St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute Tarpon Springs
43309 US Highway 19 NorthTarpon Springs, FL, 34689
Robert Howard, MD is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in LASIK surgery, medical ophthalmology and glaucoma care. He is a highly experienced LASIK surgeon, having performed countless refr… Read more ›
Rita held my hand, answered all my questions and made herself available for any concerns 24/7. She’s fantastic! Dr. Howard took the time to answer all my questions about the surgery and put me at ease. Overall a great experience with no regrets!…
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St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute Tarpon Springs - 43309 US Highway 19 North
“Held my hand every step of the way”
Rita held my hand, answered all my questions and made herself available for any concerns 24/7. She’s fantastic!
Dr. Howard took the time to answer all my questions about the surgery and put me at ease.
Overall a great experience with no regrets!
St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute Tarpon Springs - 43309 US Highway 19 North
Dr. Howard and his team were very thorough during my Lasik process, explaining each step and what to expect during the procedure. I felt very comfortable going into the procedure and am so happy and satisfied with my results. Extremely grateful for Dr. Howard and Rita!
“Full confidence in Dr. Howard and team!”
Dr. Howard and his team were very thorough during my Lasik process, explaining each step and what to expect during the procedure. I felt very comfortable going into the procedure and am so happy and satisfied with my results. Extremely grateful for Dr. Howard and Rita!
St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute Tarpon Springs - 43309 US Highway 19 North
Dr. Howard is an excellent surgeon, and I am glad that I put my eyes on his hands because the PR Surgery was a success. Also, the technician Ms. Rita Paunovich is a great person that help me with all this process.
“Excellent”
Dr. Howard is an excellent surgeon, and I am glad that I put my eyes on his hands because the PR Surgery was a success. Also, the technician Ms. Rita Paunovich is a great person that help me with all this process.
St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute Tarpon Springs - 43309 US Highway 19 North
Did an excellent job of evaluating my eyes and eyesight. I would highly recommend him. I was especially impressed with the technician Rita Paunovich. She was very thorough and professional in my examination.
“Very professional and friendly doctor”
Did an excellent job of evaluating my eyes and eyesight. I would highly recommend him. I was especially impressed with the technician Rita Paunovich. She was very thorough and professional in my examination.
St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute Tarpon Springs - 43309 US Highway 19 North
I have PRK performed after my free consultation. I couldn’t be happier with the process or the results at this time. His technician, Rita, was great and answered any questions during the consultation and was easy to access prior to and after the procedure.
“PRK surgery to correct my vision.”
I have PRK performed after my free consultation. I couldn’t be happier with the process or the results at this time. His technician, Rita, was great and answered any questions during the consultation and was easy to access prior to and after the procedure.
St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute Tarpon Springs - 43309 US Highway 19 North
Best experience ever. The tech Rita Paunovich was the best. I worked as a Manager for 47 years in Healthcare. She has great communication skills. Other techs have never even introduced themselves or took time to explain the procedure to me. You can tell she loves her job and the clients/patients she serves. She definitely deserved to be recognized!
“Excellent”
Best experience ever. The tech Rita Paunovich was the best. I worked as a Manager for 47 years in Healthcare. She has great communication skills. Other techs have never even introduced themselves or took time to explain the procedure to me. You can tell she loves her job and the clients/patients she serves. She definitely deserved to be recognized!
St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute Tarpon Springs - 43309 US Highway 19 North
Dr. Howard very caring and confident which made me able to relax.
“Satisfaction”
Dr. Howard very caring and confident which made me able to relax.
St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute Tarpon Springs - 43309 US Highway 19 North
Dr. Howard is a great eye surgeon. He takes the time to explain the procedure and his thought process to you and ensures that you are well informed prior to the procedure. He makes himself available to you well after the procedure and provides great Post-op care. He was also very accommodating to my hectic schedule and I am grateful for that. I highly recommend him.
“Great surgeon for LASIK and PRK eye surgery”
Dr. Howard is a great eye surgeon. He takes the time to explain the procedure and his thought process to you and ensures that you are well informed prior to the procedure. He makes himself available to you well after the procedure and provides great Post-op care. He was also very accommodating to my hectic schedule and I am grateful for that. I highly recommend him.
St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute Tarpon Springs - 43309 US Highway 19 North
Doctor Howard was very informative on the procedure and is an lways making sure my post op recovery is going well!
“Great experience and polite”
Doctor Howard was very informative on the procedure and is an lways making sure my post op recovery is going well!
St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute Tarpon Springs - 43309 US Highway 19 North
Knowledgeable, kind, positive
“Great explanation of procedure, aware of med ins considerations.”
Knowledgeable, kind, positive
St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute Tarpon Springs - 43309 US Highway 19 North
Dr. Howard and Rita took the most amazing care of me. The communication, in office experience, and post surgery care was beyond exceptional. I feel very lucky to have had them both through this experience. Not to mention, I can see! Highly recommend this office and their team to all.
“My experience at St. Luke’s was very smooth, and easy, and I would highly recommend to anyone.”
Dr. Howard and Rita took the most amazing care of me. The communication, in office experience, and post surgery care was beyond exceptional. I feel very lucky to have had them both through this experience. Not to mention, I can see! Highly recommend this office and their team to all.
St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute Tarpon Springs - 43309 US Highway 19 North
Although my experience with PRK was way more than expected as far as pain, healing process, and side effects (I have dry eyes now more than ever)... I do know that I have more complicated eyes than most and Dr. Howard and Rita took the best care of me. They were both attentive and patient with me and my long healing process and I know I wouldn't be this happy today with out their help. From compassion to expertise... they are 100% the best!
“PRK was more than I expected”
Although my experience with PRK was way more than expected as far as pain, healing process, and side effects (I have dry eyes now more than ever)... I do know that I have more complicated eyes than most and Dr. Howard and Rita took the best care of me. They were both attentive and patient with me and my long healing process and I know I wouldn't be this happy today with out their help. From compassion to expertise... they are 100% the best!
St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute Tarpon Springs - 43309 US Highway 19 North
I finally convinced myself to get Laisks after a friend of mine recently got it done at St. Lukes. I made my appointment to see if I was qualified, Rita was my Technician. You will spend the most of your time with her, she did all the examines, explained to me how everything will be done step by step, answered all my questions, she was very warming and made me feel comfortable from the 1st visit to the most recent visit which was my 1 week post-lasik check up and I'm so happy to say I have 20/15 in my left eye and 20/20 in my right eye. Little dry eye and sensitive to bright eyes which was expected, but almost not noticeable and will get better over time. During the surgery, Dr. Howard was brilliant. Explained to me what was being done every step of the way, there was no pain and before you know it, it was over. Went home, slept the rest of the day and when you wake up, you will be able to see everything clearly without glasses!
“Fantastic Experience”
I finally convinced myself to get Laisks after a friend of mine recently got it done at St. Lukes. I made my appointment to see if I was qualified, Rita was my Technician. You will spend the most of your time with her, she did all the examines, explained to me how everything will be done step by step, answered all my questions, she was very warming and made me feel comfortable from the 1st visit to the most recent visit which was my 1 week post-lasik check up and I'm so happy to say I have 20/15 in my left eye and 20/20 in my right eye. Little dry eye and sensitive to bright eyes which was expected, but almost not noticeable and will get better over time. During the surgery, Dr. Howard was brilliant. Explained to me what was being done every step of the way, there was no pain and before you know it, it was over. Went home, slept the rest of the day and when you wake up, you will be able to see everything clearly without glasses!
Comment - “ Held my hand every step of the way ”
Rita held my hand, answered all my questions and made herself available for any concerns 24/7. She’s fantastic! Dr. Howard took the time to answer all my questions about the surgery and put me at ease. Overall a great experience with no regrets!