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  • Florida Blue Lecture : Free Vision Screenings

    Florida Blue Lecture : Free Vision Screenings

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    Join the Snead Eye Group Wednesday, May 13th 2015 at 12PM for free vision screenings and cataract screenings at the Florida Blue Lecture, sponsored by Florida Blue Cross & Blue Shield.

    The lecture will be held at the Fort Myers Florida Blue Center (in Coconut Point Mall).
    8041 Plaza Del Lago Drive
    Estero, FL. 33928

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  • Snead Insights – Ultraviolet Awareness Month

    Snead Insights – Ultraviolet Awareness Month

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    The sunny skies of Florida are a big reason why so many of us enjoy living in and visiting the area. However, our sunny climate also has its risks when it comes to our eye health. May is Ultraviolet Awareness Month and SNEAD Eye Group wants to make sure you are protected from the risks of over exposure to the sun’s harmful UV radiation.

    Most of us are familiar with the risks from sunburn and skin cancer, however, our eyes are also susceptible to UV radiation with an increase in the chance of developing cataracts, macular degeneration, and even damage to the retina.
    Pingueculae and pterygia, growths on the eye’s surface which can become unsightly and cause corneal problems and distorted vision, can be caused by over exposure.  Certain drugs can also increase your sensitivity to UV radiation.

    The American Ophthalmology Association recommends wearing quality sunglasses that offer UV protection. To provide adequate protection, sunglasses should:

    • Block out 99 to 100 percent of both UV-A and UV-B radiation.
    • Screen out 75 to 90 percent of visible light.
    • Be perfectly matched in color and free of distortion and imperfection.
    • Have lenses that are gray for proper color recognition.

    SNEAD Eye Group recommends seeing your eye doctor for an annual comprehensive eye examination as a good way to monitor your eye health, maintain good vision and keep track of your solar radiation protection needs, as well as new advances in eye protection. Call us today and protect your eyes for tomorrow.

    To see this Snead Insights article in its full PDF form click here!

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  • Improved Naples Medical Office

    Improved Naples Medical Office

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    Snead Eye Group is proud to announce its newly improved medical office and surgery center in Naples. Conveniently located on the corner of Pine Ridge and Airport Pulling roads, Snead Eye Group’s Naples medical office has undergone a series of changes to improve the overall patient experience. It is here that Dr. Brad Snead and the Snead Eye Group staff will test, diagnose and treat any non-operative ailments.

    For treatments that require surgery such as the curing of cataracts, Snead Eye Group’s renovated Naples Eye Surgery Center ensures patient comfort before and after their procedure.

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  • Quail Creek Health Fair (October 17, 2014)

    Quail Creek Health Fair (October 17, 2014)

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    Snead Eye Group was invited to participate in Quail Creek’s Employee Benefit Fair on October 17th 2014. Our doctors provided vision screenings and educational material.

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  • Curing Cataracts – Featuring Dr. John W. Snead of the SNEAD EYE Group

    Curing Cataracts – Featuring Dr. John W. Snead of the SNEAD EYE Group

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    Health Plus Curing Cataracts with Dr. John Snead
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    Health Plus Lecture Series:
    Curing Cataracts – Featuring Dr. John W. Snead of the SNEAD EYE Group

    Hosted by: IBERIABANK and Lee Memorial Health System

    According to a Prevent Blindness America statistic, one in six adults ages 40 and older will be afflicted by cataracts. By the time they reach 80, more than 50% will experience some form of cataracts.

    With odds like this, we invite you to learn more about cataract treatment options at our next Health Plus Lecture onWednesday, July 23, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. at the IBERIABANKbranch located at 4670 Summerlin Road in Fort Myers.

    Dr. Snead will share important information about how cataracts form, common and uncommon symptoms and a variety of treatment options. He is a board certified ophthalmologist and the founder and medical director of SNEAD EYE Group/Eye Physicians.

    Dr. Snead and his staff will perform free cataract screenings before and after the presentation.

    Please click here for more information about the event and feel free to share with friends and family. We look forward to seeing you soon.

     

     Debra Newell
    Vice President and Branch Manager

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  • Quarter 1 2014 Public Lecture and Screening Events

    Quarter 1 2014 Public Lecture and Screening Events

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    Call for more information regarding any of our upcoming events.

    1/8 – AAA Defensive Driving Vision Screening
    1/9 – Sterling House Cape Coral Vision Screening
    1/10 – Jamaica Bay Vision Screening
    1/10 – Health Living Event – Verona Walk Naples
    1/13 – Barkley Place Health Fair
    1/14 – Cintas Employee Health Fair
    1/17 – Buccaneer Estates Lecture/Screening DR BRAD SNEAD
    1/21 – Calusa Harbour SNF DR BRAD SNEAD
    1/22 – Florida Blue Lunch and Learn DR BRAD SNEAD
    1/23 – The Plantation Health Fair – DR ROSEN
    1/24 – Jamaica Bay Vision Screening
    1/24 – Cataract/Eyelid Seminar (Olive Garden) DR JOHN SNEAD
    1/29 – Cataract/Eyelid Seminar (Naples Library) DR JOHN SNEAD
    1/31 – Kelly Green Health Fair

    2/4 – Century 21 Mobile Home Village Lecture/Screening DR BRAD SNEAD
    2/6 – Senior Housing Solutions Trolley Event Naples  DR BRAD SNEAD
    2/10 – Oneblood Employee Vision Screening
    2/12 – AAA Defensive Driving Vision Screening
    2/18 – Snead Eye Group Blood Drive Dr Rosen
    2/19 – FL Blue Lunch and Learn – Dr Brad Snead
    2/20 – Juniper Village Lecture/Screening – Dr Brad Snead
    2/20 – Senior Living Symposium FM – Dr Rosen
    2/21 – University Park Blood Drive
    2/26 – Senior Living Symposium Naples
    2/27 – Senior Housing Solutions Trolley Event FM – Dr John Snead
    2/28 – Cataract Eyelid Seminar (Olive Garden) – Dr John Snead

    3/4 – Car Fit Event FM – Dr Rosen
    3/5 – Senior Day SW FL Fair
    3/6 – Pine Lakes Women’s Club Lecture/Screening –  Dr Brad Snead
    3/12 – AAA Defensive Driving Vision Screening
    3/12 – Horizon Council Health/Wellness Expo

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  • Piscitelli completes COA course

    Piscitelli completes COA course

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    FORT MYERS, Fla. (July 30, 2013) – Dr. John W. Snead, M.D., F.A.C.S., founder and medical director of Snead Eye Group, is proud to announce that Andrea Piscitelli has completed the Certified Ophthalmic Assistant course.

    As a certified ophthalmic assistant, Piscitelli will work under the supervision and direction of an ophthalmologist and perform ophthalmic clinical duties including measuring visual acuity, instilling ocular medications, obtaining ocular, medical and family history, measuring, comparing and testing pupils, performing manifest refractometry, instructing patient regarding medications, tests and procedures, and coordinating patient flow.

    A member of Snead Eye Group since June 2012, Piscitelli received her associate’s degree in medical assisting from Southwest Florida College.

    “We are proud of Andrea for taking the initiative to obtain her certification, as we encourage all of our new technicians to become certified,” said Dr. John W. Snead. “Snead Eye Group is dedicated to providing educational opportunities for the betterment of our staff, further enhancing the overall patient experience.”

    The COA course teaches the anatomy of the eye and surrounding area, how to recognize symptoms and document a chief complaint, and perform examinations and testing according to practice protocols and the standards set forth by the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

    Founded by Dr. John W. Snead in 1985, Snead Eye Group offers eye care for a lifetime, from fitting your first pair of glasses or contact lenses to curing cataracts while providing the latest technology and treatment options available. With locations in Fort Myers and Naples, Snead Eye Group employs more than 30 experienced staff members, three ophthalmologists and three optometrists.

     

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  • Snead Eye Group’s seminar listings – August – October 2013

    Snead Eye Group’s seminar listings – August – October 2013

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    August Vision Seminars

    8/8 Vision screening with Harley Davidson

    8/14 AAA Defensive Driving course vision screening

    8/15 Alorica employee vision screening

    8/20 Andrea Piscitelli COA announcement

     

    September Vision Seminars

    9/10 Jamaica Bay vision screening (in conjunction with Hope Visiting Nurses for Flu shots)

    9/11 AAA Defensive Driving course vision screening

    9/11 Lee County Mosquito Control vision screening (in conjunction with Hope Visiting Nurses for Flu shots)

    9/11 Tara Woods vision screening (in conjunction with Hope Visiting Nurses for Flu shots)

    9/12 Symmetric Revenue Solutions vision screening (in conjunction with Hope Visiting Nurses for Flu shots)

    9/16 Cape Coral Elks Club vision screening (in conjunction with Hope Visiting Nurses for Flu shots)

    9/17 Henderson Franklin Law Firm vision screening (in conjunction with Hope Visiting Nurses for Flu shots)

    9/18 Senior Friendship Center vision screening (in conjunction with Hope Visiting Nurses for Flu shots)

    9/19 Heritage Cove vision screening (in conjunction with Hope Visiting Nurses for Flu shots)

    9/20 Cataract Eyelid Seminar given by Dr John Snead

    9/26 Markham Norton Mosteller Wright PA accounting firm lecture and vision screening by Dr Brad Snead

     

    October Vision Seminars

    10/1 Snead Cataract supports Breast Cancer Awareness at luncheon fundraiser Ritz Carlton Naples

    10/8 Fiddlesticks vision screening (in conjunction with Hope Visiting Nurses for Flu shots)

    10/8 Olde Hickory vision screening (in conjunction with Hope Visiting Nurses for Flu shots)

    10/9 Del Tura vision screening (in conjunction with Hope Visiting Nurses for Flu shots)

    10/9 AAA Defensive Driving course vision screening

    10/10 Sunshine Mobile Village vision screening (in conjunction with Hope Visiting Nurses for Flu shots)

    10/14 Heritage Palms vision screening (in conjunction with Hope Visiting Nurses for Flu shots)

    10/15 Faith United Methodist Church vision screening (in conjunction with Hope Visiting Nurses for Flu shots)

    10/15 Dr. Brad Snead visits patients and provides screening at Calusa Harbour

    10/16 Cinnamon Cove vision screening (in conjunction with Hope Visiting Nurses for Flu shots)

    10/16 United Mechanical employee vision screening

    10/17 Forest Country Club vision screening (in conjunction with Hope Visiting Nurses for Flu shots)

    10/17 Seven Lakes vision screening (in conjunction with Hope Visiting Nurses for Flu shots)

    10/19 Dr Brad Snead gives lecture for area coders and billers at Gulf Coast Hospital

    10/22 Hughes Snell CPA employee vision screening (in conjunction with Hope Visiting Nurses for Flu shots)

    10/22 Pine Lakes vision screening (in conjunction with Hope Visiting Nurses for Flu shots)

    10/23 Dr Brad Snead does vision screening and evaluation for Collier County Sheriff’s Department

    10/24 Sabal Springs vision screening (in conjunction with Hope Visiting Nurses for Flu shots)

    10/24 Horizon Village vision screening (in conjunction with Hope Visiting Nurses for Flu shots)

    10/25 Dr. Brad Snead visits patients and provides screening at Calusa Harbour

    10/26 Snead Eye Group supports the Harry Chapin Food bank at local fund raiser and provides free vision screenings

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  • Niekum completes COA course

    Niekum completes COA course

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    FORT MYERS, Fla. (October 9, 2013) – Dr. John W. Snead, M.D., F.A.C.S., founder and medical director of Snead Eye Group, is proud to announce that Karen Niekum has completed the Certified Ophthalmic Assistant course.

                As a certified ophthalmic assistant, Niekum will work under the supervision and direction of an ophthalmologist or optometrist and perform ophthalmic clinical duties, including measuring visual acuity, instill ocular medications, obtain ocular, medical and family history, measure, compare and test pupils, perform manifest refractometry, instruct patient regarding medications, tests and procedures, and coordinate patient flow.

    A member of Snead Eye Group since February 2012, Niekum received her Bachelor of Science degree in business from the University of Phoenix.

    “We are proud of Karen for taking the initiative to obtain her certification, as we encourage all of our new technicians to become certified,” said Dr. John W. Snead. “Snead Eye Group is dedicated to providing educational opportunities for the betterment of our staff, further enhancing the overall patient experience.”

    The COA course teaches the anatomy of the eye and surrounding area, how to recognize symptoms and document a chief complaint, and perform examinations and testing according to practice protocols and the standards set forth by the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

    Founded by Dr. John W. Snead in 1985, Snead Eye Group offers eye care for a lifetime, from fitting your first pair of glasses or contact lenses to curing cataracts while providing the latest technology and treatment options available. With locations in Fort Myers and Naples, Snead Eye Group employs more than 30 experienced staff members, two ophthalmologists and three optometric doctors.

     

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

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  • Snead Eye Group offers Harley-Davidson employees vision screenings

    Snead Eye Group offers Harley-Davidson employees vision screenings

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    FORT MYERS, Fla. (Aug. 23, 2013) – Dr. John W. Snead, M.D., F.A.C.S., founder and medical director of Snead Eye Group, was pleased to partner with the HR department of Scott Fischer Enterprises to offer complimentary vision screenings for its Harley-Davidson employees, both in Fort Myers and Naples.

    These events took place on July 12 at the Fort Myers dealership location and Aug. 8 at the Naples location.

    “Our organization is committed to providing quality eye care within our community and applaud Scott Fischer Enterprises and Harley-Davidson for investing in their employee’s good health”, said Dr. John W. Snead, M.D., F.A.C.S., founder and medical director of Snead Eye Group. “Unfortunately, many eye diseases, such as glaucoma, are not symptomatic, and unless a complete eye exam is conducted with a certified physician, one’s vision can be unknowingly impaired. A complimentary vision screening should be the first step taken by a company in promoting healthy vision among its employees. A company’s success isn’t just in the hands of their employees but in the eyes of them as well.”

    Founded by Dr. John W. Snead in 1985, Snead Eye Group offers eye care for a lifetime, from fitting your first pair of glasses or contact lenses to curing cataracts while providing the latest technology and treatment options available. With locations in Fort Myers and Naples, Snead Eye Group employs more than 30 experienced staff members, three ophthalmologists and three optometrists.

     

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