St. Michael's Eye & Laser Institute

St. Michael's Eye & Laser Institute St. Michael's Eye and Laser has been providing to the BEST in Eye Care since 1961. Our Focus is on You! Elevate your vision at St. Michael’s! �
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Michael’s Eye & Laser Institute, Tampa Bay's eye care hotspot! Why choose us?

� Full-Scope Eye Care: From routine check-ups to advanced surgeries like LASIK and corneal transplants, we’ve got you covered.

� State-of-the-Art Tech: Our cutting-edge laser equipment ensures top-tier care.

� Expert Team: With over 100 years of combined surgical experience, we're Tampa Bay’s trusted eye care pros.

� Personalized Service: At St. Michael's, you're not just another patient. We pride ourselves on delivering personalized, compassionate service every step of the way. See the world in high-def with St.

12/21/2025

Artificial sweeteners & migraines… a hidden connection ⚡️🥤

Aspartame found in diet sodas, sugar-free gum, protein shakes, and low-cal snacks is a major migraine trigger for many. It can even disrupt serotonin, a key player in migraine activity.

Better options: choose natural sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit, or simply cut back on sweetness to reset your palate.

12/20/2025

A migraine isn’t just a headache — it’s a brain surge. ⚡️

When your triggers stack up (stress, hormones, dehydration, certain foods), your blood vessels suddenly dilate… and the migraine hits hard.

Know your triggers. Protect your brain. 💪🧠

12/19/2025

A college student wore the same contacts for days — even while sleeping. She woke up with severe pain and was diagnosed with acanthamoeba keratitis, a rare infection that can destroy the cornea.

She permanently lost vision… all from unsafe contact lens habits.

You don’t need to quit contacts — just use them safely. 👁️✨

12/18/2025

⚠️ When should you see a doctor for migraines?

If your headaches are becoming more frequent, more severe, or cause vision changes, weakness, or slurred speech, seek medical attention immediately — these could signal a stroke risk.

Dr. John Michaelos also explains that hormones, stress, and certain foods (especially processed or preserved ones) can trigger migraines. Recognizing your triggers is key to prevention.

12/17/2025

If you wear contacts and notice redness, pain, light sensitivity, blurred vision, discharge, or a white spot on the eye, remove your lenses immediately and get evaluated.

These can be early signs of a corneal ulcer, which can cause permanent vision loss if not treated quickly. Protect your eyes. 👁️✨

12/16/2025

🍷 Migraine Trigger #4: Red Wine & Alcohol

For many people, alcohol, especially red wine, is a guaranteed migraine trigger. Histamines, sulfites, and tannins can irritate blood vessels and spark inflammation in the brain. Plus, alcohol dehydrates you… another common migraine cause.

12/15/2025

👁️ Excellence in care, compassion in service.

At St. Michael’s Eye & Laser Institute, our family has always believed in personal care — no outsourcing, no call centers. If you need us, you’ll reach one of our doctors directly, 24/7. That’s the standard of excellence we’ve upheld since day one.

12/11/2025

🍷 What triggers migraines?

Processed foods, wine, cheese, chocolate, caffeine, and even hormones or genetics can spark migraine attacks. The good news? They often get milder with age.

12/10/2025

Processed meats = migraine fuel 🥓⚡️

Deli meats, bacon, and sausage are packed with nitrates/nitrites, chemicals that release nitric oxide and trigger blood vessel dilation… aka the pounding migraine.

Better choice: freshly cooked meats or nitrate-free organic options.

12/09/2025

Contacts don’t sit on your eye — they float on your tear film.

But the cornea needs oxygen, and lenses reduce that flow.

Wear them too long or incorrectly, and you risk irritation, infection, even vision loss.

Protect your eyes. Use contacts safely. 👁️✨

12/08/2025

Some patients with Visual Snow Syndrome experience what’s called an entoptic phenomenon — seeing tiny white “comets” moving across their vision. This condition usually affects both eyes and can even appear with eyes closed, showing that it’s rooted in the brain, not the eyes.

12/07/2025

👁️ Seeing things that aren’t real?

It could be Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS) — common in people with severe vision loss from macular degeneration or diabetic retinopathy.

Try staring at or blinking away the image it often fades.

If it’s frightening, talk to your doctor. Medication can help. 💙

Address

1030 West Bay Drive Suite 200
Largo, FL
33770

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+17275852200

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