Good morning! Dr. Mequio will be going live in 30 minutes.
Please join Dr. Mequio’s Live Virtual Q & A tomorrow at 10 am. Please bring your cataract questions as Dr. Mequio will be answering these live.
WED, SEP 9
Live Q & A with Dr. Michael Mequio, cataract surgeon at St. Luke’s at The Villages
WED, SEP 9
Live Q & A with Dr. Michael Mequio, cataract surgeon at St. Luke’s at The Villages
Your daily walk may be doing a lot more for your body than just strengthening your heart!
Physical activity, especially in the aging population, can improve cognitive function and help keep you mobile. Stay active to keep your mind and body sharp.
Have you been considering Cataract surgery? Cataracts typically occur as a part of the normal aging process, but they are treatable. At St. Luke's, we believe that better vision improves quality of life and can get you back to living life to the fullest!
At home eye test! 🤣
Are you currently on the search for a Cataract Surgeon in the Villages? 👀
Well look no further, St. Luke’s Cataract Laser Institute has not one, but TWO locations conveniently located inside the Villages. For more information visit StLukesAtTheVillages.com or call to schedule an appointment.
For Brownwood call 352-626-1450
For Old Camp Road call 352-350-8484
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St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute
November 14 at 2:00 PM ·
Happy Allied Ophthalmic Personnel Week! We would like to thank team of technicians at the Villages for providing our patients the care they need and deserve every single day! #AOP #AOPweek
St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute
November 12 at 7:00 PM ·
We are feeling so blessed to have such a wonderful team of technicians at St. Luke’s Cataract & Laser Institute at the Villages. Thank you for always going the extra mile and providing our patients with exceptional care! #AOP #AOPweek
St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute
November 11 at 12:00 PM ·
In honor of #VeteransDay, we want to honor three very special doctors here at St. Luke’s. You may not know that Dr. Howard, Dr. Gooch, Dr. Rodriguez, and Dr. Mequio served our county before joining the St. Luke’s Family.
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Before joining St. Luke’s, Dr. Howard was with the U.S. Army for eight years, most recently as Chief of Ophthalmology at Fort Meade in Maryland. Prior to that, he served as Chief of Ophthalmology and Refractive Surgery at Fort Riley, Kansas, and Co-Chief Resident at Brooke Army Medical Center in Texas.
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Dr. Gooch served 28 years in the US Air Force and held several esteemed roles including Chief, Aerospace Ophthalmology at the US Air Force Aeromedical Consultation Service from October 2006 to February 2014. He was Chief Consultant to the US Air Force Surgeon General for Aerospace Ophthalmology, and a Chief Flight Surgeon with over 1,000 total military flying hours in both fighter and transport aircraft. He retired from active duty in February 2014 at the rank of Colonel. Happy Veteran's Day Dr. Gooch, thank you for your service!
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Dr. Rodriguez was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Navy and volunteered to go with a U.S. Marine Corps infantry battalion overseas for 2 deployments, including Afghanistan, after 9/11.
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Prior to joining St. Luke’s Cataract & Laser Institute, Dr. Mequio practiced in Stockton, California and served in the United States Air Force, at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida. While active in the Air Force, he served as Chief of Ophthalmology at MacDill Air Force Base, where he also earned the Meritorious Service Medal. This honor is a military award presented to members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves by outstanding acts of service to the Unites States.
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Meet Dr. John Gooch! Dr. Gooch is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in comprehensive ophthalmology including detection and treatment plans for cataracts, glaucoma, retinal conditions, and cornea diseases.
Dr. Gooch joined St. Luke’s at The Villages in 2016 after serving 28 years in the US Air Force holding several esteemed roles, including Chief Consultant to the US Air Force Surgeon General for Aerospace Ophthalmology, and retiring at the rank of Colonel.
When not seeing patients, Dr. Gooch enjoys golfing, fishing and being on the water. Call 352-350-8484 to schedule your appointment with Dr. Gooch!
Special Reminder: It’s time to get your eyes checked!
Age-related macular degeneration is a leading cause of blindness in seniors. A diet high in antioxidants with rich, green leafy vegetables is one of the most important preventative measures you can take to keep your eyes healthy!
Providing life-changing vision has always and will always be our number one priority. Thank you, Pravina for allowing us the opportunity to enrich your life with 20/20 vision! It’s reviews like this that make us very proud to be able to do what we do!
Your vision is our top priority and we never want you to lose an opportunity of seeing anything beautiful!
St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute
January 28 at 2:00 PM ·
By adding the retina department, St. Luke’s was able to provide a team of experienced specialists to provide comprehensive treatment for retina diseases.
It’s important to make sure to schedule your annual exam. In fact, regular eye exams can uncover signs of disease early and prevent vision loss. Don’t delay – schedule your exam today. Call 352-350-8484 to book an appointment with St. Luke’s at the Villages
