Eye Doctors in Clearwater, FL - St. Luke's Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology • Clearwater, FL • Since 1968 • 1 (Clearwater) locations
About
St. Luke’s Cataract and Laser Institute is a full-service ophthalmology practice with a Clearwater presence, offering comprehensive eye care and surgical services. Highlights include cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment, retina care, LASIK refractive surgery, and cosmetic/esthetic procedures. The organization operates 9 offices nationwide (headquartered in Tarpon Springs, FL) and provides services across Tampa Bay, including Clearwater. If you’re seeking eye doctors specifically in Clearwater, St. Luke’s provides ophthalmology and related eye care from their Clearwater location as part of their broader Tampa Bay footprint.
Clinic Type
Ophthalmology
Address
501 S. Fort Harrison Ave, Clearwater, FL 33756
Phone
727-210-8811
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Opening Hours
Office hours vary by appointment. Phone available Monday–Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Phone payment, In-person payment, Financing available (via external financing)
Financing: Financing options available; Price estimate request (link)
Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What are the office hours?
Office hours vary by appointment. Our team is available to assist you by phone Monday- Friday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Trustindex.io: 4.5/5 (3099 (aggregate))
- Apple Maps: 3.2/5 (N/A)
Patients praise
- professional and knowledgeable medical staff and surgeons
- thorough evaluations and clear explanations of procedures
- kind and helpful support staff and receptionists
- clean and well-maintained facility
- good communication regarding specific health needs and comfort during visits
Common complaints
- long wait times and scheduling issues
- disappointment with post-surgery outcomes, specifically reading ability
- administrative errors in billing and appointment coordination
- historical legal case involving a severe medical complication (fungal infection)
"The Dr. who saw me explained the options I have for my specific situation. In average 'all good'. I will come back, by far its the best eye Dr. experience I had in many years."
— LocalityBiz Review"45 minutes after my scheduled appointment, I still wasn’t called into a room. There was a woman waiting over an hour for her appointment with the same doctor. ... This is all poor time management, overbooking patients, very poor planning."
— LocalityBiz Review"Everyone from check in to doctor, and everyone in between were excellent. Very thorough, everyone we encountered was great."
— Trustindex.io ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Thurmond Eye Associates – Patient Notification of Clinic Closure & Consolidation - Ascend Vision Partners — Nov 25, 2025
- Video & Digital Content Creator Healthcare Marketing Job in Tarpon Springs, FL at St. Luke's Cataract and Laser Institute — Jul 6, 2026
- Valeda® Light Therapy for Dry Macular Degeneration - Ascend Vision Partners — May 27, 2026
- Georgia M. Vong, CNA - Nurse Anesthetist in Clearwater, FL — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Kimberly Cockerham and Dr. Kimberly Ireland Bring Decades of Surgical Expertise and Compassionate Care to The Villages | — Feb 27, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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