St. Michael's Eye & Laser Institute

St. Michael's Eye & Laser Institute St. Michael's Eye and Laser has been providing to the BEST in Eye Care since 1961. Our Focus is on You! Elevate your vision at St. Michael’s! �
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Michael’s Eye & Laser Institute, Tampa Bay's eye care hotspot! Why choose us?

� Full-Scope Eye Care: From routine check-ups to advanced surgeries like LASIK and corneal transplants, we’ve got you covered.

� State-of-the-Art Tech: Our cutting-edge laser equipment ensures top-tier care.

� Expert Team: With over 100 years of combined surgical experience, we're Tampa Bay’s trusted eye care pros.

� Personalized Service: At St. Michael's, you're not just another patient. We pride ourselves on delivering personalized, compassionate service every step of the way. See the world in high-def with St.

01/26/2026

Your phone doesn’t emit harmful rays. The best setting is simply the one that feels most comfortable and matches your surrounding light. Listen to your eyes.

01/25/2026

Yes, your eyes can reveal signs of diabetes 👁️🩺

A simple eye exam can detect early and advanced changes caused by diabetes, including bleeding, faster cataract growth, and blurred vision. That’s why regular eye exams are essential for keeping diabetes under control and protecting your sight.

01/24/2026

Can you wear colored contacts over prescription contacts? 👁️🚫

That’s called piggybacking and it’s not a good idea. Instead, choose prescription color contacts or color-enhancing lenses made with your prescription. Safer, clearer, and better for your eyes.

01/23/2026

A contact lens cannot get lost behind your eye 👁️✨

Your eye has a natural fold (the conjunctiva) that blocks anything from going back there. A lens may slip under your eyelid and feel “lost,” but it’s always still in the eye and retrievable.

01/22/2026

👁️ Hyperopia (Farsightedness) occurs when the eye is too short, causing light to focus behind the retina. This makes close-up tasks like reading, texting, or detailed work harder and can lead to eye strain and headaches.

Treatment options include glasses, contact lenses, and advanced solutions like LASIK, PRK, clear lens exchange, or implanted contact lenses.

01/20/2026

Glaucoma is the silent thief of sight — it can cause permanent vision loss without any symptoms. But when caught early, most patients keep excellent vision for life. 👁️✨

If you’re over 60, diabetic, have high blood pressure, autoimmune issues, or use steroids, regular eye exams are essential.

Even if your vision feels fine, early detection can save it.

01/19/2026

While glaucoma can’t be cured, we can stop it from getting worse and protect the vision you still have. Treatment may include prescription eye drops, laser procedures, oral medications, or surgeries like trabeculectomies or drainage implants.

The key is early detection — the sooner glaucoma is found, the easier it is to manage and the more vision we can save. 👁️✨

01/16/2026

Normal-pressure glaucoma is often tied to poor blood flow, especially through the tiny vessels that feed the optic nerve—some so small they allow only one blood cell through at a time. This makes improving circulation extremely challenging. Glaucoma can also be secondary, triggered by other health issues like diabetes, high blood pressure, autoimmune conditions, certain medications (especially steroids), or eye injuries.

If you fall into these groups, regular eye exams are essential for protecting your vision. 👁️💙

01/13/2026

Macular degeneration affects the macula, the part of the retina responsible for sharp, central vision 👁️

As it weakens, straight-ahead vision becomes blurry or distorted, while side vision often stays intact.

About 90% of cases are dry macular degeneration, which progresses slowly and starts with tiny deposits called drusen.

01/12/2026

Macular degeneration is one of the leading causes of vision loss after 60 👁️

Blurry words, fuzzy faces, or trouble driving at night may be early warning signs—not just your glasses. This condition affects your central vision and often progresses silently, making early detection critical.

01/11/2026

Wet macular degeneration happens when the eye tries to compensate for poor blood flow by creating new blood vessels, but these vessels are fragile and leaky. They can bleed or leak fluid, leading to rapid and serious central vision loss. This form of macular degeneration requires urgent care. 👁️

01/10/2026

If your world feels dim, blurry, or “just off,” don’t ignore it—cataracts won’t improve on their own. 👁️✨

A quick eye exam can reveal whether it’s time for treatment, and cataract surgery often restores sharp, vibrant vision fast. Most patients get back to the activities they love in no time.

If glasses aren’t helping anymore, it may not be the prescription…it may be cataracts.

Let’s clear things up together. 💡

Address

1030 West Bay Drive Suite 200
Largo, FL
33770

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+17275852200

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