I must say the waiting time and how long it takes to get seen is very long however, definitely…read moreworth the wait. Doctors are very nice, they explain everything, and they are very thorough. Would highly recommend the doctors at Central Florida retina I have dealt with two of them.

Dr. Dunn and his assistant Kelli were excellent. They were very friendly, knowledgeable and…read moreengaging. I accompanied my husband to his office visit with Dr. Dunn who took the time to explain his condition in full detail using pictures and scans so that we could understand what was going on. Great office experience.

As a retired health professional, this review is specifically about office staff…read more On a recent phone call, what should have been easy became odd. What is not necessary is attitude, sarcasm, and difficulty to the patient. How is this appropriate behavior from a first-impression staff member? Fortunately, patients have choices.

Almost a year ago, I woke up with flashing lights in my peripheral vision. My regular eye doctor…read moreimmediately sent me to Florida Retina Institute. Upon verifying a tear in my retina, I had laser repair. I have been several times since that day for check ups and have healed so well that I am on yearly checks. Every person at this clinic is professional and friendly. They treat all their patients with respect. I would highly recommend this clinic!

The staff was amazing and provided a very pleasant experience. Dr Barnard was very nice as well…read moreand everyone thoroughly explained everything that was going on. Kind of weird to say I'm looking forward to my follow-up appt.

Florida Retinal Institute does everything right. As a patient, I have been to the location in…read moreOrlando as well as Titusville. The office is well managed with caring, knowledgeable staff. Both offices are comfortable and wait times are reasonable. Dr Barnard is wonderful. He has a calm, kind manner and he is extremely knowledgeable. He has helped me with my issues for 13 years. I would definitely recommend!

Very professional and personable. Wait time is minimal. Office is extremely clean and parking is…read moreplentiful.

Great customer service and super pleasant! This is my second visit and still feel welcomed. The…read morestaff is courteous and friendly. They provide knowledgeable answers to my questions and want to ensure everything is clear. They explain all procedures, such as eye pressure testing results, which is quite helpful. I highly recommend you visit and see for yourself!

I can honestly say that I was absolutely very happy from the service my Brother received from the…read moretime he came in until he left each room he went in the service was great.The staff was very polite and very professional.He informed them of how nervous he was and they made him feel at ease.He was a new patient however on both of his visits the service was great.Dr.Jaya B.Kumar MD and her staff were outstanding in the service they provided All questions were answered that my Brother had.The level of Professionalism that was shown would make me refer this place of business to anyone that needed eye Care.Florida Retina Eye Institute you guys rock!!Thank you for a wonderful clean atmosphere and for workers that went above and beyond to make sure my Brother was taken care of.

I had a sudden eye issue and this group worked me in immediately. This is just one of their many…read moreoffices. They rotate offices (Lake Mary, Daytona, Orange City and Titusville) each day. Everyone I encountered was extremely professional and kind. Dr. Barnard was very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend.

I highly recommend Dr.Matthew Donovan for his professionalism…read moreand knowledge. His personality makes you feel very comfortable and puts you at ease.I felt confident as he did the needle procedure for wet macula degeneration. Dr. Matthew Donovan and his staff are awesome at the Retina Group of Florida, Inverness.

I saw a curtain coming over my vision in my right eye accompanied with lots of floaters late early…read moreon a Sunday morning. I called Dr Kesen's office and in 15 minutes I was speaking with the Julie and 10 minutes later with Dr. Kesen. They were like angels on the other end of the phone. I went to her office in The Villages and indicated I needed surgery for a severly torn retina the next day. I usually like to study my options but Dr Kesen was compassionate and knowledgeable. My impressioin was she had the confidence and experrence to perform this delicate surgery. I was afraid but decided to put my faith iin Dr. Kesen. The surgery went well. The recovery in a face down position was uncomfortable and the stiches in my eye were irritating but after 3 weeks, my field of view has been restored. My vision is improving but still a little blurry in the right eye. The vision quality takes 2-6 months to stabilize. I am optimistic with the results especially compared to my vision before the surgery. While in the face down position I had a chance to read. I found Dr. Kesen completed her residency at Temple University, studied ocular inflamation and immunology at the University of Illinois - Chicago and completed surgical fellowships at Duke University and John Hopkins University. She has been trained by the best schools in the country and has years of experience on the leading edge of retinal surgery. I reallized I was in excellent hands. I am thankful for Dr. Kesen and her staff at the Retina Specialty Institute in Inverness and The Villages.

I just took my mother-in-law here for a second opinion and i am so glad we did. She was told by a…read moreretina specialist in Pennsylvania (where she lives) that she required major surgery with a face- down recovery of several weeks. She was diagnosed there with a Macular Hole. With the use of the latest technological advances, Dr. Dunne was able to diagnose her with a pseudohole and one that is not the more aggressive type. He advised close monitoring but stated that it may never require surgery at all. Additionally, the recovery period, should surgery ever become necessary, does not even require full face- down recovery and the protocol calls for several DAYS of caution and minor posturing. We are grateful beyond words!!! My mother- in-law was facing possibly months of physical therapy, pain, and lack of independence for a surgery she didn't need at all! From the friendly voice on the phone who fit her into the schedule on short notice, to Marcus who ran the tests and diagnostics, to the doctor himself, this office is fantastic!! They are all so very nice, efficient, with excellent communication every step of the process with virtually no waiting!! Everything was explained in great detail and all questions were answered! We couldn't be more impressed and we recommend them without reservation to ANYONE needing a retina specialist. If you already have a diagnosis, i urge you to take advantage of your right to a second opinion! It will be worth the time for the peace of mind!! Thank you, Retina Specialists of Tampa! You are a rare medical office who clearly prioritizes patient care and comfort!

Very through great staff. Great care provided the doctor always sees me after treatments and X-rays…read moreexplains everything going on with my eye and how they are making it stronger Top quality care is provided

Dr Venzara is the best . Been going to Florida eye for about…read more4 years now and wanted to try someone new. Not happy with Florida eye. Another patient said his wife started injections with Dr Venzara at Florida retina specialists and thought he was awesome. So, I tried him. Best decision I've made in years. He is very compassionate and understanding. He listens, answers all questions, and provides excellent information and advice. Plus you don't even know he is giving the injection in your eyes. And when recuperating,the recovery time is so much quicker. Thank you Dr V.!!! God bless you 4.9 stars out of 5 only because they didn't give me a $25 longhorn gift card - hahaha

Dr. Frank Venzara, III is truly a gifted retina surgeon who gave me hope after multiple failed…read moresurgeries. I had gone through three unsuccessful retina surgeries with another doctor who told me I was part of a rare 4% with no treatment options. My retina was left in poor condition--a loose buckle, unremoved scar tissue, and not enough silicone oil to protect the eye. I was devastated. Then I found Dr. Venzara. He was thorough, kind, and honest. He immediately identified the problems and performed a complex surgery that lasted over 2.5 hours. Since that surgery in September, my retina has remained attached. I had a follow-up surgery in March to remove the oil, and there's been no scar tissue regrowth since. While the previous damage couldn't be undone, Dr. Venzara gave me the best possible outcome and peace of mind. I'm so grateful for his skill and integrity. If you're facing a difficult retinal condition, don't give up--go see Dr. Venzara. - Dahlia Freeman

I have had problems with my eyes (retinas) most of my adult life so after we moved here I looked…read morefor the best retina specialist I could find. It took a little while to find a good retina clinic but I was very impressed with Dr. Ganiban and the entire staff. After my initial appointment and exam at their Palm Bay location i had to go to their clinic on Nasa Blvd for a florescein angiography (a very thorough eye exam using special imaging equipment). It was an easy process and I and left there relieved that my eyesight is stable. I go back in six months for a follow up.

I was referred to Dr. Ganiban approximately 10 years ago by my eye DR. I had diabetes retinopathy (…read moreleaky veins in retina). He has performed three surgeries on my eyes with excellent results!!! NOTE: He is not covered under my Medicare plan so I pay out of pocket. (not happy but worth it) IMO He is the only eye surgeon I trust.

Cataract surgery is one of the most often performed surgeries in the USA, and the surgery has…read morearound a 98% success rate. I am sorry to say that things did not work out well for me. Dr. Gilmer placed the artificial lens in an area which the lens manufacturer does not recommend and that caused exfoliation material from my iris clogging up the eyes drainage network. The clogging of the drainage network caused very high eye pressure that could not be relieved with medicinal eye drops. A second surgery was performed to reset the lens, however, resetting the lens did not relieve the very high eye pressure. Dr. Gilmer told me that if the high eye pressure was not quickly corrected I would lose my vision in that eye. He offered to do a laser surgery, but by that time, for several reasons which I will explain later, I had lost all confidence in Dr. Gilmer. I contacted a glaucoma specialist who performed four additional surgeries before the high eye pressure was sufficiently relieved. I estimate that I have lost around 75 to 80% of my vision in that eye. While being treated by Dr. Gilmer I was subjected to verbal abuse on two occasions and he blamed me for the surgery going wrong and that could not be further from the truth. I am in excellent health and have a very good immune system. It is my opinion that Dr. Gilmer tries to come across as a very friendly and caring physician and at first he fooled me. However, when the going got tough he was far from charming or caring. It is my opinion that he blames others for his short comings and that underneath his charming exterior lurks one of the "entitled".

I would definitely recommend Dr. Gilmer to anyone looking for an ophthalmologist. He was able to…read moresee me the same day and I didn't have to wait long. He took his time examining me and seemed very thorough. His office has a modern, inviting feel the moment you walk in and the staff were all kind.