Routine Eye Exams in Tampa, Sebring, Brooksville & Gainesville
A complete eye exam is a full checkup of your eye health, not just a vision test. Glaucoma, diabetic eye disease and macular degeneration all start silently — an annual exam is how they get caught in time.
A complete eye exam is more than a vision test
Newsom Eye offers routine eye exams with our board-certified optometrists and ophthalmologists. Having a yearly eye exam is one of the most important things you can do for your eye health, and it often reveals conditions you would not have noticed on your own.
Our teams in Tampa, Sebring and the surrounding areas use a range of tests and advanced technology to evaluate structural changes in the eye, monitor existing conditions, diagnose new ones and treat vision problems — with the goal of preventing vision loss down the road.
Many eye problems develop slowly, without symptoms, and damage vision irreversibly before they are noticed. Take control of your vision and do not wait until you are already having trouble.
- Glaucoma causes no symptoms until peripheral vision is already lost.
- Diabetic retinopathy is silent in its earliest and most treatable stages.
- Macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss over 60.
How often you should be examined
The right interval depends on your age, your health and your family history. Your Newsom Eye doctor will set yours.
Children
Regular exams as they grow. Undetected vision problems affect a child’s progress in school long before anyone connects the two.
Adults under 40
A complete exam every year to establish a baseline and catch changes early, even with no symptoms and no glasses.
Adults over 40
More frequent than annual in many cases. Risk for glaucoma, cataract and macular disease all begin rising in this decade.
Diabetes
A dilated retinal exam at least once a year, without exception. Diabetic retinopathy is silent in the stages where treatment works best.
Family history of glaucoma
More frequent monitoring, since a first-degree relative with glaucoma significantly raises your own risk.
Before and after surgery
Pre-operative and post-operative care for cataract and LASIK patients is part of the same continuity of care.
Beyond the exam
Glasses, specialty contact lenses, disease management and surgical care, all under one roof.
Glasses & Optical
Routine eye exams for glasses, plus designer frames and premium lens products fitted by our optical team.
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Contact Lenses
Routine and specialty contact lens fittings, including scleral lenses for dry eye and irregular corneas. Reorder online any time.
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Disease Management
Our doctors specialize in comprehensive eye care, including treatment and management of ocular disease such as glaucoma and dry eye syndrome.
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Surgical Care
Pre-operative and post-operative care for cataract and LASIK patients, with surgery at our three AAAHC-accredited surgery centers.
Explore cataract surgery →Frequently asked questions about routine eye exams
How often should I have an eye exam?
Most adults should have a complete eye exam every year. Children should be examined regularly as they grow, since undetected vision problems affect progress in school. Patients with diabetes, a family history of glaucoma, or who are over 40 should be seen more frequently, as recommended by their Newsom Eye doctor.
What is the difference between a vision screening and a complete eye exam?
A screening checks how well you see. A complete eye exam is a full checkup of the health of your eyes — pressure, optic nerve, retina, cornea and tear film included. Many eye problems develop over years without symptoms and can permanently damage vision before you notice anything.
What happens during a routine eye exam at Newsom Eye?
Our teams use a variety of tests and advanced technology to evaluate structural changes in the eye, monitor existing conditions, diagnose new ones and treat vision problems — with the goal of preventing vision loss later.
Who performs routine eye exams?
Newsom Eye offers routine eye exams with our board-certified optometrists and ophthalmologists across all five Florida locations.
Will my exam include a prescription for glasses?
Newsom Eye provides routine eye exams for glasses as well as specialty contact lens fittings. Depending on your insurance, additional fees may apply for a contact lens fitting or for the refraction used to write a glasses prescription.
Does insurance cover a routine eye exam?
Coverage varies by plan, and medical and vision benefits often cover different parts of the same visit. We are happy to help with the insurance information needed to make sure you have everything required for your appointment.
Do I need an exam if my vision seems fine?
Yes. Glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration all begin without symptoms, and the damage they cause is not reversible. An annual exam is how those are caught while treatment still protects your sight.
Can you fit specialty contact lenses?
Yes. In addition to routine contact lens fittings, our doctors fit specialty lenses, including scleral lenses for patients with dry eye or irregular corneas.
Do you handle care before and after eye surgery?
Yes. Our doctors provide pre-operative and post-operative care for cataract and LASIK patients, alongside the treatment and management of ocular disease such as glaucoma and dry eye syndrome.
Where can I get an eye exam?
At all five Newsom Eye locations — Sebring, Carrollwood (Tampa), South Tampa, Brooksville and Gainesville — Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Five Convenient Florida Locations
Sebring
4211 US Highway 27 NSebring, FL 33870(863) 385-1544
Carrollwood
13904 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Ste 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
Do not wait until something feels wrong
The conditions that cost people their sight are the ones with no early symptoms. Schedule a complete eye exam at any of our five Florida locations.