Best Ophthalmologists and Eye Surgeons in Saint Petersburg, FL

The Eye Institute of West Florida delivers clinical excellence in every subspecialty field of ophthalmology with our fellowship trained physicians who utilize innovations, advanced medicines and latest techniques to deliver quality patient outcomes in a warm and friendly environment.

Katherine Flynn, OD is a board-certified optometric physician specializing in primary medical eye care. She is certified in the treatment and management of ocular diseases at St. Luke's Cataract &amp Laser Insititute. Dr Flynn conducts eye examinations for the diagnosis, treatment and management of the visual system. Her areas of focus include: glaucoma, dry eye, and diabetic eye conditions and diseases. She also co-manages cataract and refractive surgery patients.

Dr Ponce is a board-certified ophthalmologist who grew up in Guatemala and graduated from Francisco Marroquin University in Guatemala where he obtained his Bachelor in Science and MD degree. His interest in retina started when he did his residency in ophthalmology at The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary where he was involved in retinal imaging studies and lutein measurement. He then continued his training by completing a fellowship in medical and surgical treatment of Retinal diseases at the Infirmary.

Paul Glass, OD is a board-certified optometric physician specializing in medical eyecare and surgical co-management. He diagnoses and treats diseases of the eyes and visual systems. His services include yearly diabetic eye exams, evaluations for dry eyes, conjunctivitis (pink eye) and ocular allergies. Dr Glass has a keen interest in co-managing cataract and refractive surgery (LASIK and PRK) with our renowned surgeons. Dr Glass is fully versed in co-managing femtosecond laser guided cataract surgery including lifestyle lens implants.

Dr Rodriguez's advanced training and experience in cataract surgery, LASIK & PRK, pterygium surgery and in cutting-edge treatments for dry eye syndrome have resulted in him serving on numerous medical advisory boards for several pharmaceutical companies throughout the United States. He is published in medical journals and a frequent guest speaker at key medical meetings on cataract surgery and medical and surgical options for corneal diseases.

Dr Scherer earned his Bachelor of Science Degree and Doctor of Medicine from State University of New York at Buffalo, graduating Summa Cum Laude and Magna Cum Laude, respectively, as well as a PhD in visual neuroscience. His program of study included an internship at the Sisters of Charity Hospital in Buffalo, with a focus on internal medicine. He completed his residency in ophthalmology at the University of Michigan's W.K. Kellogg eye care center in Ann Arbor. Prior to joining St. Luke's Cataract &amp Laser Insititute, Dr Scherer practiced at Florida and also at UPMC eye care center of Pittsburg, PA where he was a clinical assistant professor.