage of the iWellness Screening.

    Why? Because for some problems it could take years for you to be able to detect any sign of an issue in your eye without special technology. As a result- millions of people have had their vision taken away due to undetected problems… But not anymore. 

    Introducing The iWellness Screening

    The iWellness screening gives you a report on the thickness of your retina and the health of your “ganglion cell complex.” Then, we take high-resolution pictures of your eye- then use those pictures in what’s called a “symmetry analysis.”

    These powerful steps help us detect early signs of macular degeneration, glaucoma, and cataracts. Meaning you get to rest easy at night knowing your iWellness screenings are helping preserve your vision for many more years.

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    How Do I Get My iWellness Screening?

    Getting started is easy. All you need to do is click the link below. Then send us your information, and we will call you to set up an appointment. (Or you can call us) 

    Then, you’ll walk into your scheduled date to meet our friendly team of eye doctors. Finally- you’ll go in for your iWellness Screening… and within an hour you’ll leave feeling confident that you’ve picked the right team of eye doctors you can trust. 

    If you’re ready to get started- please CLICK HERE to schedule your iwellness eye screening.

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  • Snead Insights – Alternative Glaucoma Treatments

    Snead Insights – Alternative Glaucoma Treatments

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    Alternative glaucoma treatments can reduce or eliminate the need for eye drops, helping reduce the possibility of infection!

    October is Infection Prevention Month. 

    Traditional prescription eye drops are not for everyone. Besides the need to use them daily for glaucoma treatment, eye drops carry a risk of infection. The professionals at SNEAD EYE GROUP can treat glaucoma with two innovative, alternative methods, both conveniently preformed at our Fort Myers and Naples surgery centers.

    Dr. John Snead and Dr. Brad Snead are certified to perform iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass. Approved by the FDA, the iStent is the world’s smallest medical device, providing long-term, non-medicinal treatment for patients suffering from Open-Angle Glaucoma. This tiny titanium stent is inserted into the eye to help aide in the natural draining of intraocular fluid into the blood stream, reducing pressure build up within the eye. A large percentage of patients who receive the iStent report a reduction in the number of medications needed.

    Another option is Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty, also referred to as SLT, whereby laser energy is applied to the drainage tissue in the eye. This starts a chemical and biological change in the tissue that results in better drainage of fluid through the drain and out of the eye. Some people may no longer need drops – others may have to use one less drop.

    Since both procedures are accepted glaucoma treatments, and FDA approved, they are covered by Medicare and most medical insurances. Consult with a SNEAD EYE GROUP professional today to learn if you’re a candidate for either of these innovative treatment options!

     

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