Jason M. Handza, D.O. Dr. Jason Handza, President of Gulf Coast Retina Specialists, P.L.L.C, is an independent contractorproviding retina care for patients at Eye Associates of Pinellas. Dr. Handza is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist specializing in the treatment of retinal diseases, including diabetic eye disease, macular degeneration, retinal detachments and laser surgery. He has been involved in many research studies, recently as a Co-Investigator in the study of Lucentis, the revolutionary new treatment for “wet” macular degeneration. Dr. Handza received his medical degree with honors from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his post graduate fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at the nationally respected University of South Florida Eye Institute. He has trained under many well known physicians considered to be experts in the field of ophthalmology and vitreoretinal surgery. John B. Wachter, O.D. Proud owner of Eye Associates of Pinellas, Dr. Wachter graduated from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1990, where he received clinical honors and was a member of the Optometric Honor Society, Beta Sigma Kappa. His residency in ocular pathology was completed locally at the Bay Pines Veterans Hospital in 1991. Dr. Wachter is a member of the Pinellas Optometric Association and was also President of the POA in 1996. Dr. Wachter resides in Tarpon Springs with his wife, son and daughter. He is active politically to ensure a fair and adequate healthcare system. Lori R. Hassinger, O.D. Dr. Lori Hassinger is a certified optometrist practicing primary eye care, contact lenses and ocular disease. She graduated from Pennsylvania School of Optometry in Philadelphia, PA, where she was a member of the Optometric Honor Society and Gold Key Award. Originally from Pennsylvania, Dr. Hassinger now resides in St. Petersburg with her husband. She enjoys reading, the outdoors and traveling. | 
