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In a split second – or the blink of an eye – an eye injury can cause serious damage to your vision and change your life. It’s been estimated that one million people each year suffer eye injuries in the United States alone, and a large majority of these injuries are preventable. July is Eye…

Dr. Michael Manning with Gulfcoast Eye Care discusses the differences between LASIK and PRK laser vision correction procedures and why one may be better than the other for certain patients. Tampa Bay, FL – Advances in the field of ophthalmology and vision care over the last several years have changed the way millions of people…

LASIK and PRK here at Gulfcoast Eye Care are the two major types of laser vision correction available, and both have proven to be very effective at significantly improving refractive errors such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. In fact, LASIK and PRK can reduce and even eliminate the need for glasses and contact lenses. While…

Gulfcoast Eye Care, a Tampa and St. Petersburg area facility offering comprehensive treatment options for eye and vision conditions, expands its practice by acquiring Florida Eye Center. St. Petersburg – Gulfcoast Eye Care, a Tampa area eye and vision care practice, is announcing its acquisition of Florida Eye Center in St. Petersburg. Dr. Michael Manning,…

Gulfcoast Eye Care is proud to announce that we are now making it even more convenient for Pinellas County residents to receive treatment from our experienced eye and vision care team. Our practice recently acquired Florida Eye Center at 1515 9th Ave. North in St. Petersburg. Florida Eye Center was established nearly 25 years ago…

Dr. Michael Manning of Gulfcoast Eye Care says regular eye exams, particularly for individuals over 40, of African American or Latino descent, and those with a family history of glaucoma is critical to prevent serious complications – including total blindness. Tampa Bay, FL – January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, and one Tampa Bay ophthalmologist is…

Glaucoma is often referred to as the “silent thief” of sight. Millions of people are at risk for the condition, particularly individuals over the age of 40 and those who are of African American or Latino heritage. It is the leading cause of preventable blindness. Glaucoma typically does not show symptoms in its early stages,…

Take a look at a video interview of Andrea, one of our laser vision correction patients. Andrea works for the Tampa Bay Rays, and recently had LASIK performed in both eyes. You can also read about Andrea’s experience below. What made you decide to finally have LASIK, and how is your vision getting better so…

Jerri is one of our most recent LASIK patients here at Gulfcoast Eye Care. Dr. Manning performed the popular laser vision correction procedure on both of Jerri’s eyes, and she is now able to go about her day without the constant need for glasses or contact lenses to see clearly. Jerri was kind enough to…

Dr. Manning was featured on Daytime television where he discusses Cataracts. In this interview Dr. Manning discusses how cataracts are formed, the latest advancements in treating cataracts and who is a candidate for cataract removal. If you think you might be a candidate for cataract surgery please come to our Free Cataract Seminar on November…