Eye Site of Tampa Bay

08/05/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Knauf for being awarded as one of the Top Doctors in the Tampa Bay Area for 2025 again! Well deserved!

04/11/2025

Thank you Dr. Knauf and Rachel Knauf for sharing your story!

Lions World Vision Institute proudly raised the Donate Life Flag at our Tampa headquarters as part of National Donate Life Month — a tradition that connects us to our mission: So The World Can See.

Each year, we invite a donor family or recipient to share their story, honoring the lives touched by the gift of donation. This year, we were deeply moved by an extraordinary and rare story shared by Dr. Herbert Knauf, one of our own corneal surgeons.

Dr. Knauf honored his late wife, Jodi, who passed away in April 2015 and selflessly became a cornea donor. Dr. Knauf personally called LWVI to begin the donation process — and, in a moment of profound connection, later transplanted Jodi’s corneas into two of his own patients, restoring their sight and carrying on her legacy of giving. It is a story of love, healing, and purpose unlike any we’ve known.

He was joined by his daughter, Rachel, a physician assistant at their clinic, who also devotes her life to restoring vision both here in Tampa Bay and on mission trips to Central America alongside her father. Together, they are transforming lives through sight — every single day.

Our heartfelt thanks to Jason K. Woody, LWVI President & CEO, for his powerful remarks this morning and to Dr. Knauf for his vulnerability and unwavering commitment to the mission of donation. We appreciate that James Rosa , LWVI Regional Program Manager, organizes our annual flag raising every year and brings such powerful stories to make this celebration.

Thank you to all our incredible staff for standing together in purpose, and for your daily commitment to the work we do at LWVI.

This flag flies in honor of every donor, every recipient, and every miracle made possible through your hands.

01/16/2025

We have been a preferred provider in the Tampa Bay area caring for families for over 30 years. We have two convenient locations in Clearwater and Trinity, and are accepting New Patients. Please give us a call soon! We would love to see you! (727) 799-3772 or (727) 375-0300

08/14/2023

Dr. Knauf & Rachel Knauf, PA-C just returned from their 8th medical mission trip to Honduras. They bring donated corneas from and perform corneal transplants to the people of Honduras who do not have access to tissue. We’re so grateful for them taking the time to help restore sight to the people of Honduras year after year!

05/31/2023

May 31st is World No To***co Day (WNTD) - this helps to bring focus to risk factors for early vision loss associated with smoking. The WHO & FDA report that smokers (including e-ci******es) are 4x more likely to develop age related macular degeneration (ARMD) and this occurs 5.5 years earlier when compared to non-smokers. Smokers are also 2-3x more likely to develop cataracts earlier than non-smokers. Smokers are also at a greater risk of developing Grave’s Eye disease or thyroid eye disease (TED) especially if you already have Grave’s disease. Smokers with ARMD should quit smoking to help slow the disease. Other forms of healthy habits include regular exercise, maintaining healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and wearing sunglasses to protect your eyes from sunlight.

05/31/2023

Stop by our optical for a limited time 50% off sale on select frames!

02/01/2023

February is age-related macular degeneration (ARMD or AMD) awareness month!

What is AMD?

AMD is a problem with your retina where the macula specifically is damaged. You begin to lose central vision over time and have difficulty with fine vision near and far. AMD is very common and is the leading cause of vision loss over the age of 50. 1 in 5 people over the age of 65 are affected.

AMD also has a genetic component as well as an age component, but there are modifiable risk factors…meaning YOU may be able to change the outcome!
-avoid a diet high in saturated fats, maintain a healthy weight/BMI, abstain from smoking ci******es, keep blood pressure and cholesterol under control

Show your eyes love and schedule an appointment for a comprehensive eye exam today! 💖💝💕

Questions? Just ask!

11/29/2022

November is Eye Donation Month.
You can restore sight and save lives by registering as an eye, organ and tissue donor today!

Join the Registry here: https://registerme.org/

03/01/2022

March, 2022 is Eye Wellness Month!

Learn about Eye Ergonomics from the American Academy of Ophthalmology by following this link: http://bit.ly/1Q27QnM

Prevent workplace injuries and know your eye protection. Read more at: http://bit.ly/1OgUJt7

02/07/2022

February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month

Dr. Andrea Lusk has been with Eye Site of Tampa Bay for 14 years and is a fellowship-trained medical retina specialist with a special emphasis in retinal disorders, including age-related macular degeneration.

Please call our office to make an appointment today.
Clearwater: (727) 799-3772
Trinity: (727) 375-0300

11/24/2021

Congratulations to Herbert Knauf, MD for being selected at a Tampa Bay Top Doctor by his physician peers!!

10/20/2021

Celebrating Senior Night at JW Mitchell High School with our employee and ⭐️ Rising Star ⭐️ - Megan!!!

Congratulations from your Eye Site of Tampa Bay Fan Club!!!👓