Floaters aka Vitreous Opacities / Debris – By Brian Phillpotts, MD | “I’m seeing little squiggly lines in my field of vision.” “When I go outside, I see what looks like a spider darting across my line of sight.” “I see strange little strands and speckles when I look at my computer screen.” “At times, […]
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Alternative Treatment – Ear Candling | By Kristen Decelles, Audiologist WHAT IS EAR CANDLING? “Ear Candling” is described as an alternative form of therapy designed to pull earwax from the ears or even prevent sinus infections. Some people trace its origins to the Hopi Indians and their spiritual healing beliefs. HOW IS IT DONE? Ear […]
Read MoreRebecca Topicz is an Ophthalmic Technician at St. Luke’s. When she’s not at work, one of her passions is beekeeping. She’s been with St. Luke’s Cataract & Laser Institute since 2014 and she’s been beekeeping since 2016. The hobby has been in her family for many years. Her grandfather was a beekeeper during The Great […]
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I’m pleased to announce that St. Luke’s Cataract & Laser Institute is participating in Operation Sight, which is a charitable effort managed by the American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons (ASCRS). The program matches eligible cataract patients with volunteer surgeons who are members of the Operation Sight Network. The mission is to eliminate treatable […]
Read MoreThis is a unique look at cataract surgery at St. Luke’s from inside the operating room. Watch as Jeff Wipfli, MD, removes the clouded lens and replaces it with an artificial intraocular lens while the patient is awake and able to converse and follow instructions.
Read MoreCataract Surgery, St. Luke's History
Dr. Pit Gills was interviewed on WFLA News Radio’s CEO Spotlight segment. He discussed recent renovations at St. Luke’s as well as family history and our longstanding philosophy of serving the patient.
Read MoreASK THE HEARING DOCTOR Question: Dr. Decelles, why is it that people say never to use Q-tips in my ears? Answer: People ask me this all the time! They even go on to say that, “It feels so good to clean my ears with a Q-tip after my shower.” The old rule is that the only thing […]
Read MoreWHAT IS TINNITUS? Tinnitus is the perception of noise in the ears. Tinnitus isn’t actually a condition itself, but instead a symptom of another underlying condition. WHO SUFFERS FROM TINNITUS? 15-20% of people experience Tinnitus. It is most common as people age and with those who are exposed to loud noises. WHAT DOES TINNITUS SOUND […]
Read MoreCataract Surgery Support Specialist Bekah McCarty was the first employee to take advantage of the company’s new Mission Trip PTO benefit. The program, initiated by Dr. Pit Gills, provides employees with one week of paid time off to complete mission trips both domestically and abroad. Bekah’s mission took her to Haiti with her husband, who […]
Read MoreWe proudly serve patients at our eye clinics in Tarpon Springs, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Spring Hill, Wesley Chapel and in The Villages at Lake Sumter Landing and Brownwood. Our philosophy is to treat those we serve as though they are a member of our own families. From the first phone call or email to the follow-up visit and beyond, we’re here to serve you. Our goal is to help preserve and optimize your vision.
