Is Your Eye Doctor Retiring? How to Choose a New Ophthalmologist near Marco Island
Finding out that your eye doctor is retiring can feel unsettling, especially if you have spent years building a relationship with one practice. For many Marco Island residents, it also raises practical questions. Who will manage your ongoing care? Where will your records go? And how do you choose a new ophthalmologist you can trust with something as important as your vision?
The good news is that switching eye doctors does not have to be stressful. Ginsberg Eye is located in Naples, about 18 miles from Marco Island, and welcomes new patients from the island and surrounding communities. Below, we walk through what to look for in a new ophthalmologist near Marco Island and what the transition to Ginsberg Eye looks like.
Start with Training and Experience
Not every eye care provider has the same background. An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who can diagnose eye conditions, provide medical treatment, and perform eye surgery. When you are comparing practices, look closely at each surgeon’s training, board certification, and surgical experience.
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.
That depth of experience matters most when you need more than a routine visit, whether that means cataract surgery, vision correction, or treatment for a chronic condition like dry eye.
Look for a Practice That Covers Your Whole Eye Care Journey
When your eye doctor retires, it is a good time to think about where your vision needs may go over the next several years. Choosing a practice that offers a full range of services means you will not have to switch again if your needs change. At Ginsberg Eye, Marco Island patients have access to:
- Cataract surgery, including lens options like the light-adjustable lens, with surgery performed at an accredited surgery center
- Refractive lens exchange (RLE), performed in our in-office surgery suite in Naples
- All Laser LASIK, performed in our in-office suite in Estero.
- Dry eye diagnosis and treatment, including Lumecca IPL therapy
Ask How Patients Are Treated
Credentials are important, but so is the experience you will have every time you walk through the door. Some practices see a high volume of patients each day, which can leave you feeling rushed. Ginsberg Eye was built as a boutique practice centered on unhurried, deeply personal care, where patients feel truly seen, never rushed, and always heard.
Ginsberg Eye is also the only practice in Southwest Florida offering office-based RLE. Instead of a surgery center shared by patients from multiple clinics, RLE takes place in our private surgery suite with the same specialized staff who care for you from consultation onward.
Want to hear from patients directly? Read our patient testimonials, or take our virtual office tour to see the practice before your first visit.
Consider Location and Convenience
For Marco Island residents, convenience matters, particularly if you need several visits for surgery and follow-up care. Our Naples office is the closest Ginsberg Eye location, about 18 miles from Marco Island. Consultations are also available at our Estero office, which is where All Laser LASIK is performed.
If you have a procedure, Ginsberg Eye will schedule your follow-up visits with you after your procedure, so you know exactly when to come back. That can be especially helpful for seasonal residents planning around their time in Florida.
Make the Records Transfer Simple
One of the biggest worries patients have when their eye doctor retires is what happens to their records. At Ginsberg Eye, our office staff are happy to assist with transferring your records from another doctor. Just let us know when you call our Naples office at 239.325.2015 to schedule, and we will help you get started.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ginsberg Eye accepting new patients from Marco Island?
Yes. Ginsberg Eye welcomes new patients from Marco Island. Call our Naples office at 239.325.2015 to schedule your first visit.
Can Ginsberg Eye help me transfer my records?
Yes. Our office staff are happy to assist with transferring your records from another doctor.
Which Ginsberg Eye office is closest to Marco Island?
Our Naples office is the closest, about 18 miles from Marco Island. We also have an office in Estero.
Schedule Your First Visit with Ginsberg Eye
If your eye doctor is retiring, you do not have to navigate the change alone. Visit our new patient page for Marco Island residents, or call Ginsberg Eye at 239.325.2015 to schedule your first appointment at our Naples office.
