One of the most commonly performed procedures and not surprisingly, one of the most successful. Using a combination of tests to diagnose you we then explore treatment options include medications, laser, and sometimes surgery. We endeavor to make available to our patients the most advanced technology possible for the best outcomes. Our optical shops are here to fill your eyeglass or contact lens prescription even if it's from another doctor. Your successful corneal transplant can restore your vision and eye health as long as the rest of your eye is healthy.
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Staying up to date with the most effective technology is very important to us. We continue to put our main focus on comprehensive medical care for each of our patients, with an emphasis on providing the most up to date and effective methods. St. Lucie Eye has the goal of providing the highest quality eye care to residents of the Treasure Coast of Florida.
Dr. Rana is a comprehensive ophthalmologist with an emphasis on refractive cataract surgery. Additional areas of interest and expertise include dry eye, glaucoma and medical retina management. Dr. Rana completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Windsor in Ontario, Canada. He graduated from medical school at Wayne State University with Honors with High Distinction and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.
Dr. Sapir Karli is a comprehensive ophthalmologist, specializing in small incision and laser cataract surgery. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Brandeis University, in Waltham, MA with a Bachelor of Science in Health and Psychology. She completed her Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine with a Graduation Research Distinction Award followed by ophthalmology residency at the University of South Carolina where she served as Chief Resident from 2018-2019.Dr. Karli is affiliated with the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and the Refractive Surgery Alliance Society.
Dr. Bustamante joins a long legacy of physicians committed to improving patients' lives through modern advances in ophthalmology. As a comprehensive ophthalmologist, Dr. Bustamante specializes in refractive cataract surgery and the clinical management of ocular disease. He enjoys getting to know patients over the long-term, helping them maintain healthy vision for life.
Reviews (19)
Tommy G.
Apr 02, 2022
Jack Ryan
Feb 25, 2022
Vinni Maiorino
Feb 16, 2022
Dr. Rana and his entire staff are highly competent, patient, friendly and caring. I have dry eyes and it's tough to check my vision, they stuck with me multiple times until they were sure that it was tha best possible outcome. I also purchased a pair of transition, active wear glasses, Eileen in optical was helpful, knowledgeable and patient with me until I was satisfied. The discount for their patients made this purchase very competitively priced. I recommend this practice and optical department to everyone!
Andi H.
Nov 22, 2021
M. Mendez
Jul 22, 2021
First time coming here, the doctor was great but the front office service was terrible. While filling all the paperwork, I noticed that one of the forms said that they matched 1800 contacts prices so when it was my turn to purchase glasses I told the person in charge of selling you glasses/contacts about they matching prices, to start she didn't even know about this, so she had to run out back and ask if what I was saying was true. 5 minutes later she returned and confirmed that what I was saying was correct and that they would match 1800 contacts prices, so I tried to purchase 180 days worth of contacts with my insurance allowance and pay the difference out of my pocket since my allowance did not cover 180 days worth of contacts, that's when she told me that for them to match 1800 contacts price I would have to pay the whole thing out of pocket and that I couldn't use my allowance. I'm very disappointed with this place. I will not be returning and wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. The office looks old and outdated as well.
Rae T.
May 09, 2021
It was my first time with Dr. Karli and the staff at St. Lucie Cataract Center. What a wonderful experience. Doctor is amazing, thorough, very gentle and kind. Every member of staff that helped me was superior, so very good at all they do. It's such a relaxed environment there, while also being extremely professional and proficient. I'm so happy I went there. Years ago, Dr. Langley was my doctor. I always appreciated his wonderful manner of putting me at ease as he took care of me with the utmost of professionalism. I look forward to my next appointment!
Christianne S.
Apr 13, 2021
Pete Previte
Feb 27, 2021
Update May 18th - great experience with entire staff for cataract surgery. Very professional, comforting and sense of humor. DR Rana is a perfectionist focused on an excellent outcome for the patient. Thank you. ------ My experiences so far with Mary Beth, Karina, Dr Rana and other staff members have been excellent. I ask a lot of questions and get thorough answers from the team. I would recommend St Lucie Eye to anyone looking for a a great practice.
Vallirie Molina
Feb 14, 2021
Benny Cottone
Feb 10, 2021
St Lucie Eye is great. From scheduling to registration to the technicians and finally down to the doctor, the practice as a whole is excellent. Dr Karli was exceptional, I was diagnosed with ocular hypertension so understandably I was very nervous but Dr Karli assured me not to worry and that we would take care of this problem and not ro loose sleep over it. All in all I think she is a wonderful young doctor and has an amazing future in front of her
Russell Stadelman
May 15, 2019
Dr. Rana may be the best eye doctor in the world. Unfortunately I never had the chance to find out. My appointment was at 10:15. At about 10:30 his assistant began to check my eyes prior to my seeing Dr. Rana. At 10:55PM she put me in a room after she was finished. At 11:35 the able assistant told me Dr. Rana would be right with me within 15 minutes and apologized. at 11:55 I left as this is ridiculous. If anyone is expecting on time good service from a Doctor, then Dr. Rana is not that person.
Merissa T.
Dec 08, 2018
I would trust any of the Doctor's there for any of my eye needs. Definitely referred many friends and family and have no issues at all. Staff are all pleasant, knowledgeable and professional. Availability of ordering contacts and glasses without going to another place is another huge plus. I know many people who have had surgery and the out come me has been great! I have had some minor procedures myself and would not consider going anywhere else!
Bob Brown
Jun 01, 2018
Barry C.
Mar 17, 2018
My name is Barry Cohen and I had my cataracts surgery on both eyes performed at Saint Lucie Eye Associates. I am sorry to say that for me it was a horrible experience! My original doctor there and the doctor that did my cataracts surgery on both eyes was Dr Derek Ohlstein. Since I make my living online I paid many thousands of dollars extra on top of the regular surgery cost to have multi-focal lenses implanted into my eyes because I was assured by Dr Ohlstein that with these lenses I would be able to see well at both distances for driving while also being able to read normal small type fonts both online and in reading materials such as in books, magazines and on labels.
All Without Glasses! This is the bottom line! During the surgery the FEMTO laser that they used to cut loose my eyes lenses, misfired or was not set properly as it left my right eye with a permanent blur spot in my field of vision. Also both implant lenses were the wrong prescription because I now have to wear glasses all of the time to be able to read normal small print both online, while reading books, magazines and on labels.
I can see distances ok but its even better with the glasses on. Dr Channon the senior doctor took over and tried what I feel was his absolute best to improve my vision with stents and a YAG laser surgery. I appreciate Dr Channon's attempts to help better my vision but it simply did not help. This is when the practice gave me a pair of glasses and told me that this is the best they could do.
They also offered me $1,600.00 back that equaled the cost of the screwed up FEMTO laser treatment for one eye! (My Right Eye) However they said that if I accepted the money I would have to sign Hold Harmless agreements and a Disparagement release so I could not litigate Saint Lucie Eye Associates or tell this story! Needless to say I refused the money!
I am now left with poor vision that impairs my ability to work online and often gives me headaches because its still a strain to read even with the glasses on. No amount of money can buy back my now screwed up vision and how my ongoing poor vision makes me feel every single day! These are the reasons I am not happy with my experience with Saint Lucie Eye Associates.
All Without Glasses! This is the bottom line! During the surgery the FEMTO laser that they used to cut loose my eyes lenses, misfired or was not set properly as it left my right eye with a permanent blur spot in my field of vision. Also both implant lenses were the wrong prescription because I now have to wear glasses all of the time to be able to read normal small print both online, while reading books, magazines and on labels.
I can see distances ok but its even better with the glasses on. Dr Channon the senior doctor took over and tried what I feel was his absolute best to improve my vision with stents and a YAG laser surgery. I appreciate Dr Channon's attempts to help better my vision but it simply did not help. This is when the practice gave me a pair of glasses and told me that this is the best they could do.
They also offered me $1,600.00 back that equaled the cost of the screwed up FEMTO laser treatment for one eye! (My Right Eye) However they said that if I accepted the money I would have to sign Hold Harmless agreements and a Disparagement release so I could not litigate Saint Lucie Eye Associates or tell this story! Needless to say I refused the money!
I am now left with poor vision that impairs my ability to work online and often gives me headaches because its still a strain to read even with the glasses on. No amount of money can buy back my now screwed up vision and how my ongoing poor vision makes me feel every single day! These are the reasons I am not happy with my experience with Saint Lucie Eye Associates.
Matthew S.
Feb 23, 2018
Patricia D.
Jun 07, 2017
Deb S.
Oct 20, 2016
Marvin L. K.
Oct 08, 2015
Dr. Channon just removed cataracts in both eyes and what a difference it made. Dr. Channon is highly professional and cares about his patients. His office staff is professional and most helpful. Special shout out to Candy who does his scheduling. I would and will recommend Dr. Channon to anyone needing this surgery.
Richard N.
Sep 23, 2011
