Due to the fact that a lot of patients were travelling from Lee County to see Dr. Zimm, he opened the first satellite office in Fort Myers in 2000. Due to the rapid growth of Southwest Florida, All Saints Eye Center opened a third office in south Naples and a fourth location in Fort Myers by 2002. At that time, the staff had grown to approximately 20 people including four optometrists as well as an optical shop in all locations.
In 2004, Dr. Zimm and other local ophthalmologists opened Doctors Outpatient Surgery Center, an accredited ambulatory surgery center located in north Naples. This state of the art facility is where Dr. Zimm performs the majority of his surgical cases.
In 2012, it was apparent that we had outgrown one of our Fort Myers locations and, therefore, we moved to a free standing facility on Metro Parkway. The south Naples office experienced similar expansion and, in 2015, a building was constructed on Heritage Trail directly off of Davis Boulevard.
In an effort to provide the finest, and highest level, of care to the people of Southwest Florida, Dr. Zimm added sub-specialists in the area of oculoplastic, retina, and dermatology staff has grown to over fifty employees all dedicated to provide
Our goal is to provide the highest quality eyecare to our patients. Therefore, each patient must be treated as if they are the only patient in our practice. Our mission can be summed up in one sentence...
Tears play an important role in eye health and strong vision as they keep the eyes lubricated, nourished and clean of debris and bacteria. Dry eye syndrome is a common condition in which the body is not able to produce a sufficient amount of tears. A common condition, dry eye syndrome can cause several symptoms including irritation, red eye and blurred vision.
The board certified ophthalmologists at All Saints Eye Center understand that although a benign condition, dry eye syndrome can make everyday life uncomfortable. Our team has helped hundreds of Naples patients who suffer from chronic dry eye find relief using the most up-to-date and advanced treatment options available today.
Treatment for chronic dry eye will varies depending on the cause, symptoms and severity of the condition. After conducting a comprehensive eye exam, our team at All Saints Eye Center can devise a treatment plan tailored to meet your specific needs.
Prescription eye drops (Restasis). This prescription medication lubricates the surface of the eye and reduces inflammation associated with dry eye. This in turn helps the body produce more tears to keep the eyes lubricated and nourished.
Punctal plugs. These small, sterile devices are inserted into the small openings of the tear drainage ducts located in the inner corner of the upper and lower eyelids in order to stop tear drainage. This allows the tear film to stay longer on the surface of the eye, improving dry eye symptoms