Cataract Surgery, LASIK & Complete Eye Care in Tampa Bay, Sebring, Brooksville & Gainesville
I don't tell people I have new eyes,
I tell them I have NEWSOM EYES!
Founded by T. Hunter Newsom, MD, Newsom Eye is one of Florida's leading multispecialty eyecare practices, with offices in Sebring, Carrollwood, South Tampa, Brooksville and Gainesville — delivering laser cataract surgery, Custom LASIK, EVO ICL, cornea, glaucoma, retina and complete eye care.
Complete Eye Care, All Under One Roof
From routine exams to the most advanced surgical vision correction in Florida, Newsom Eye offers every specialty your eyes may ever need.
Adjustable Cataract Surgery
Bladeless laser surgery and the Light Adjustable Lens, customized to your vision.
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Newsom Eye Custom LASIK
Advanced topography-guided LASIK from Tampa Bay's trusted refractive surgeons.
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EVO Implantable Contact Lens
A LASIK alternative designed for high prescriptions and thin corneas.
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Glaucoma Treatment
From iStent to advanced medical therapy that protects your sight for life.
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Cornea & Cross-Linking
Fellowship-trained cornea care, including collagen cross-linking for keratoconus.
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Retina Treatment
Care for macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, flashes and floaters.
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Dry Eye Treatment
Real relief for chronic dry eye, from artificial tears to specialty drops.
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Routine Eye Exams
Comprehensive eye exams and specialty contact lens fittings for the whole family.
Learn More →The Physicians Behind NEWSOM EYES
Board-certified ophthalmologists and primary eye care physicians working together across all five Newsom Eye locations.
Ophthalmologists
T. Hunter Newsom, MD
Dr. Newsom is the founder and medical director of Newsom Eye. He is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, specializing in cataract and LASIK surgery, and also specializes in the Implantable Contact Lens (ICL), an alternative to LASIK for vision correction.
Brian Szabo, DO
Dr. Szabo is the first recipient of the William J. Lahners, MD, Fellowship — a competitive one-year program led by founder T. Hunter Newsom, MD. He cares for cataract, refractive and glaucoma patients across the Tampa Bay area.
William A. Newsom, MD
Dr. William Newsom is an ophthalmologist with many decades of experience in the eye care field. A graduate of the University of Virginia School of Medicine, he cares for patients at our Gainesville office.
B. David Garruto, MD
Dr. Garruto is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology with medical retina and cornea fellowships. He specializes in the treatment of retina, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration and other diseases of the retina.
Akaanksh Shetty, MD
Dr. Shetty is a comprehensive ophthalmologist specializing in cataract surgery, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery and advanced vision correction. He completed his ophthalmology residency at the world-renowned Bascom Palmer Eye Institute.
Optometrists
Eric Fazio, OD
Jessica Mark, OD
Daniel Ochs, OD
Laura Vandenberg, OD
Marissa Cruz, OD
Our Ambulatory Surgery Centers
All surgical procedures are performed in surgery centers holding Medicare-deemed status through AAAHC accreditation — the highest nationally recognized standard of care for outpatient surgery.
Accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).
OD/MD Portal
Partner with Newsom Eye to co-manage your patients' surgical care. Submit and track referrals online, and get direct access to our surgical team.
Refer a PatientPatient Portal
Access your personal health record, request medical records, and communicate securely with Newsom Eye staff and physicians — anytime.
Log In to the PortalLife-Changing Results, In Their Words
“I always feel so welcomed. Just had LASIK and they were amazing there as well. Thank you Dr. Newsom and staff for this life changing opportunity and for being so kind and making sure I was comfortable throughout the whole process!”
“I had both my lenses done, so I no longer have to wear glasses. I would highly recommend Newsom Eye. They did a great job and their office personnel are awesome and so are the doctors.”
Five Convenient Florida Locations
Sebring
4211 US Highway 27 NSebring, FL 33870(863) 385-1544
Carrollwood
13904 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Suite 200Tampa, FL 33618(813) 908-2020
South Tampa
113 S Armenia AveTampa, FL 33609(813) 908-2020
Brooksville
14543 Cortez BlvdBrooksville, FL 34613(352) 596-4030
Gainesville
2521 NW 41 StGainesville, FL 32606(352) 377-7733
Frequently Asked Questions
What services does Newsom Eye offer?
Newsom Eye offers laser cataract surgery with premium and Light Adjustable Lens options, Newsom Eye Custom LASIK, the EVO Implantable Contact Lens (ICL), glaucoma treatment, cornea care including collagen cross-linking, retina care, dry eye treatment, oculoplastics, routine eye exams and optical services.
Where is Newsom Eye located?
Newsom Eye has five Florida offices: Sebring (4211 US Highway 27 N), Carrollwood in Tampa (13904 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Suite 200), South Tampa (113 S Armenia Ave), Brooksville (14543 Cortez Blvd) and Gainesville (2521 NW 41 St). All offices are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Who founded Newsom Eye?
Newsom Eye was founded by T. Hunter Newsom, MD, a board-certified ophthalmologist who serves as Medical Director and specializes in cataract and LASIK surgery.
Where are Newsom Eye surgeries performed?
All surgical procedures are performed in ambulatory surgery centers that hold Medicare-deemed status through accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC): Tampa Surgery Center, Newsom Surgery Center of Sebring and Eye Surgicenter of Gainesville.
Does Newsom Eye offer an alternative to LASIK?
Yes. In addition to Newsom Eye Custom LASIK and PRK, Newsom Eye offers the EVO Implantable Contact Lens (ICL), a vision correction option designed for patients with high prescriptions or thin corneas who may not be LASIK candidates.
How do I schedule an appointment or refer a patient to Newsom Eye?
Patients can schedule online through the Schedule an Appointment link or call (813) 908-2020 in Tampa Bay, (863) 385-1544 in Sebring or (352) 377-7733 in Gainesville. Referring optometrists and physicians can submit referrals through the OD/MD Portal at newsomeye.com/od-referral/.
You deserve NEWSOM EYES!
Take the first step toward clearer vision. Request a consultation with one of our board-certified physicians today.