Dr. Michael Collins - Fort Myers / South FL LASIK Eye Surgeon
Fort Myers, Florida LASIK Surgeon

Dr. Michael J. Collins, Jr., M.D., F.A.C.S. is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and has received recognition and awards for his work in the field of vision correction. He has been chosen to review articles for the Journal of Refractive Surgery and the journal Cornea. His expertise in the field makes him a sought-after lecturer at national and international ophthalmic meetings. Dr. Collins is a leader in bringing the latest breakthroughs in eye care to the south Florida. He is a highly-skilled surgeon who treats a broad spectrum of vision conditions, and he is one of your best choices for LASIK vision correction surgery in southwest Florida, including Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, and Naples, Florida. A graduate of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Dr. Collins completed a residency in eye surgery at Emory University School of Medicine. He received advanced fellowship training in corneal and refractive surgery at the prestigious Hunkeler Eye Centers in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Collins is an experienced researcher and lecturer, and his work has been published in several professional medical journals. Dr. Collins finished his advanced fellowship training in cornea and refractive surgery at the prestigious Hunkeler Eye Centers in Kansas City, Missouri. As a fellow, he was active in ophthalmic research and played significant investigator roles during numerous FDA clinical trials. An accomplished speaker, Dr. Collins lectures at international meetings on LASIK and other eye surgery. His work has been published in several professional medical journals. Licensed to practice medicine and surgery in the state of Florida, Dr. Collins is a board certified ophthalmologist and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the International Society of Refractive Surgery, the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology and the American Medical Association. Dr. Collins uses the innovative Orbscan system by Bausch & Lomb to provide a three-dimensional map of your cornea that provides detailed information he needs to make certain you are a good candidate for LASIK. After your preoperative screening, Dr. Collins may decide that a procedure other than traditional LASIK is in your best interest. Dr. Collins’ advanced training allows him to offer a variety of procedures, depending on your desires and needs. He was the first surgeon in southwest Florida (Fort Myers and Naples area) to perform the LASEK (laser subepithelial keratomilieusis) procedure for patients that have corneas too thin, too dry, or with a shape not suitable for LASIK. Some patients who previously have been told they are not good candidates for LASIK may obtain great results with a different procedure. Dr. Collins will help you choose which procedure is best for you. He is committed to providing you with the highest standard of treatment and care, giving you the best eyesight possible. If you are considering LASIK in the Fort Myers or Naples, Florida area, contact Dr. Collins today for a free consultation.

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