The Snowbird Eye Care Checklist: What to Schedule While You’re Near Marco Island This Season
Arriving for the season near Marco Island usually comes with a to-do list: open up the house, restock the kitchen, and get back on the tee sheet. Your eyes deserve a spot on that list too. A few months in Southwest Florida is a great window to catch up on eye care, especially if your vision has changed since last season.
Ginsberg Eye is located in Naples, about 18 miles from Marco Island, and many of our patients are seasonal residents. Use this checklist to make the most of your time here.
1. Book a Comprehensive Eye Exam
If it has been a while since your last full exam, start there. A comprehensive visit is the best way to get a clear picture of your eye health and talk through any changes you have noticed. If your previous eye doctor has retired, our office staff are happy to assist with transferring your records from another doctor. Call our Naples office at 239.325.2015 to schedule.
2. Pay Attention to Cloudy or Dim Vision
Cataracts tend to form slowly, so changes can sneak up on you. Clouded or blurry vision, sensitivity to light, halos around lights, fading colors, and trouble seeing at night are all common signs. Take our cataract self-test, and if you are a candidate, consider cataract surgery near Marco Island.
Lens options at Ginsberg Eye include the light-adjustable lens, which can be fine-tuned after surgery once your eye has healed. Because cataract surgery and any follow-up care take time, it helps to start the conversation early in your stay.
3. Reassess Your Reading Glasses
If you are over 45 and reading glasses have become a must, or night driving has become harder, the change is likely coming from the eye’s natural lens. Ginsberg Eye explains this process as Dysfunctional Lens Syndrome. Starting around age 42, the natural lens begins to stiffen and lose focusing power.
Refractive lens exchange (RLE) replaces the natural lens with a custom-selected intraocular lens to reduce or eliminate the need for glasses, contacts, and reading glasses. RLE is performed in our in-office surgery suite in Naples and takes about 10 minutes per eye. Try our RLE self-evaluation to see if it may be right for you.
4. Ask About LASIK If You Are Under 45
For younger patients who rely on glasses or contacts, All Laser LASIK may be an option. LASIK is typically for patients 18 to 45 and is performed in our in-office suite in Estero. Call our Estero office at 239.325.2020 to schedule a LASIK consultation.
5. Do Not Ignore Dry, Gritty Eyes
Island life is wonderful, but environmental factors such as wind, dry air, allergens, and Red Tide can contribute to dry eye symptoms. If your eyes feel dry, gritty, red, or tired, let us know.
Ginsberg Eye offers dry eye treatment, including Lumecca IPL therapy. This non-invasive in-office treatment typically lasts about 20 minutes, and you can return to your normal activities right away.
6. Plan Procedures Around Your Calendar
If you decide on a procedure, timing matters. We recommend scheduling your consultation early in your stay, and Ginsberg Eye will schedule your follow-up visits with you after your procedure. That way, your care is complete before you head north.
Why Seasonal Residents Choose Ginsberg Eye
Barrett Ross Ginsberg, M.D., is a board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist with over two decades of experience and the founder and medical director of Ginsberg Eye, a boutique ophthalmology practice in Olde Naples. He earned Resident of the Year at the University of Florida Shands Teaching Hospital, then completed a fellowship in Cornea, Cataract Surgery, Refractive Surgery, and Uveitis at the University of California, Davis. Over his career, Dr. Ginsberg has performed thousands of eye surgeries, served as an associate professor at both the University of South Florida and Nova Southeastern University, and lectured at the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
Ginsberg Eye was built on unhurried, deeply personal care. Want a preview before your visit? Take our virtual office tour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the closest Ginsberg Eye office to Marco Island?
Our Naples office is the closest, about 18 miles from Marco Island. We also have an office in Estero, about 40 miles away, where All Laser LASIK is performed.
Can I have surgery if I only live near Marco Island part of the year?
Yes. Many of our patients are seasonal residents. We recommend scheduling your consultation early in your stay, and we will schedule your follow-up visits with you after your procedure.
Can Ginsberg Eye get my records from my previous eye doctor?
Yes. Our office staff are happy to assist with transferring your records from another doctor.
Check Eye Care Off Your Seasonal List
Make this the season you see clearly. Call Ginsberg Eye at 239.325.2015 or complete our online form to schedule your visit at our Naples office near Marco Island. You can also learn more about eye care near Marco Island.
