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Michael Collins Jr., MD, Ophthalmology, Fort Myers, FL

MichaelCollinsJr.MDFACS

Ophthalmology Fort Myers, FL

Cataract Related, Cornea & External Disease, Refractive Surgery

President and Medical Director/Collins Vision

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  • Office

    6900 International Center Blvd.
    Fort Myers, FL 33912
    Phone+1 239-936-4706

Education & Training

  • Durrie Vision
    Durrie Vision2000 - 2001
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineResidency, Ophthalmology, 1997 - 2000
  • Emory Univ SOM
    Emory Univ SOM1997 - 2000
  • Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
    Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 1996 - 1997
  • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
    Vanderbilt University School of MedicineClass of 1996
  • University of Virginia
    University of VirginiaB.A, Distinction, 1991

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2001 - 2026
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 1997 - 2001
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Medflow EHR, Medflow, Inc., 2013
  • Awarded Fellowship American College of Surgeons, 2004
  • Best Scientific Presentation Award Emory Eye Residents Day, 1999
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Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

  • Tracker Allows Effective LASIK in Eyes with Nystagmus.  
    MJ Collins, Ophthalmology Times
  • LASEK Approach Cuts Problematic Flap Risks.  
    DS Durrie, MJ Collins, Ophthalmology Times
  • What Your LASIK Enhancement Rate Says About You: Your percentage affects profitability and patient satisfaction. These strategies can lower it.  
    DS Durrie, MJ Collins, Ophthalmology Management
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Abstracts/Posters

  • The Effects of Laser In Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) on the Corneal Endothelium: Three Year Postoperative Effects.
    MJ Collins, RG Azar, RE Smith, GO Waring, RD Stulting, KP Thompson, JD Carr, DA Palay, HF Edelhauser, Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci? 40 (Suppl.):4726
  • Subretinal Inoculation of the Posterior Compartment (PC) in a Murine Ocular Melanoma Model Using a Pars Plana Approach.
    MJ Collins, DA Saperstein, A Capone, BC Barron, CE Diaz, HE Grossniklaus, Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci? 39 (Suppl.):1305
  • Improved Sensitivity of Chitin Assay for Quantification of Fungi in Experimental Infections.
    DM O’Day, RD Robinson, TN Oeltmann, RA Logan, MJ Collins, W.S. Head, Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci? 35(Suppl.):1676

Lectures

  • The Effects of Laser In Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) on the Corneal Endothelium: Three Year Postoperatively. 
    1999 Fall World Refractive Surgery Symposium of the International Society of Refractive Surgery, FL
  • Ophthalmology Update: Wavefront Analysis. 
    Instructor for Lee Memorial Health System Educational Seminar, Fort Myers, Florida
  • Post­Operative Management of the LASIK Patient. 
    Instructor for Optometric Educational Seminar, Fort Myers, Florida
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Press Mentions

  • Dale Earnhardt Jr. Says Recovery Going Well with Steady Improvement
    Dale Earnhardt Jr. Says Recovery Going Well with Steady ImprovementSeptember 6th, 2016
  • University of Pittsburgh Sports Concussion Program Develops New Test
    University of Pittsburgh Sports Concussion Program Develops New TestSeptember 15th, 2014
  • UPMC Develops New Concussion Test
    UPMC Develops New Concussion TestSeptember 15th, 2014

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