Dr. Michael J Collins M.D.
Ophthalmologist
6900 International Center Blvd Fort Myers FL, 33912About
Dr. Michael Collins is an ophthalmologist practicing in Fort Myers, FL. Dr. Collins specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Collins can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Collins can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 1996
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Pterygium
- Macular Degeneration
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Macular Hole
- Birthmark
- Corneal Ulcer
- Astigmatism
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Conjunctivitis
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