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Gulfcoast Eye Care

St. Petersburg, Florida • LASIK Eye Surgery Center

Patient rating

Google reviews
4.8 334 reviews

Price transparency

How we score
4/5 out of 5

Contact Information

1515 9th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33705
727-493-7320
www.gulfcoasteyecare.com/ophthalmologist-st-petersburg-fl/
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LASIK Price at Gulfcoast Eye Care

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Financing & Payment Options:

  • Financing Available
  • FSA Accepted
  • HSA Accepted
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Center Overview

Gulfcoast Eye Care is a LASIK and vision correction center located in St. Petersburg, Florida. Led by Michael H. Manning .

Gulfcoast Eye Care receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its friendly and professional staff, efficient appointments, and modern equipment. However, some patients express concerns about the brevity of doctor consultations, particularly with Dr. Nguyen, and the potential for unexpected charges. While most praise the thoroughness of exams, a few report issues with inaccurate prescriptions or a lack of detailed explanations.

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How we score
4/5

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Enhancement policy disclosed
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Surgeon credentials listed

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Center Features

Free Consultation
Online Booking

Pricing Details

Price Per Eye
$2,600
Verified 4 times
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Budget-Friendly Average Premium
Area Average
$2,500
4% above
Based on 0 centers in your area
Special pricing on LASIK (details not disclosed)
$217/month
With 24-month financing through CareCredit or Alphaeon Credit
FSA/HSA funds can also be used for this procedure

Price History

Price & Promotion History

Nov 12, 2025
Latest check
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Special pricing on LASIK (details not disclosed)
Jun 22, 2025
Previous check
$2,600 per eye
Dec 10, 2024
Previous check
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Discount on LASIK procedures with financing options
Dr. Michael Manning offers a discount on LASIK procedures with financing options to assist patients in their self-improvement endeavors for the New Year.
Nov 30, 2024
Previous check
$1,500 - $3,500
New Year's LASIK promotion
Specific discount details vary. Contact Gulfcoast Eye Care for current offers.

What's Included

What's Included

Current Promotions

Special pricing on LASIK (details not disclosed)

Financing Options

Financing partners:

  • CareCredit
  • Alphaeon Credit
FSA Accepted HSA Accepted

Guarantee Information

Lifetime Guarantee
Not Available

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What This Means

Additional procedures or adjustments after your initial surgery may incur extra costs. We recommend discussing coverage options during your consultation.

Technology & Services

LASIK Technologies
LASIK
PRK
SMILE
RLE
EVO ICL
Additional Vision Services
Routine Exams
Eyewear
Cataract Surgery
IOLs
Glaucoma
Macular Degeneration
Retinal Issues
Dry Eye
MiBo Thermoflo
Oculofacial Plastic Surgery

Surgeon Information

Surgeon Information
Michael H. Manning
ABO Certified
Board Certified American Board of Ophthalmology
Board Certified World College of Refractive Surgery & Visual Sciences

Patient Reviews

Patient Experience

Based on 20 reviews from Google

72.7%
Very Good

Gulfcoast Eye Care receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its friendly and professional staff, efficient appointments, and modern equipment. However, some patients express concerns about the brevity of doctor consultations, particularly with Dr. Nguyen, and the potential for unexpected charges. While most praise the thoroughness of exams, a few report issues with inaccurate prescriptions or a lack of detailed explanations.

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Key Strengths

Professional and friendly staff
Efficient appointments
State-of-the-art equipment

Areas for Improvement

Short doctor consultations
Inadequate explanations from doctors
Inaccurate prescriptions in some cases

Common Procedures

Eye exams
Glaucoma checkups

Detailed Impressions

Staff Experience

Staff are consistently praised for their friendliness, helpfulness, and professionalism. Specific technicians like 'Apple' and 'Angelo' receive exceptional praise.

Facility

Clean, modern facility with convenient parking.

Typical Outcomes

Most patients report positive outcomes, including improved vision and accurate diagnoses. However, a few experienced issues with inaccurate prescriptions.