Category: Snead Eye Group

“Eye diseases are common and can go unnoticed for a long time.”
– Center for Disease Control & Prevention

That’s one of the MANY reasons why getting regularly scheduled eye exams is so important. 

Even if you’re very busy and might not think that you have time to get an eye exam, it could be one of the most important decisions you ever make. 

Check out this infographic to see a few more reasons why. 

If you’re ready to schedule an eye exam today, then please call this number: (239) 936-8686

Many people wonder if you can live an active lifestyle after eye surgery. Of course you can!

We’ve had patients who have eye surgery because they want to be able to live a more active lifestyle. Why? Well, it’s hard to play golf, go hiking, travel, or just do daily tasks when it’s hard for you to see or if you are experiencing pain.

Take a look at what one of our happy patients said:

“The operation was actually a breeze and the recovery even easier. The multifocal lenses have given me 20-20 vision and I am so thankful. I can play golf again!”

-Phillip R. 

So many people are intimidated or worried at the thought of eye surgery. Not only is the procedure quick and painless with a fast recovery, but the majority of our patients report a more active lifestyle afterward! 

So if you’ve been diagnosed with cataracts, glaucoma, diabetes, or even a droopy eyelid and you’re ready to fix this problem…  

Then call the number below to schedule your appointment today: (239) 936-8686

Why is self-care so important?

Well, if you don’t take care of your eyes- then who will?

If you’re not at your best- then how can you help others as best as you can? That’s right, you can’t. But there’s hope. Take the story below as an example:

“I was very comforted after my wife’s first appointment at Snead Eye Group. Knowing that the professional Snead staff was going to take care of my wife of 50 years, I truly felt she was in good hands. And you know something? Now, she can look at this handsome, smiling face without any obstruction to her eyesight! All thanks to Snead Eye Group!”

-Fred G

As you can see, self-care helps you:

• Take care of your own health.
• Better manage your family’s health and peace of mind.
• And be more present with your friends and family.

You’ve done so much for others. It’s time for you to take care of yourself! Call this number to schedule your eye exam today: (239) 936-8686

How would you like to get your eye exams and your hearing test at the same place? Well, now you can!

Because Snead Eye Group is THRILLED to announce our partnership with one of Florida’s top hearing doctors, Dr. Ann Rasmussen.

Here’s how our partnership works.  Dr. Rasmussen will be at our office regularly to see her patients and any patient of the Snead Eye Group that needs a hearing test. 

Even better, the hearing test is FREE!

So if you would like to have your eye exams and hearing exams done all at the same office, then please see the details below to get more information.

Phone number: 415-269-7521
Email: hear@doctorshearingllc.com

Caring for your eyes, your children’s eyes, and your parents’ vision is stressful. What eye doctor do you visit? How often do you go? And what do you do if there’s an emergency?
If you think about these things- then you’ll love this case study.

The Problem:

Jackie is a mother in her 40s. She has a big family where she lives with her kids, and her parents live next door. Jackie puts her heart and soul into taking care of everybody, and a big part of that care is making sure her parents have healthy vision.

One day, she was talking to her father, Richard, and he told her he had “foggy vision” causing it to be more difficult to see… so she raced to the internet to find an eye doctor. She wanted an eye doctor she could trust, who would take care of her father and the rest of her family should they need eye care in the future too.

The Solution:

Jackie and her father gave Snead Eye Group a chance. She called our office, and we scheduled them for an appointment.

During the examination, we found that he had cataracts in both eyes. You could see the worry in Jackie’s eyes for her father. However, after we told them how common cataracts are, and how easy removing a cataract is, they were comfortable in moving forward with the option of surgery.

So- Dr. Snead performed laser cataract surgery, and was then able to place the Panoptix Trifocal Lenses in both of Richard’s eyes.

The Result:

Jackie’s father had a quick recovery after his surgery. In fact, he was back to his normal daily routine the very next day. He even said that it’s like his eyes were 20 years younger.
Why?
Because he could see better than ever. Thanks to the trifocal lenses- objects appear clearer and sharper, and now he rarely has to wear glasses at all. Pretty cool, right?

Studies show that 80.5% of people who have Panoptix lenses report not having to wear glasses in the last week. In fact, 99% of people say they would choose Panoptix lenses again, and 98% would recommend them to family and friends.

Jackie and Richard had a great experience with Snead Eye Group. We hope you’ll be our next happy patient.
To book an appointment today, please call this number:  (239) 936-8686

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Early intervention will allow you to continue to care for your loved ones into the foreseeable future – your good health is their good health.

If you’re a mom- who wants to be able to take care of your family for a few more decades… While feeling amazing. Then I think you will like this story. 

One day- a lady walked into my office. She was worried about her eyes… Over the past couple weeks- her vision started to get blurry, foggy, and it was getting harder for her to read.  So she scheduled an eye exam, and when we peered through her pupil deep into her eyes- we found the problem. 

Cataracts, however- we were also fortunate. Why? Because cataracts- when left untreated can lead to blindness and we had caught them way before they could cause any big problems. 

So she decided to get eye surgery to remove the cataracts, and here’s what she had to say after:

“Dr Brad Snead and his office staff are professional, caring and always make you feel welcome and put you at ease.  My cataract and eyelid surgery were scheduled and the surgery was performed at the surgery center next door to the office.  The surgery center nurses and staff are awesome.  Thank you for taking good care of me.” -M Meyer

Now she can rest easy- knowing she will have the power to care for her loved ones for many more years… Because your eyes are the window to the world. It’s hard to care for your family and yourself when it’s hard to see. 

So here’s what we recommend: 

Book an appointment with one of our eye specialists as soon as possible. You’ll leave feeling confident knowing your eye health is in good hands… 

If interested in booking an appointment- please call this number: (239) 936-8686

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If you want to look younger, see clearer, and take care of your family for many more years. Then I think you will love this story.

Carla came to the Snead Eye Group 7 years ago. Like many people- she had neglected going to the eye doctor for many years. However, she knew it was time to come in for a visit when her vision started getting foggier.

She walked into my office, and that’s when she told me about her eye problems. She was worried that she wasn’t going to be able to take care of herself or her family. So that’s when I told her about our “Continuum of Care” practice.

What’s The Continuum Of Care You Ask?

We started on her first visit by creating a vision for her health.

Carla told me that she wanted to enjoy better eyesight so she didn’t have to wear ugly glasses. She also wanted her eyes to look younger, get rid of some of the wrinkles, and have an easy time reading books, driving, watching her grandchildren.

I also told Carla: “With Continuum of Care- not only can we help you create a vision for your eye health. But we also monitor your eye health so we can catch problems before they become a BIG problem.”

That’s very important. Why? Because your eyes aren’t just a window into your eye health… but they are a window into your entire body.

Did you know that your eye doctor can catch heart disease and cancer by just looking into your eyes? As well as many other life threatening health issues.

Pretty cool right? Well- when you’re on a Continuum of Care plan- we catch those issues before they get out of control- health problems that cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars, your health, and maybe even your life.

And of course- we can easily catch common eye problems such as glaucoma and cataracts.

And That’s Exactly What Happened To Carla

One day a few years ago- she came in for one of her regular eye exams. It’s a good thing she came into the office. Because when one of our doctors looked into her pupil- we noticed signs of cataracts.

So immediately – she ordered a “Slit Lamp Examination” a test which allows a doctor to view your cornea, iris, and lens under intense magnification to find abnormalities. The test showed that Carla had an early case of Cataracts. Now, cataracts take time to progress- but if they’re left untreated, cataracts can lead to blindness.

So it’s a good thing we caught the cataracts early… and removing them was simple- our doctor performed the “LenSx Femtosecond Laser Cataract Surgery.” And after a short recovery- Carla was left feeling (and seeing) better than ever!

Here’s What Happened After Carla’s 7 Years Of “Continuum Of Care”

Not only did we help Carla achieve her goals of seeing clearly without glasses. Making her look younger by treating her eyes, wrinkles, and vision… but we also helped her remove her cataracts before they got out of control.

However, it wasn’t just Carla who benefited. But her entire family is now a part of the “Continuum of Care” plan too… her husband, her children, and her grandchildren. It also means that Carla can rest assured knowing that she has the best eye doctors on her side- making sure that she has the energy, health, and confidence needed to take care of her family for many more years.

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Prevent Blindness has designated April as Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month in an effort to educate women about the steps they can take today to help preserve vision in the future.

Can you believe it’s April already? Spring has certainly sprung, and Mother Nature is busy once again with her annual plans for renewal, rejuvenation, and revitalization. While spring in Florida differs from what our neighbors to the north experience as their snow melts and temperatures are on the rise, this inevitable change of season in Florida can be equally exhilarating and inspirational with its cool nights, warm days and lower humidity.

Ladies, as you enjoy this change of seasonal weather, we invite you to also consider the “seasonal” changes occurring in your own bodies — especially those related to the health and longevity of your eyesight. The sobering statistic is that, “Women are at higher risk than men for most eye diseases, yet one in four has not had an eye exam in last two years,” according to a study conducted by Prevent Blindness. 

WHY ARE WOMEN MORE AT RISK THAN MEN?

Unfortunately, the significant hormonal fluctuations experienced over the course of a woman’s life can negatively impact eye health. Additionally, the natural aging of eyes is more prevalent among women simply because women tend to live longer than men; this statistic means that (generally speaking) women have more time than men to develop eye diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

More specifically, research shows that women-specific factors —many having to do with changes in hormone levels— can have a significant impact on eye health:

• Autoimmune diseases: Women are more likely to experience lupus, multiple sclerosis (MS), rheumatoid arthritis, and Sjögren’s syndrome (this destroys the glands in the eye and mouth that produce moisture). These diseases can impact the eye negatively.
• Birth control/HRT: These may cause blood clots and strokes which can cause vision problems. Birth control/HRT can also increase women’s chances of cataracts and dry eye.
• Fertility drugs: Women who take fertility drugs may experience spots in their vision.
• Pregnancy: There are several changes that take place in a woman’s body during pregnancy, and eyes are not left out. Dry eye syndrome, light sensitivity, prescription changes, and eye puffiness are the most common eye problems seen in pregnant women. Migraines are common in pregnant women, which can cause light sensitivity. Higher blood pressure during pregnancy can cause blurry vision and retinal detachment.
• Breast cancer: Drugs taken to treat or prevent breast cancer can increase your risk of cataracts, eye bleeds, itchy eyes, and light sensitivity.
• Menopause: Women who undergo menopause may experience dry eye syndrome and uveitis (eye inflammation).

HOW CAN WOMEN REDUCE THE RISK OF FUTURE VISION PROBLEMS?

• Choose Healthy Foods. Increasing water consumption and including foods in your diet which contain beta-carotene, lutein, lycopene, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin C, vitamin E, zinc, and zeaxanthin will help you maintain healthy vision. (See this month’s SNEAD Healthy Eye Recipe here.)
• Quit smoking. Smoking increases chances of eye disease immensely.
• Reduce consumption of sodium and caffeine.
• If you are pregnant, visit your eye doctor a couple times during your pregnancy (and soon afterward) to discuss any vision changes.
• Most importantly: Receive annual eye exams. Only an eye care professional, such as those at Snead Eye Group, can accurately monitor your vision status.