Florida cataract, glaucoma, and eyelid surgery center.

Patient Testimonials

When eye surgical expertise, and compassion come together, amazing things happen. Almost every day, we receive wonderful letters of thanks from eye surgery patients. It is testimonials like the ones you read here that validate what we do and keeps us focused on being "Dedicated to the Work of Healing."

Optical Center Right Inside Our Lobby

Our doctors correct your vision, our goal is to preserve your vision. Our optical boutique provides premium lenses to fit everyone's lifestyle. There is no need to drive all over town.  Our professionally staffed boutique caters to each and every patient individually. The licensed optician has over 26 years experience and will give you honest opinions. No need to go elsewhere.

Board Certified Ophthalmologists

The Suncoast Eye Center provides its patients with outstanding vision care. Our professional and friendly medical staff uses the latest technology to meet the needs of our patients. Clinic surgeons are board-certified ophthalmologists with years of experience performing surgical and laser procedures. 

Licensed Optometrists

Optometrists are specifically educated, trained and licensed to examine the eye and surrounding structures for the purpose of prescribing eyewear or contact lenses.  All doctors are board certified optometrists and Dr. Kaplan specializes in comprehensive eye exams, as well as Sports Vision. 

Locations & Contacts

Hudson, Florida
14003 Lakeshore Blvd
Hudson, FL 34667
Phone: (727) 868-9442
Toll Free: (800) 282-6341
Crystal River, Florida
221 N.E. Hwy 19
Crystal River, FL 34429
(352) 795-2526
Debrha Marlin (Coordinator)
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Christine L. Burns, M.D

PEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGIST

CHRISTINE L. BURNS, M.D., Pediatric Ophthalmologist, prides the specialized eye care that many children require for such eye problems as: strabismus (crossed eyes), lazy eye, cataracts at birth, droopy eyelids, blocked tear ducts and tumors and growths of the eyelids. Dr. Burns also specializes in Adult Strabismus and double vision.

Dr. Burns studied at John Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, for two years and received her medical degree from Albany Medical College, Albany, New York. She also completed her ophthalmology residency at Albany Medical College. Dr. Burns was awarded a Fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology under noted surgeon J. Allen Gammon, at Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia.

Prior to joining the Suncoast Eye Center, Dr. Burns was a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army and was Chief of Pediatric Ophthalmology at Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

Active in the academic community, Dr. Burns’ teaching appointments include: Harvard Medical School, Emory University School of Medicine, Brooke Army Medical Center, the University of Texas, San Antonio and the University of South Florida, College of Medicine, where she is currently a Clinical Associate Professor in Ophthalmology and a member of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, where she has served as Chair of both the Education Committee and the National Children’s Eye Foundation.

Saving Sight Together

Dr. Lawrence A. Seigel, in an continuing effort to formally reach out into the community to help others, successfully established the Suncoast Eye Center Foundation in 1985. These non-profit Foundations goals are to provide or obtain, necessary eye care and treatment for the needy in our community and educate the communities served by the Suncoast Eye Center about eye health care.
Follow the link below to learn more about the foundation, its activities, or how you can help our continued growth. learn more »

Eye Surgery Institute

The Suncoast Eye Surgery Institute first opened January 1989. Our state-of-the-art facility is equipped with two operating rooms, two laser suites and comfortable pre and post-operative areas. Your surgical experience and comfort should be as pleasant as possible. Providing that personal attention and care is our main goal.
The Surgery Institute is Medicare-certified and fully licensed by the State of Florida. learn more »

Free Speakers Bureau

Need a speaker for your group? The Suncoast Eye Center provides an informative seminar on the aging eye. Covering topics including cataracts, glaucoma, droopy eyelid problems, macular degeneration and several others. The seminar can be tailored to work with your existing program.. learn more »

"The Suncoast Eye Center, Eye Surgery Institute, is dedicated to providing the highest level of ophthalmological care, in a professional, caring, pleasant atmosphere, and is committed to providing their team members a secure, caring, and safe work environment."

"The goal at the Suncoast Eye Center, Eye Surgery Institute, is to continuously strive for improvement in providing quality car to patients, and a pleasant work place for team members."