St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute Clearwater
501 S Ft Harrison Ave,
Clearwater, FL

I have been to this place 4 times so far. each time I had to wait for at least 1 1/2 hour. when I ask why the long wait I get a different answer from whoever I ask... the front desk will tell you... 'there was a problem that took time to handle'; the technician said...'understaffing and overbooking' was the problem; Dr Howard said... 'some patients require more time than others'. I saw Dr Howard for a total of 5 minutes.... he seemed rushed... probably had to get to that patient who needed 'more time' . I found the Dr and most of the staff here to lack understanding and compassion and could care less about the patient's time being wasted

My wife and I came in for an appointment with Dr Howard- Diane Hooten and met Laura at the front desk. She was so professional, so pleasant and kind. Diane and I agreed her smile would light up a room and her spirit truly reflects St Luke’s and what the stand for to us. She was a breath of fresh air!! We also met Hannah, she was so helpful to Diane and so very professional. She fits the standard we’ve come to expect at St Luke’s after coming for so many years! I’ll bet Dr Howard is happy to have such a competent, professional and kind supporter like Hanna. Diane had her check up and had her lens laser Ed, what a great visit it was. What wonderful people there professional and kind, don’t see that many places any more!!! Thanks from the Hootens!!

The staff and the medical environment are just great. I would have given five stars but I am not satisfied with the lenses I had implanted. I spent $9,000. on the Panoptix. With those lenses my distance and intermediate are very good. The near for reading is disappointing and requires readers. And, I have auras and rings around oncoming headlights at night. Sometimes an overhead light at a restaurant will cause this also. My wife spent $5,000. and is pleased with her lenses because she knew she would have to wear readers. One of my neighbors opted for one lense for far and one for near and is very pleased. I wish I had done more research on the lenses. Overall, my vision is much better. Maybe my expectations were too high for the Panoptics.