Cataract Surgeon in Tampa Bay Named Primary Surgeon for TLC Laser Eye Center

TAMPA, FL--(Marketwire - Oct 18, 2012) - Tampa Bay cataract surgeon Dr. Michael Manning has recently been named the primary cataract and refractive lens implant surgeon for the TLC Laser Eye Center in Florida. Located throughout the United States, TLC centers offer patients a variety of advanced refractive treatments performed by some of the most qualified surgeons in Ophthalmology. As the sole TLC cataract surgeon in the Southeast, Dr. Manning says he is honored to have earned the position and will strive to consistently provide the community with the highest level of care possible. He adds that he has always respected TLC's dedication to ensuring the public receives the most effective cataract treatment, and he is excited for the opportunity to be a part of their mission.

TLC Laser Eye Centers is dedicated to educating patients about cataracts and cataract surgery, as well as helping patients find the right surgeon to meet their individual needs. Along with multiple Advanced Replacement Lens options, TLC offers state-of-the-art refractive techniques to remove cataracts and ultimately reduce one's dependency on prescription eyeglasses. Their website lists TLC cataract surgeons across the country allowing people to choose one closest to them. Each surgeon is highly experienced, and like Dr. Manning, many are considered to be leading minds in cataract surgery techniques.

As the medical director and head surgeon of his own center for eye care in Tampa Bay, Dr. Manning has years of experience and is regarded as an innovator in his field. He is dedicated to pursuing the most ethical and effective refractive surgery techniques and feels serving as primary cataract surgeon of the TLC Laser Eye Center will help to enhance the community's level of eye care. In regards to his new position, Dr. Manning says, "I am happy to have the opportunity to help expand the range of refractive surgery options available at TLC with my experience in areas of cataract surgery, Refractive Lens Exchange, and Implantable Contact Lens procedures."

About Michael H. Manning, M.D., F.A.C.S.

A graduate of the University of South Florida College of Medicine, Dr. Michael Manning leads a team of highly skilled medical professionals at Gulfcoast Eye Care in Tampa, FL. After earning his medical degree, he went on to complete an Internal Medicine internship at the University of South Florida College of Medicine and his Ophthalmology Residency Training at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. Dr. Manning has special interest in cataract and refractive surgeries, as well as LASIK, dry eye syndrome, and macular degeneration. As a board-certified Ophthalmologist, he frequently lectures to other eye care professionals on the latest vision correction techniques.

The TLC Laser Eye Center in Tampa Bay is located at 1510 North Westshore Blvd Tampa, FL 33607 and can be reached at 877-463-6852. Gulfcoast Eye Care has an office located in Palm Harbor at 2650 Tampa Rd Palm Harbor, FL 34684, and another in Pinellas Park at 6036 Park Boulevard Pinellas Park, FL 33781. Both Gulfcoast Eye Care locations can be reached via phone at 727-346-8696. Dr. Manning can also be contacted online at gulfcoasteyecare.com and facebook.com/GulfcoastEyeCare.