Now accepting new diabetic & senior patients across Tampa Bay — call (727) 738-5900

Diabetic & Senior Eye Care
in St. Petersburg

Compassionate, specialized eye care for diabetic and senior patients in downtown St. Petersburg. Dr. James Powers and our team are welcoming new patients across Pinellas County.

Trusted by Tampa Bay Patients

Most Insurance & Medicare Accepted

Specialized in Diabetic Eye Care

3 Tampa Bay Locations

Complete Eye Care for Diabetic & Senior Patients

At our St. Petersburg office, we handle everything from annual diabetic eye exams to advanced treatment of serious eye disease — with a focus on protecting vision as you age.

Diabetic Eye Exams

Yearly dilated exams to catch diabetic retinopathy early — before it affects your sight. Essential for anyone living with diabetes.

Glaucoma Care

Screening, monitoring, and treatment to protect your vision from “the silent thief of sight.” Especially important for seniors.

Macular Degeneration

Early detection and ongoing management of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) to preserve your central vision.

Routine Eye Exams

Comprehensive vision and eye-health checkups, updated glasses and contact prescriptions, and personalized care.

Dry Eye & Everyday Concerns

Relief for dry, irritated eyes and the common vision changes that come with age — explained in plain language.

Living with Diabetes? Your Eyes Need a Yearly Check.

Diabetes remains a leading cause of vision loss in adults — but most diabetic eye disease can be prevented when caught early. A yearly dilated exam at our St. Petersburg office helps safeguard the sight you rely on. Every visit is comfortable, careful, and never rushed.

Why Patients Choose Healthy Vision Institute

We built our practice around the patients we serve best — diabetic and senior patients who want a doctor who listens.

A Specialist's Focus

Diabetic and senior eye care isn't a side service for us — it's what we do every day.

Time & Patience

We never rush your exam. A complete workup with full diagnostic testing takes time, so plan for a longer visit — and you'll leave with real answers, not a rushed once-over.

Medicare & Insurance

We accept Medicare and most major insurance plans. We'll verify your coverage for you.

Easy to Reach

Conveniently located in New Port Richey, serving Port Richey, Trinity, Holiday & Hudson.

Friendly Front Desk

Real people who help with scheduling, paperwork, and getting you seen quickly.

Trusted Locally

Trusted by our New Port Richey neighbors — read our reviews on Google.

Serving Clearwater & the Surrounding Area

Our St. Petersburg office is in the heart of downtown on 7th Street South, convenient for residents of downtown St. Pete, the Edge District, and the surrounding south Pinellas neighborhoods. We care for diabetic and senior patients from Pinellas Park, Gulfport, Kenneth City, and Seminole who want specialist-level eye care without leaving the city — with a welcoming team for first-time patients. Areas we serve: St. Petersburg, Pinellas Park, Gulfport, Kenneth City, Seminole & St. Pete Beach.

Visit Our St. Petersburg Office

Conveniently located and welcoming new patients.

Location & Contact

603 7th St S
Clearwater, FL 33763

Office Hours

What Our St. Petersburg Patients Say

Real reviews from New Port Richey patients on Google.

“Great doctors you can trust. The staff is great as well, and they do a very thorough exam. I’ve been here twice and I’m very satisfied.”

— Mitch L.  · via Google
“I have been a patient of Dr. Powers for many years. My trust in his expertise and attention to my vision is unquestionable. He has earned the same trust from everyone I’ve recommended him to. I’m a satisfied patient!”
— Donna P.  · via Google
“Couldn’t ask for nicer people to take care of you. Dr. Powers puts you at ease and before you know it it’s over — he’s wonderful with his patients. I’d advise anyone having any trouble with their eyes to go and see him.”
— Claire O.  · via Google
“The staff from front to back were kind and professional. Dr. Powers was everything — thorough, professional, kind… the best. Thank you all for all your care.”
— David P. · via Google

Request Your Appointment

New patients are always welcome. Fill out the quick form below and our New Port Richey front desk will reach out to confirm — usually the same day. Prefer to talk to a person? Call (727) 738-5900.

Prefer to talk to a person? Call (727) 738-5900 

Our Other Tampa Bay Locations

Not the most convenient office for you? We see diabetic and senior patients at all three of our Tampa Bay locations — choose whichever is closest.

New Port Richey

5413 US Highway 19, New Port Richey, FL 34652

Clearwater

2565 Enterprise Rd, Clearwater, FL 33763