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Gulfcoast Eye Care - St. Petersburg

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1515 9th Ave N
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49/100
Mixed

Strong is 80 or better. Under 40 is weak. Half of eye care centers in the registry score 40–59.

Verified July 23, 2026

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Gulfcoast Eye Care - St. Petersburg — St. Petersburg, Florida
Gulfcoast Eye Care - St. Petersburg · 1515 9th Ave N

What AI says about Gulfcoast.1

We ask the assistants the questions customers actually ask, and record what comes back — quoted verbatim, dated, with the capture kept as evidence.

ChatGPT

Named ✓

Asked best ophthalmology clinic in St. Petersburg

retina problems Retina specialist in St. Petersburg; a good match for conditions like macular degeneration, retinal tears/detachment follow-up, or diabetic eye disease. Quick picks by need Cataract surgery: Gulfcoast Eye Care, St. Petersburg Eye Institute,…

Checked July 23, 2026

Perplexity

Not named

Asked best ophthalmology clinic in St. Petersburg

Perplexity answered with other businesses. Gulfcoast Eye Care - St. Petersburg was not mentioned.

Checked July 23, 2026

Gemini

Not named

Asked best ophthalmology clinic in St. Petersburg

Gemini answered with other businesses. Gulfcoast Eye Care - St. Petersburg was not mentioned.

Checked July 16, 2026

Named by 1 of 3 assistants as of July 23, 2026.

Reputation

What they’re known for.2

Drawn from live Google search results — the searches this business surfaces for when people look nearby. What its customers say is a separate read, below.

Gulfcoast Eye Care excels in providing specialized ophthalmology services in St. Petersburg, particularly in ocular migraine treatment and general eye care.

Ophthalmologists in St. Petersburg
Ophthalmologists in St. Petersburg, FL
Ocular Migraine Treatment

What people keep saying.3

Every review this business has, read and distilled — the mood, the consistent praise, and the recurring complaints.

Customers describe Gulfcoast Eye Care as a welcoming environment with a focus on patient comfort and care. Many reviews highlight the professionalism and knowledge of the staff, particularly Dr. Lin and Dr. Manning, who are noted for their thoroughness and ability to answer questions. However, some experiences indicate a lack of attention to detail in patient care and communication.

Consistently praised

Dr. Lin's thoroughness
Dr. Manning's informative consultations
Friendly and knowledgeable staff

Recurring complaints

Inconsistent quality of care
Long wait times
Communication issues with staff

The bottom line: Gulfcoast Eye Care is distinguished by its knowledgeable doctors, but patient experiences vary significantly, with some citing poor communication and care.

Gulfcoast Eye Care - St. Petersburg — St. Petersburg, Florida
Gulfcoast Eye Care - St. Petersburg · 1515 9th Ave N

The score, explained

Why 49.4

Eight signals make up the AI Score. Weight is how much a signal counts; the score is how this entry measures on it. The same method for every business — never for sale.

Higher than 50% of eye care centers in the registry.

Scanned July 23, 2026

SignalScore /100
Retrieval groundingWhether you appear in the ranked results AI retrieves and cites — AI-Overview citations, organic top-10 for your money queries, and the Bing index ChatGPT leans on.
35
Off-property attestationVolume and consistency of what others say about you — YouTube mentions, branded web mentions, third-party “best-of” lists. The cause of retrievability.
41
AI visibilityWhether ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and AI Overviews name you — and for the right service.
33
Reviews & responseNot just star average — volume, velocity, the specificity of review language, and response cadence. Specific reviews are what AI quotes verbatim.
97
Backlink & citation authorityDomain authority and editorial quality of the sources that attest to you.
59
Google Business ProfileRequired and recommended fields; update cadence. The listing AI pulls from first.
90
Speed & mobileCore Web Vitals at the 75th percentile, on a real phone.
61
Content freshness & schemaCrawl recency, intent alignment, valid JSON-LD, canonicals.
59

What’s holding this entry back: retrieval grounding and ai visibility — the signals dragging the score below where the rest of the record sits.

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Standing

Where the entry ranks.

Gulfcoast Eye Care - St. Petersburg — St. Petersburg, Florida
Gulfcoast Eye Care - St. Petersburg · 1515 9th Ave N

The facts

Address1515 9th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33705, USA
Hours
Today (Mon) · 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Monday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed

Typically busiest — Tuesday

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Questions

About Gulfcoast Eye Care - St. Petersburg.

What are the operating hours of Gulfcoast Eye Care?

Gulfcoast Eye Care operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

Does Gulfcoast Eye Care require reservations?

The clinic does not require reservations for visits.

What is Gulfcoast Eye Care known for?

Gulfcoast Eye Care is known for its friendly and professional staff, as well as providing knowledgeable care in ophthalmology.

Is there parking available at Gulfcoast Eye Care?

Yes, there is parking available at Gulfcoast Eye Care for patients visiting the clinic.

What special features does Gulfcoast Eye Care offer?

Gulfcoast Eye Care is noted for its welcoming environment and a team that is attentive and detail-oriented, ensuring a comfortable experience for patients.

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