Now accepting new diabetic & senior patients across Tampa Bay — call (727) 738-5900
If you have diabetes, the type of eye doctor you see actually matters. Here’s the difference between an optometrist and an ophthalmologist — and why it counts for diabetic eyes.
Diabetes doesn’t just change your prescription — it can damage the retina and blood vessels at the back of the eye. That’s a medical problem, not just a vision one. So there’s real value in being cared for by a doctor who can both spot diabetic changes early and treat them if they appear, without losing time on a referral elsewhere.
Often a patient sees an optometrist first and gets referred to an ophthalmologist when diabetic changes show up. At Healthy Vision Institute, you get that specialized diabetic eye care and retinopathy management directly.
Dr. James Powers is an ophthalmologist whose practice is centered on diabetic and senior eye care — exactly the medical, retina-focused expertise that diabetes calls for. If you’re living with diabetes, that focus is worth seeking out.
Related: Meet Dr. Powers • Diabetic eye care • Signs of retinopathy
New patients are always welcome at all three locations. Fill out the form below — just choose your location — and our front desk will reach out to confirm, usually the same day. Prefer to talk to a person? Call (727) 738-5900.
We offer this care at all three of our offices across Tampa Bay.
5413 US Highway 19, New Port Richey, FL 34652
2565 Enterprise Rd, Clearwater, FL 33763
603 7th St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701