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The Eye Institute of West Florida

Optometry • Largo, FL • 1 location in Largo; affiliated with The Eye Institute of West Florida with multiple related locations locations

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Clinic Type

Optometry

Address

1225 West Bay Drive, Largo, FL 33770

Phone

(727) 581-8706

Email

krista.hailwood@eyespecialist.com

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM

Website

https://www.eyespecialist.com/locations/largo/

Services Offered

  • Comprehensive eye care
  • Cataracts
  • Glaucoma
  • Diabetic eye exams
  • Dry eye
  • Cornea
  • LASIK
  • Retinal diseases and treatment (macular degeneration)
  • Oculoplasty (oculoplast)
  • EVO Visian ICL (EVO-ICL)
  • Light Adjustable Lens
  • Optical services
  • Eye exams for children and adults
  • Emergency eye care
  • In-house optical services
  • Patient resources
  • Book an appointment
  • Referring doctors information
  • Insurance information

Technology & Equipment

  • LASIK
  • EVO-ICL
  • Light Adjustable Lens
  • OCT (implied by comprehensive eye care)

Team

  • Winston T. Cope, M.D. — M.D.
  • Nora L. Cothran, O.D., F.A.A.O. — O.D., F.A.A.O.
  • Neel R. Desai, M.D. — M.D.
  • Melinda L. Gruszka, O.D. — O.D.
  • Samuel A. Gruszka, O.D. — O.D.
  • Richard J. Hairston, M.D., F.A.C.S. — M.D., F.A.C.S.
  • Douglas G. Johnson, O.D. — O.D.
  • Leonard S. Kirsch, M.D. — M.D.
  • Jill M. Marrotte, O.D. — O.D.
  • Priti B. Panchal, O.D. — O.D.
  • Joshua R. Roe, M.D. — M.D.
  • Mary Lou Smith, O.D. — O.D.
  • Aodhan J. Smith, PA-C — PA-C
  • Robert J. Weinstock, M.D. — M.D.

Insurance & Payment

  • Most insurances accepted. Please visit our insurance page for more information regarding insurance coverage.

Most insurances accepted. Please visit the insurance page for more information regarding insurance coverage.

Phone payment, In-person payment at clinic

Languages Spoken

  • English

Current Offers

New Patient Offer

FAQs

What services are offered at Largo?

Comprehensive eye care and a range of ophthalmology and optometry services including cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic eye exams, dry eye, retina, LASIK, cornea, EVO-ICL, and more.

What are the hours of operation?

Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM

Social Media

Facebook

What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

  • Healthgrades (Dr. Nora Cothran): 4.8/5 (161)
  • LensCrafters (Largo Family Eyecare): 4.9/5 (3491)
  • Vitals (Dr. Robert Weinstock): 4.5/5 (105)
  • Healthgrades (Dr. Mary Smith): 5.0/5 (38)
  • Birdeye (St. Michael's Eye & Laser Institute): 4.6/5 (391)
  • Healthgrades (Dr. Stephen Weinstock): 4.6/5 (67)
  • Healthgrades (Dr. Justina Jacob): 5.0/5 (23)
  • RateMDs (Dr. Jeffery LaPlume): 4.9/5 (63)

Patients praise

  • professional, courteous, and knowledgeable staff
  • thorough and educational eye examinations
  • efficient office management and short wait times
  • strong doctor-patient rapport and personalized care
  • effective surgical outcomes for procedures like cataract surgery

Common complaints

  • occasional mentions of chilly office temperatures
  • rare instances of less positive experiences in online feedback forms

"She is no nonsense but, approachable! ... She explains everything thoroughly."

— Healthgrades review of Dr. Nora Cothran

"A great experience from beginning to end. All of my questions were patiently answered, and I scheduled my surgery."

— Vitals review of Dr. Robert Weinstock

"Dr. Young told me about an issue with my eyes that no other Dr., including my specialists, have told me since I was a kid."

— Largo Family Eyecare patient testimonial

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

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