GULFCOAST EYE CARE
Eye Doctor & Ophthalmologist in Crystal River, FL
Experienced Eye Care in Crystal River
Dr. Michael Manning of Gulfcoast Eye Care now provides comprehensive care directly at our Crystal River, FL location, fully bringing this facility into the Gulfcoast Eye Care family. Serving patients throughout Crystal River and nearby areas like Homosassa and Beverly Hills, Dr. Manning delivers the same trusted, high-quality care you expect from Gulfcoast Eye Care.
Patients in the Crystal River area can now conveniently access Dr. Manning’s specialized services close to home. Following this complete transition, Dr. Manning ensures seamless continuity of care, advanced treatment options, and excellent outcomes for every patient under the unified Gulfcoast Eye Care banner.
Gulfcoast Eye Care - Crystal River
Location Hours:
Monday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
MEET OUR
Doctors
Dr. Sarah Creekmore, DO
Dr. Michael Manning, MD
Our Eye Care Services in Hudson
We provide a full range of surgical and medical eye care.
Our services include:
Comprehensive Eye Exams:
Your eye exam covers both your vision and your eye health. We check how clearly you see, assess how your eyes function, and look for early signs of eye conditions. Even if your vision seems fine, these visits help protect your sight over time.
Cataract Care and Surgery Consultations:
If your vision has become cloudy or dim, cataracts may be the cause. We evaluate your eyes, explain your options clearly, and guide you on timing if surgery becomes appropriate. The focus is on getting clearer, more usable vision.
Glaucoma Management and Monitoring:
Glaucoma often develops without early symptoms. Regular monitoring allows us to track changes and protect your vision. We explain what we see and what it means, so you don’t have to guess.
LASIK and Laser Vision Correction Consultations:
If you are considering LASIK or PRK, we start with a detailed evaluation. This determines whether you are a candidate and what results are realistic.
Dry Eye Treatment:
Dry, irritated eyes can affect your focus and comfort throughout the day. We identify the cause and build a plan to improve how your eyes feel over time.
Diabetic Eye Care:
If you have diabetes, regular eye exams are essential. These visits help detect changes early and support long-term eye health.
Macular Degeneration Monitoring:
Changes in central vision can affect reading, driving, and recognizing faces. We monitor your eye health closely and guide next steps as needed.
PROVIDING ACCESSIBLE
Insurance and Financing Options
At Gulfcoast Eye Care in Crystal River, we believe clear vision and exceptional medical eye care should be accessible and affordable. Whether you are coming in for a routine eye exam, cataract surgery consultation, or specialty eye care, our experienced team works directly with you to maximize your benefits and navigate out-of-pocket costs.
We accept a wide range of major medical insurance and vision plans to cover your diagnostic care, eye disease management, and optical needs.
PROUDLY SERVING
Proudly Serving Crystal River & Nearby Areas
Our Crystal River office proudly serves Crystal River, Homosassa, Inverness, Citrus Hills, Sugarmill Woods, Beverly Hills, Lecanto, Black Diamond, and surrounding Citrus County communities along Florida’s Nature Coast.
Located right along US-19 near Kings Bay and Three Sisters Springs, we provide top-tier eye care to help our coastal and outdoor-loving neighbors enjoy everything our region has to offer with crystal-clear vision.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
To Our Crystal River Eye Care Clinic
Visiting Gulfcoast Eye Care in Crystal River is convenient for patients traveling from anywhere in Citrus County or nearby Pasco and Hernando communities.
From Downtown Crystal River & Kings Bay (West):
Head east on FL-44 E / W Gulf to Lake Hwy. Continue straight for approximately 2.5 miles. Our office will be located on your right, across from the Home Depot complex.
From Inverness & Citrus Hills (East):
Take FL-44 W / W Gulf to Lake Hwy heading west toward Crystal River. After passing through Lecanto and crossing CR-491, continue west for about 4 miles. Our office will be on your left.
From Homosassa & Sugarmill Woods (South):
Take US-19 N north toward Crystal River. Turn right onto FL-44 E / W Gulf to Lake Hwy. Proceed east for approximately 2.5 miles; the clinic will be on your right.
From Beverly Hills & Black Diamond (North):
Take CR-491 S (N Lecanto Hwy) south to FL-44 W. Turn right onto FL-44 W / W Gulf to Lake Hwy and head west for 4 miles. The destination will be on your left.
