St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute Tarpon Springs – Tarpon Springs, FL

LASIK Eye Surgery Center ยท 4.3โ˜…

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4.3 558 reviews

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LASIK Price at St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute Tarpon Springs

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43309 US Hwy 19 N, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

Center Overview

St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute Tarpon Springs is a LASIK and vision correction center located in Tarpon Springs, FL. Led by Robert C. Howard, MD with 18 years of experience .

St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute Tarpon Springs receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its doctors' skills and the compassionate nature of its staff. However, significant concerns exist regarding excessively long wait times, potentially stemming from overbooking. Billing practices and communication about potential additional charges also draw criticism.

18
Years Experience
2
Laser Types

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Where this center's quote sits

$2,495 median
$1,995 ยท FL low FL high ยท $2,595

This center does not publish pricing โ€” the FL market ranges $1,995โ€“$2,595 per eye. Based on statewide data โ€” too few FL centers to compare locally.

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Pricing & Coverage

Pricing Details

Price Per Eye
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Area Median
$2,495
Based on 104 centers in your area

Price History

Price & Promotion History

Mar 22, 2026
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Nov 13, 2025
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Interest-free plans with affordable monthly payments for up to 24 months on LASIK-related procedures
Nov 13, 2025
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Interest-free plans with affordable monthly payments for up to 24 months
Jun 23, 2025
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What's Included
pre-operative evaluations
surgery
post-operative care

Guarantee Information

Lifetime Guarantee
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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.

Provider Details

Technology & Services

LASIK Technologies
LASIK
PRK
Additional Vision Services
Cataract Surgery
Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Diabetic Eye Care
Dry Eye Syndrome Treatment
Glaucoma Treatment
Hearing Services
Blepharoplasty
Eyelid Surgery
Plastic Surgery
Retina Eye Care

Surgeon Information

Surgeon Information
Robert C. Howard, MD
ABO Certified
18 Years of Experience
Board Certified American Board of Ophthalmology

Patient Reviews

Patient Experience

Based on 20 reviews from Google

53.0%
Good

St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute Tarpon Springs receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its doctors' skills and the compassionate nature of its staff. However, significant concerns exist regarding excessively long wait times, potentially stemming from overbooking. Billing practices and communication about potential additional charges also draw criticism.

Review summaries are auto-generated from public Google reviews and may miss context. See methodology.

Key Strengths

Excellent doctors
Compassionate and skilled staff
Positive surgical outcomes

Areas for Improvement

Excessive wait times (often exceeding 2 hours)
Inaccurate initial prescriptions for glasses
Billing issues and lack of upfront cost transparency for certain procedures or tests (e.g., refractions)

Common Procedures

Cataract surgery
Eye exams
Laser treatment

Detailed Impressions

Staff Experience

While many reviewers praise the kindness and professionalism of the doctors and staff, others report significant issues with rudeness and lack of communication from front desk personnel and checkout staff.

Facility

The facility is described as beautiful and well-maintained.

Typical Outcomes

Patients generally report positive outcomes from cataract surgery and other procedures, with improved vision being a common theme. However, some negative experiences with follow-up appointments and billing are also noted.