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SneadCataract changes name to Snead Eye Group

SneadCataract changes name to Snead Eye Group

Offering eye care for a lifetime

FORT MYERS, Fla. (June 26, 2013)— After 28 years in business, Snead Cataract changes its business name to Snead Eye Group to better serve patients in the community.

“Our name change comes with the recent expansion of our organization and the services we provide as well as the new addition of Dr. Brad Snead in July,” said Dr. John W. Snead, M.D., F.A.C.S., founder and medical director of Snead Eye Group. “The name change further defines our goal to grow into one of the largest ophthalmology practices in the Southwest Florida area.”

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 and five certified eye physicians.

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

July 17, 2013
Snead Eye Group offers new vision simulator for cataract patients

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Snead Eye Group offers new vision simulator for cataract patients

FORT MYERS, Fla. (July 17, 2013) – Snead Eye Group is pleased to announce the availability of the new AMO Vision Simulator, an application designed to assist physicians in better providing their patients with a comprehensive understanding of common eye conditions, including presbyopia and cataracts, and to simulate the conditions they may be experiencing.

With the help of new state-of-the-art technology from Abbott and the Apple iPad, the new AMO Vision Simulator helps patients visualize their lens of choice before having it implanted. It also helps to graphically illustrate the different types of performance benefits or limitations of each lens type based on each patient’s individual condition.

“This application is extremely helpful in creating realistic patient expectations and reducing dependency on glasses,” said Dr. John W. Snead, M.D., F.A.C.S., founder and medical director of Snead Eye Group. “Our goal is to always provide in-depth education for our patients, and we commend AMO for bringing this technology to the forefront. We hope to better educate each and every patient with cataracts using this latest technology.”

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 and five certified eye physicians.

For more information or for a complimentary cataract screening, please call 239-936-8686 or visit www.SneadEyeGroup.com.

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July 17, 2013
Dr. Brad Snead joins Snead Eye Group

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Dr. Brad Snead joins Snead Eye Group

FORT MYERS, Fla. (July 8, 2013) – Dr. John W. Snead, M.D., F.A.C.S., founder and medical director of Snead Eye Group, announces that Dr. Brad Snead, M.D. has joined the practice.

Dr. Brad Snead recently completed his ophthalmology residency at Georgia Regents University in Augusta. As Georgia Regents’ Ophthalmology Residency Program is recognized as a leading program in the country, Dr. Brad Snead’s surgical training, expertise and case volume far exceeds many other doctors in practice today. He earned his bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences, Summa Cum Laude from Auburn University and his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham. Dr. Brad Snead also completed an internal medicine internship at Baptist Hospital in Birmingham.

In 2011, he was awarded first place for his resident research at GRU’s Research Symposium. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the American Medical Association and the American College of Physicians.

“We are very pleased to have someone with Dr. Brad Snead’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. Brad Snead begins working for the practice on July 8, 2013.

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 and five certified eye physicians.

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July 8, 2013
Snead Eye Group to provide safety education

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Snead Eye Group to provide safety education

FORT MYERS, Fla. (June 14, 2013) – Just in time for Fourth of July celebrations, Dr. Jay Rosen, board certified optometric physician of Snead Eye Group, will hold a lecture on fireworks hazards and dealing with traumatic injuries, stressing the importance of annual eye exams to protect one’s vision, at the Cape Coral Fire Department, Station 8 on Friday, June 21 at 9 a.m.

According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, an estimated 17 percent of fireworks-related injuries affect the eyes, leading to visual loss or blindness. Each year, 400 Americans lose vision in one or both eyes during Fourth of July celebrations due to eye injuries. The majority of eye injuries occur in children younger than 16, who are not aware of the potential danger in handling any type of firework.

As part of the Lee County Injury Prevention Coalition membership, Battalion Chief of EMS Ryan Lamb recognized a need to further prepare his firefighters and EMS personnel in the event of an eye injury.

“Because we depend heavily on our emergency responders, it’s important to work hand in hand with them to ensure the health and safety of our community,” said Dr. Rosen.

Founded by Dr. Snead in 1985, Snead Eye Group provides comprehensive eye care, including eye surgery to patients in Lee, Collier and surrounding counties.

For more information or for a complimentary cataract screening, please call 239-936-8686 or visit www.SneadCataract.com.
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June 14, 2013
Snead Eye Group expands optical line offerings

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Snead Eye Group expands optical line offerings

FORT MYERS, Fla. (May 28, 2013) – Snead Eye Group has expanded its eyeglass offerings available in its full-service optical department. Snead Eye Group offers a broad selection of eyeglasses, sunglasses, contact lenses and accessories.

New lines include Michael Kors, Tommy Hilfiger, Ed Hardy as well as Vera Bradley including readymade Vera readers. The department has also increased its Hickey Freeman, Earnest Hemmingway and Fendi lines due to popular demand.

Snead Eye Group continues to carry Gucci, Carrera, Vera Wang, Flexon, Liz Claiborne, Laura Ashley, Bebe, BCBG, Addidas, Kliick and Nodoka.

Two of Snead Eye Group’s local optical departments are located at 4790 Barkley Circle, Building C, Unit 103 in Fort Myers, and at 5335 Airport Pulling Road North in Naples in the Bed, Bath & Beyond Plaza. They are both open during regular office hours Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to noon.

Founded by Dr. Snead in 1985, Snead Eye Group provides comprehensive eye care, including eye surgery to patients in Lee, Collier and surrounding counties.

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

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May 28, 2013
Snead Eye Group offers Free Community Eye-Health Check-Up Events

As a service to our community, The Snead Eye Group, founded by Dr. John Snead in 1985, offers thorough, free “Eye-Health Check-Up” events at a variety of Southwest Florida locations such as: real estate developments, retirement communities,social forums, and expos. During this free service, our knowledgeable staff conducts a vision screening and a slit lamp exam in order to detect any vision problems such as; the beginning of cataracts, decreased vision due to other diseases/impairments or loss of peripheral vision as a result of droopy eyelids.

Too often, people neglect their vision due to busy schedules or other challenges in their lives. Dr. Snead knows that a thorough preliminary screening is important to find potential problems early, in order to provide preventative care or corrective treatment before the problem gets
worse.

The Snead Eye Group provides comprehensive eye care, including: surgery and or treatments for cataracts, astigmatism, glaucoma, eye floaters and other diseases of the eye; corrective vision techniques such as prescription glasses, contact lenses and implants; as well as a wide range of
cosmetic care.

The Snead Eye Group is currently partnering with AAA to provide this complimentary “Eye Health Check-Up” service to the auto insurance company’s Senior Defensive Driver Classes.

The Snead Eye Group has convenient offices throughout Southwest Florida, from Naples to Port Charlotte.

April 17, 2013