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T. Hunter Newsom, MD

Cataract, LASIK & Refractive Surgeon · Board-Certified Ophthalmologist

For more than two decades, Dr. Newsom has pushed the boundaries of cataract, LASIK, and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery — from pioneering FDA studies to developing techniques used by surgeons around the world — helping thousands of patients regain their vision and their confidence.

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20+
Years advancing eye surgery
#1
In the nation for Light Adjustable Lens implants
14,000+
Eye surgeons worldwide look to his expertise and training
Sees patients at Sebring·Carrollwood·Gainesville
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Signature procedure

Performs more Light Adjustable Lens implants than any surgeon in the country.

A Career of Firsts

When a technique doesn’t exist yet, he builds it.

Inventor
The Newsom Bladeless Laser Cataract Surgery Technique — a femtosecond-laser approach that changed how cataract surgery is performed, offering patients greater precision and improved outcomes.
First in the U.S.
The first American surgeon to implant FDA-approved bilateral Aphakic Artisan™ lenses.
First in the world
The world’s first surgeon to implant Artisan™ lenses in patients with megalocornea.
20+ years of ICL
More than two decades of experience with implantable contact lenses — long before they became mainstream vision correction.
Why Patients & Surgeons Trust Dr. Newsom

The surgeon other surgeons learn from.

Dr. Newsom’s research and teaching reach far beyond his own operating room — shaping how modern eye surgery is practiced and taught nationwide.

Research leader

Lead investigator in FDA studies for the ICL, Light Adjustable Lens, and more.

Distinguished educator

University of Iowa professor, advancing LASIK and cataract surgery education.

Lifetime Visiting Professor

Training the next generation of LASIK and cataract specialists at the University of Iowa.

Respected worldwide

More than 14,000 eye surgeons look to his expertise and training.

FDA Studies Leadership

Dr. Newsom has led or contributed to FDA studies for:

  • Light Adjustable Lenses (RxSight)
  • Visian™ & Verisyse™ Phakic IOLs
  • AcrySof® IQ extended depth-of-focus IOL
  • SBL-3 segmented bifocal IOL
  • EYEFILL® & VISCO SHIELD® viscoelastics
  • Lenstec Softec HD™ — brought to market thanks to his research
Pioneering surgical centers

One of the youngest surgeons in the country to develop three FDA-approved ambulatory surgical centers for research and innovation in ophthalmology.

Education & Recognition

A foundation of excellence.

Education & Training

Bachelor of Science

University of Florida

Graduated with Honors

Doctor of Medicine

University of Florida

Graduated with Honors

Internship

Mayo Clinic

Jacksonville, Florida

Residency

University of Iowa

A top-3 ophthalmology program in the nation

Honors & Recognition

“Surgical Excellence” Award

American College of Eye Surgeons

Albert G. King Award

For Outstanding Research

Alumni Ambassador

University of Florida College of Medicine

“Young Alumnus Honor Award”

Bozeman Senior High School

Experience care from a surgeon surgeons trust.

Talk with Dr. Newsom’s team about the path that’s right for your eyes. No pressure — just clear answers.

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