Andrew C. Hou, MD is a board-certified ophthalmologist, cornea specialist, and cataract surgeon in Sarasota. He cares for routine and complex cataracts with a focus on premium lens options and refractive outcomes, and treats advanced corneal disease with modern endothelial keratoplasty techniques. His expertise spans anterior segment reconstruction and laser vision correction, and he also offers minimally invasive glaucoma surgery when appropriate to lower eye pressure and simplify drop regimens. Dr. Hou graduated summa cum laude from City College of New York and earned his medical degree at SUNY Downstate, where he was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha. He completed internship and ophthalmology residency at Henry Ford Hospital, serving as chief resident, followed by fellowship in Cornea, Refractive, External Disease and Anterior Segment Reconstruction at the Dean McGee Eye Institute. Patients appreciate his meticulous planning, approachable style, and technology-forward care tailored to lifestyle and visual goals.