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  • 3 Reasons to Always Bring Your Glasses to an Eye Exam

    3 Reasons to Always Bring Your Glasses to an Eye Exam

    Do you dislike your eyeglasses? Maybe they don’t improve your vision as much as you would like, or you just don’t like wearing them. When this is the case, you may neglect to bring your glasses to your eye appointments, thinking the optometrist should start from scratch rather than work from a pair of glasses you’re not fond of. Other times, you may accidentally leave your glasses at home or grab the wrong pair as you rush out the door to your appointment. However, it’s important to always bring your glasses to an eye exam. Here are three reasons why.

    Your eye doctor needs to know what type of glasses you have and how you wear them.

    Regardless of whether you like your glasses, your eye doctor still wants to see them, even if the goal is to find out what’s not working for you. Do you wear glasses to correct distance vision, or do you have reading glasses for up-close tasks? Do the glasses have bifocal or trifocal lenses? Do they have progressive lenses that darken when you step outside? What about blue-blocking, scratch-resistant, or anti-glare coatings? The only way for your eye doctor to know is if you bring your glasses to your appointment.

    Your eye doctor wants to evaluate how well you see with your glasses.

    If your biggest complaint is that your glasses don’t correct your vision properly, it’s helpful for your eye doctor to examine them. A special machine can measure the prescription of your corrective lenses, which your eye doctor can compare to the actual refractive errors in your eyes. Chances are if you’re not seeing clearly, your prescription needs an update.

    Your eye doctor wants to compare your current prescription to the new one.

    Many people with eyeglasses have some degree of astigmatism. If the optometrist changes your prescription too dramatically, you may not tolerate new glasses well. Eye strain, headaches, a pulling sensation, or the impression that flat objects are slanted could make the new glasses worse than your old ones! These problems may be avoided if your eye doctor can use your old glasses for reference when determining the right strength for new prescription lenses.

    Schedule Your Next Eye Exam at Snead Eye Group

    If it’s been more than a year since your last eye exam, it’s time to schedule a visit. Be sure to bring your glasses with you, even if you don’t like them or you ordinarily wear contact lenses. By doing so, you’ll make the most of your visit and leave with the best vision possible. If you’re looking for a new eye doctor, see what Snead Eye Group has to offer. We deliver the highest quality care and are committed to educating patients about their eye health. Our goal is to improve your quality of life by helping you see more clearly! Call (239) 936-8686 or contact us online today to schedule an eye exam in Fort Myers, Naples, Bonita Springs, or Cape Coral, FL.

  • Why Polarized Lenses?

    Why Polarized Lenses?

    For all the benefits we receive from the sun, its light can pose serious vision problems. Sunlight reflecting off smooth water, snow or flat roads can create glare which is not only annoying but can often be dangerous. Blinding sun glare can cause accidents, snow blindness and can even sunburn your eyes. Long term exposure to sun glare has been known to cause cataracts. Thankfully, polarized lenses can shield you against the dangers of intense glare.

    The Benefits of Polarized Sunglasses:

    A virtually invisible filter can be built into lenses to eliminate the amount of reflecting light that enters the eye. Polarized lenses not only reduce glare, they make images appear sharper and clearer, increasing visual clarity and comfort. Available for prescription and non-prescription sunglasses, polarized lenses can be worn indoors by light-sensitive people, including post-cataract surgery patients and those continually exposed to bright sunlight through windows.

    Most polarized sunglasses provide UV protection which is important to maintaining healthy eyesight. Just as we put on sunscreen to protect our skin, it’s critical that we protect our eyes from UV rays too.

    While any type of eye gear is better than no eye gear at all, investing in a pair of quality sunglasses will not only enhance your outdoor lifestyle but also protect your eyes from the sun’s harmful UV rays. If you have any additional questions ask our licensed opticians, and they will help you narrow down the best pair for your outdoor visual needs. (239) 230-0318

  • How Other Men Address Eye Concerns

    How Other Men Address Eye Concerns

    We held a poll on our social media sites asking men fifty-years-old and up what their eye care routine consisted of. Believe it or not, there weren’t many varying opinions. The bulk of the results simply stated that they wore polarized sunglasses when they were outside, they would visit an eye doctor once every-other-year, and one individual stated he eats carrots… Men, this simply isn’t enough! Once you reach your fifties, you should meet with an eye doctor annually, partake in an iWellness exam, and resolve any vision impairments.

    By simply visiting your eye doctor regularly, you drastically decrease the impact of chronic vision problems! Meeting often gives your eye doctor the ability to provide an early diagnosis if there are any major issues. From there, they would be able to provide a treatment plan and pave a path to recovery or minimize the impact of unavoidable eye disease. Becoming familiar and building a relationship with your eye doctor is a must. To be frank, you only have two eyes; once your vision is gone, it’s gone forever. This isn’t a situation you want to roll the dice with; be proactive and protect your vision for the long run.

    Just as it is important to visit your medical doctor for a yearly check-up, it is equally important to have routine eye examinations with your eye care specialist regularly. There are far too many severe eye diseases that tend to go unnoticed because the symptoms occur slowly and grow worse over time. Don’t wait until it’s too late, visit your eye care specialist at Snead Eye Group, and take an iWellness exam. The iWellness screening provides you with a report on the thickness of your retina, among other vital information. From there, the machine will take high-resolution pictures of your eye and will then provide you with a “symmetry analysis.” These powerful steps help the doctors detect early signs of macular degeneration, glaucoma, and cataracts. This ultimately means that you get to rest easy at night knowing your iWellness screenings are helping preserve your vision for many years to come.

    Lastly, you should always manage any current vision issues now before they continue to worsen. If you have any questions regarding concerns that you might be experiencing with your vision give us a call at (239) 230-0318. The doctors and staff at Snead Eye Group believe that your health care needs are important to the quality of your life, and we want to help you achieve the best possible vision.

  • Snead Insights – Annual Eye Exams Can Be Lifesavers!

    Snead Insights – Annual Eye Exams Can Be Lifesavers!

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    It’s important not to wait until you notice a change in your vision before scheduling your annual eye exam because eye problems are many times silent and present no symptoms. A recent study found that one in four adults were unaware that an eye exam could prevent them from losing their eye sight. Even if you’ve had laser vision surgery or have naturally good vision, it’s important to see your eye care professional annually. During your exam, a SNEAD EYE GROUP physician will look for eye muscle imbalance, vision disorders, and eye disease that could potentially cause future problems.

    So don’t wait until a street sign looks blurry, or you have trouble seeing objects close up. In addition to detecting vision changes, regular eye exams can also detect life-threatening conditions such as high cholesterol and even brain tumors. The slower months in Southwest Florida are a good time to visit SNEAD EYE GROUP.

    During the month of August, SNEAD EYE GROUP is offering 30% off eyeglass frames in our optical department.

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

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  • Walgreen’s Senior Day Free Vision Screening

    Walgreen’s Senior Day Free Vision Screening

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    Snead Eye Group Vision ScreeningJoin Snead Eye Group for a free vision screening at the Walgreens on 9150 Kings Crossing Rd. Fort Myers, FL. (Off Daniels Pkwy.)

    The screenings will be offered on Walgreen’s Senior Day August 4th, from 9-11am.

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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • SneadCataract changes name to Snead Eye Group

    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.