Now accepting new diabetic & senior patients across Tampa Bay — call (727) 738-5900
A complete diabetic and senior eye care center with three convenient locations across Tampa Bay. Dr. James Powers and our team are welcoming new patients. Choose your nearest office below to get started.
A complete diabetic and senior eye care center with three convenient locations across Tampa Bay. Dr. James Powers and our team are welcoming new patients. Choose your nearest office below to get started.
We accept Medicare, Medicaid, and most major insurance plans — and we’ll verify your coverage for you.
Real stories from the diabetic and senior patients we care for across Tampa Bay.
Five-star reviews from patients across all three of our Tampa Bay locations.
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What Medicare Part B pays for, and how often you’re covered.
The early symptoms diabetic patients should never ignore.
How frequently to be seen — and why it matters for your sight.
A step-by-step look at your visit, from check-in to results.
Typical costs and what insurance usually covers.
Quick answers to what diabetic and senior patients ask us most.
Diabetes can quietly damage the tiny blood vessels in the back of your eye — a condition called diabetic retinopathy — and it also raises your risk of glaucoma and other serious eye conditions. The hard part is there are often no symptoms until damage is done, which is why a yearly dilated exam matters so much.
Yes. If you have diabetes, Medicare Part B covers a yearly dilated eye exam to screen for diabetic eye disease. We accept Medicare and will confirm your coverage for you.
At least once a year. Diabetes can affect your eyes with no early warning signs, so an annual dilated exam is the best way to catch changes early. If we find anything, Dr. Powers may recommend more frequent visits.
Your insurance card, a photo ID, a list of your current medications, your glasses or contacts, and any records from a previous eye doctor if you have them.
A diabetic eye exam usually includes dilation, which can leave your vision blurry and light-sensitive for a few hours. We recommend bringing sunglasses and, if you tend to be sensitive, arranging for someone to drive you home.
Plan for a thorough visit rather than a quick in-and-out. We run complete diagnostic testing and Dr. Powers personally reviews your results with you, so appointments can run longer than a routine checkup — especially on busier days. We’re always working to keep your wait as short as we can, but we’d rather give your eyes the time they deserve than rush your care.
We accept Medicare, Medicaid, and most major plans — including Florida Blue/BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, and more. We’ll verify your specific plan for you; just ask when you call.
Yes — all three offices (New Port Richey, Clearwater, and St. Petersburg) are welcoming new diabetic and senior patients. Request an appointment online or call (727) 738-5900.
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.
