Cataract surgeons

[spark291@comcast.net]

Looking for people that have been to st lukes for cataract surgery, specifically dr ireland. Any reviews would be helpful
it is a difficult cataract not sure how well they deal wih them

[ednetdl]

I just had cataract surgery at St Lukes but had Dr Mequio and have nothing but high praise for the doctor and for St Lukes. Everything was on time with no waits of any length. Everything was very professional and extremely happy with the results.

[Inexes@aol.com]

St. Luke's Cataract Institute, original office in Tarpon Springs, has been in operation in the area for many years. I can attest to the last 40 years that I have seen nothing but rave reviews of this practice. As an RN who followed many of their patients while in St Pete area, I never heard any complaints.. My spouse and I both had ours done there. They are known world wide and have pictures in the office in Tarpon of the many dignitaries from all over the world who have had surgery there. 3 names that come to me immediately are both the Geo. Bush's, Norman Schwartzcoff (spelling ?) and I could go on. The institute was founded by Dr James Gills and he was also a developer of several types of the intra-ocular lenses used in the surgery. He may no longer practice but his son is still with the practice. Dr Gills would hire no one but the best of surgeons to continue in his stellar reputation. Dr Kathy Ireland was the first physician hired here in TV when he opened this satellite office and I have heard nothing but glowing reviews in my 20 years here in TV. I would not hesitate to have any procedure performed by the surgeons in this practice.

[REDCART]

St. Luke's Cataract…Dr Gills would hire no one but the best of surgeons to continue in his stellar reputation. Dr Kathy Ireland was the first physician hired here in TV when he opened this satellite office and I have heard nothing but glowing reviews in my 20 years here in TV. I would not hesitate to have any procedure performed by the surgeons in this practice.

I can see how you might confuse Kathy Ireland and Dr. Kimberly Ireland MD. They are both very attractive. Dr Ireland is an accomplished eye surgeon and I’ve heard also flys helicopters.

[Sage327]

Looking for people that have been to st lukes for cataract surgery, specifically dr ireland. Any reviews would be helpful
it is a difficult cataract not sure how well they deal wih them

After waiting a couple of years to have my cataracts done (big chicken) I went to Dr Ireland and was very pleased with her and the office. They are very organized and make you feel comfortable from start to finish. Schedule a consultation with her and see how you feel after speaking with her.

[JoMar]

While I understand Dr Ireland is your choice, If you are interested in a second opinion I recommend Scot Homan at Lake Eye Associates.

[griffija]

She is the best. No problems after having both eyes done. Its been at least four years.

[cjeast24]

I had cataracts done by Dr Ireland a couple of years ago and I can’t praise her enough. She is excellent!

[Quixote]

Mine was done in Boston long before I moved to TV. However, based on what I've heard from friends here as well as the views of others (as expressed in this thread, for example), I hear nothing but high praise for the whole St Luke's setup in general—state of the art—and Dr Ireland in particular. I have a friend here who sorely needs cataract surgery, and I've been encouraging him to go this route. Best wishes to you!

[vickersbond]

Can't say enough GOOD things about Dr. Ireland and her practice. Sames goes for my wife. Both of us selected Dr. Ireland to perform cataract surgery and we are both very pleased with the outcome.

[sdeikenberry]

St. Lukes Eye in Sumter Landing is the best...staff and Dr. Ireland. They have cataract diagnosis, treatment, and post op care down to a science. I spent a career in medicine so know what to good care looks like...and I was extremely happy with St. Luke's, Dr. Ireland, and had both eyes done this past spring. I know several friends who were also very happy there. You'll be impressed with their caring attitude and their efficiency.

[ggrosmick]

Dr Ireland is awesome! Highly recommended..

[Villages Kahuna]

She's the best. She did cataract surgery on both my wife and myself.

[Foxmd]

Dr Ireland did a great job with my cataracts.

[KimmieK]

St. Luke’s in LSL and Dr. Ireland and Staff are top notch — thorough, caring and a calming environment. If you need it now do it! Come winter the schedule gets very busy.

[asiebel]

My husband and I both had Dr Ireland several years ago!
I had the lense where you do not have to wear glasses and my husband had the one where you still use readers!
Dr. Ireland did a great job!!

[William Leverton]

I support Sage327 in appreciation of Dr. Ireland’s skill and the efficiency of the staff at the clinic in Sumter Landing.

[dpmers]

Dr Ireland and St Lukes are very professional, Dr Ireland did my cataract surgery after Scott Holman totally screwed up my wife's surgery. He dilated one of eyes using a 3 prong tool and it never returned to normal size letting in more light than the other eye. His attitude about this was horrible, he accused my wife of being vain instead of trying to rectify the situation.

[twoplanekid]

Dr Ireland and St Lukes are very professional :BigApplause:

Had both eyes done and can see very well so am happy!

[wek5048]

Looking for people that have been to st lukes for cataract surgery, specifically dr ireland. Any reviews would be helpful
it is a difficult cataract not sure how well they deal wih them

I used Ocala Eye. Dr Morris did the surgery. No complaints after 4 years..........

[BolinJabjab]

Everyone seems happy enough with there surgeries. Wondering how many used laser surgery and how many manual surgery. Was quoted just shy of $8000 for laser.

[Inexes@aol.com]

I can see how you might confuse Kathy Ireland and Dr. Kimberly Ireland MD. They are both very attractive. Dr Ireland is an accomplished eye surgeon and I’ve heard also flys helicopters.

You are correct. I was not thinking when I wrote "Kathy". Was more interested in getting the message out about the Institute itself and didn't pay attention to what I was writing. And you are correct that she is an accomplished surgeon and I do believe that she flies helicopters. Personally, I would advise her against that hobby, lol... but to each his own...

[Linnberg]

Usually you read positives and negatives for anyone or any place, when all positives you know it’s a person or place to trust. Add me to the list of happy campers using Dr. Ireland.

[Caymus]

Everyone seems happy enough with there surgeries. Wondering how many used laser surgery and how many manual surgery. Was quoted just shy of $8000 for laser.

I had mine about 5 years ago in another state when I was on my company's medical plan. I only paid the deductible which was much less than $8,000. It would have been more if I chose a "premium" lens which my doctor said would probably not be an improvement.

My surgery was laser. Manual surgery seems kind of primitive.

I remember the pre surgery eye drops to be expensive.

[Tbrazie]

Looking for people that have been to st lukes for cataract surgery, specifically dr ireland. Any reviews would be helpful
it is a difficult cataract not sure how well they deal wih them
Just had both eyes done she is wonderful. My son is a doctor he recommended her