My NEWsom Eyes

One particular patient branded Dr. Newsom’s results and ability when she said, “I don’t tell people I have NEW EYES, I tell them I have ‘.’” From that day on, the term was born and has been used by patients to describe their life-changing experiences, from vision correction and treatment - to independence from glasses, contacts, and daily drop regimens. Don't just take it from us, read below to hear from our patient's about their NEWsom EYES.

Jennifer Miller, MD, LASIK Patient:
"As a physician, I depend on seeing clearly every day to effectively perform my job. For years I have been afraid to trust anyone with the surgical correction of my eyes. When I learned about Dr. Newsom and his state of the art facility and latest technology, I knew at last I had found someone I could entrust with my vision. The entire experience was positive - from the pre-operative exam, the day of procedure, and the post-operative follow up. By the next day, I was restored to perfect vision and felt great. I put my confidence in the best and I am glad I did. Thank you Dr. Newsom."

Christopher Anzalone, Lasik Patient: 
"Ever since this procedure, I wake up with a smile on my face over something simple, like being able to read an alarm clock. It has been nothing short of an amazing experience here at Newsom Eye Center, from procedure to the people. I am extremely thankful for the care of the staff and my Newsom Eyes!"

Frank Prophet, Cataract Surgery Patient:
"I haven't seen this well since I was twenty years old. NewsomEye is top notch. The staff is not just professional, they know how to put you at ease and I really needed that.

Terri Mollard, LASIK Patient:

"The biggest frustration I've had throughout my life was always my eyesight...or lack thereof. My eyesight has been so terrible that it's actually been an embarrassment for me.  I first started wearing glasses when I was 5 years old then at the age of 11 I switched to contact lenses.  My eyes were so bad that I could not recognize my own mother unless she was literally 2 feet in front of me.  Poor eyesight is something that I thought I was always going to have to live with. Even after hearing about Lasik surgery, I was always skeptical as to whether or not it would work. I had looked into Lasik about 5 years ago but was not the least bit impressed with the doctor or his facilities.  Then I found Dr. Newsom.  He and his team spent countless hours with me before I agreed to finally have it done. Dr. Newsom and his staff are friendly and professional, his surgery facilities are state-of-the-art, and the follow-up care has been excellent!  I feel like a new person!  Glasses and contacts are things of the past.  Thank you Dr. Newsom!"

Barbara Sue Zeno, Cataract Surgery Patient:
" I am so very excited with my new Tecnis lenses. For the first time in over forty plus years, I can thread a needle without glasses. Unbelievable! Plus I wake up every morning and I can see. Additionally, the staff at Newsom Eye is very professional and helpful.

Oscar Moraguez, LASIK Patient:
"It has been a little over one month now after my LASIK surgery. I have never felt better about myself since this life changing experience. Everything is great, thank you!

Brittany Wiatrak, LASIK Patient:
"My experience at Newsom Eye was awesome. Dr. Newsom was amazing before, during, and after my LASIK surgery. The staff was wonderful - nice and very helpful. I would recommend Dr. Newsom to anyone."

David Robles, LASIK Patient: 

I had worn contacts for the last 7 years, and glasses for the15 years prior to that. It's safe to say that bad vision has affected every aspect of my life, for my entire life. I couldn't enjoy swimming at the beach, looking at the stars, or even playing pool, let alone active sports like football or soccer, without having to be aware of my glasses or contacts. Even waking up and looking around the room for my contacts or glasses became a nuisance. After only seconds of the most technologically advanced LASIK procedure at Newsom Eye; the feeling of freedom and lack of worry is gone, making me wish I had this done years ago. Now, I can look at the stars without seeing haze, walk in the rain without the spots, open my eyes underwater, and not have to fumble in the dark for my glasses. If you are like me and experience even the slightest annoyance with your vision, give Dr. Newsom a call. You will not believe your Newsom Eyes!

Fitz-Gerald Lewis, Cataract Surgery Patient:
"My Newsom Eyes are the best thing since sliced bread! I couldn't see the beauty of the ocean, mountains, and flowers of my home, St. Vincent. The whole island is much more beautiful now, the foliage is gorgeous. It makes life worth living being able to see the beauty of my home, I can see clearly now!"

Eyleen Gremmler, LASIK Patient:
"I came all the way from Germany for my Newsom Eyes. My grandfather had cataract surgery with Dr. Newsom and would not let me have LASIK surgery with anyone else. It was well worth the trip! Donke schön, Dr. Newsom!"

Luke Seignious, Cataract Surgery Patient:
"Had I known it was such a quick and painless procedure, I would have done it years ago. I did not realize how bad my vision was until I got my Newsom Eyes."

Dr. Wyman Price, Cataract Surgery Patient:
"As my vision started to deteriorate, Dr. Newsom told me about cataract surgery with the ReSTOR lens. The ReSTOR lens could offer me the opportunity to see at a distance and up close for reading without glasses. Being a dentist and pilot, that was an exciting concept. Now that I have the ReSTOR lens, I am without glasses. I am amazed that I am able to see so well. Dr. Newsom's results live up to his reputation." 

Claire Collum, Cataract Surgery Patient:
One of the most important gifts we are blessed with is our eyes, which we so often take for granted. My story is one of my tribute to Dr. T. Hunter Newsom and the miracles he performs. It all started with a trip to the Department of Motor Vehicles to obtain a new driver's license to replace my soon to expire one. When the Clerk asked me to read the third line of the vision test, I said "there is no third line." She said to please just read the third line. Again I stated I could not see a third line and all I could see was a very cloud blob. She handed my a form and advised me to go to immediately to an eye doctor, have an exam, and have the form signed and filled out by him before I could obtain a license.

I made an appointment with Dr. Newsom who came highly recommended by several people. Upon completion of the exam I was told that my right eye was at 2400, not 20/40 or 20/30... but 2400... very bad, and I had a fast growing cataract that need to be extracted ASAP. I also had a cataract in the left eye as well.

I was totally apprehensive and somewhat frightened to have anyone mess with my eyes, but I wanted to see. I had cataract surgery on the right eye (July 21) one week after my initial appointment with the doctor. I had my left eye done one week later (July 28), all within the past three weeks of July. This is my first day out of the surgery on the left eye and I am typing this letter now, reading without glasses, and seeing colors so clearly that words cannot explain.

I feel certain that my story is not the only one of its kind, and this letter is to make others aware of the importance of eye exams, as well as my tribute to Dr. T. Hunter Newsom, his fine staff, wonderful nurses, and the "PAINLESS" procedure performed by Dr. Newsom, along with the aid of a caring anesthesiologist at the Surgery Center. I must also give recognition to the Department of Motor Vehicles for being so thorough in their exams, for if it wasn't for them, I would still be looking through glasses that I thought were defective and not realized that it was my eyes that were defective. I truly am so very pleased with the Acrysof ReStor lenses placed in my eyes, and the best tribute of all I will give to my caring husband who has so diligently been administering all the eye drops every few hours as required now and in the next few weeks.

I can honestly say I have found an old song that truly depicts how I feel, "I Can See Clearly Now."

Anne King, Cataract Surgery Patient:
"I thought my vision was normal before, though I had trouble reading even with my glasses and contacts. Surgery was wonderful, it was a breeze. I thought I would still have to wear glasses and contacts, but I don't, I'm finished with them! All of my expectations were met and more. Everything I see is so clear and distinct, I can see the edges of walls and corners like never before, and I can now see color! Working with watercolors, I can see them so much clearer. I am extremely pleased with the results."

Summer Schmidt, LASIK Patient:
"I had such a wonderful LASIK experience at Newsom Eye. Dr. Newsom and his staff were so helpful. They answered my questions and thoroughly explained the LASIK process. They even gave me a stuffed animal to hold during surgery. I am now seeing 20/20 and feel an incredible sense of freedom without the contacts I had worn for 17 years. I am able to do my favorite activities, like scuba dive, swim, and read without the irritation of contacts. Best of all, I feel like I have a new group of friends at Newosm Eye and would highly recommend them to anyone. LASIK was simply life changing, I love my Newsom Eyes!"

Patsy Ayers, Cataract Surgery Patient:
"I had worn glasses since I was six years old and for as long as I can remember, I could not function without them. As I aged, I became more dependent on my glasses, especially for reading. When Dr. Newsom told me about the ReSTOR lens I thought it was too good to be true! I could not believe Dr. Newsom would be able to give me a life without glasses. The first day after surgery I was able to drive to the bowling alley and bowl three games. The ReSTOR lens has been better than I could have ever imagined!"

Dave Sargent, Registered Nurse:
"I wanted to take a moment to thank your excellent team. Dr. Adams took the time to really examine my eyes, spotted a floater in my right eye, and was able to get me in to see Dr. Huang the same afternoon. Dr. Huang accepted me into her already busy schedule and took the time to make the correct final diagnosis and promises to follow as appropriate. As an RN of many years, I am impressed with the caring professionalism I have witnessed in your Avon Park and Sebring offices. Your team really went above and beyond, and while they always exceed my expectations, they really were amazing that day in a way most of healthcare has forgotten about. Thank you."

S. Debisingh, Cataract Surgery Patient:
"My experience was awesome. The staff displays a high level of professionalism, they made my cataract surgery quite easy and pleasant. Thank you for my Newsom Eyes!"

J. Christmas, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Cataract Surgery Patient:
"With my Newsom Eyes, my vision is 200% better. As an anesthetist, having to use readers and glasses in the operating room was a nuisance. I no longer have to bother with either, making me much more comfortable in surgery. My anesthesia tasks are a breeze with my Newsom Eyes."

M. Longacre, Cataract Surgery Patient:
"I wore progressive glasses since I was 42, until I got my Newsom Eyes years ago. I am ecstatic about having freedom from having to wear glasses!"

W. Russell, Cataract Surgery Patient:
"What a blessing my cataract surgery was. Thank the Lord for their sign so I could find my way!"

M. Bellis, Cataract Surgery Patient:
"I had surgery a few years ago and still do not have to wear glasses at all. I love my Newsom Eyes!"

S. Holdaway, LASIK Patient:
"The staff is very friendly. They were able to work with me to fit my schedule and remembered between visits what my needs were with scheduling. I am completely pleased with my LASIK already just one day after being done. I am seeing better than I have with contacts for the past 3 years. I no longer have to worry about my contacts rotating and blurring my vision. I would highly recommend Dr. Newsom to my friends. Thank you to everyone!"

T. Tutton, LASIK Patient:
"The professionalism at the office was outstanding and the staff was all a bunch of fun to put me at ease when it came time to perform the procedure. It was all over with faster than I could blink! Now I feel totally liberated. Life started all over when I had LASIK, and I have Dr. Newsom and his wonderful staff to thank for it."

J. Brod, LASIK Patient:
"It has been nearly a week now and my eyesight improves every day. I am completely satisfied with the results of my LASIK surgery experience, and I would recommend anyone looking for this type of vision correction to contact Dr. T. Hunter Newsom and his staff to schedule a screening. I can truly say that Dr. Newsom and his professional staff have changed my life."

J. Jernigan, LASIK Patient:
"The staff at Dr. Newsom's office is fantastic. Dr. Newsom was great in explaining everything and talking me through the surgery. I felt I was in very good hands. Everyone was so thorough and nice!"

S. Jiminez, LASIK Patient:
"I was quite nervous at first, but Dr. Newsom and his entire staff made me feel at ease. My eyesight was good even before I left the office - I was happy. I am so happy that I wish everyone would have LASIK! It is my thanks to the entire staff and their friendliness for making me fee so confident!"

B. Leftwich, LASIK Patient:
"My experience with LASIK was nothing short of amazing. The staff made me feel very much at ease and the actual procedure was almost a "non-event". I can really see!"

E. Dunn, LASIK Patient:
"Everyone was very helpful, professional, friendly, and caring. I was so very comfortable right from the start. My new world will take some getting use to. It's neat to see my toes in the shower! I have peripheral vision that I never had before and noticed I wasn't blinded by on-coming headlights on my evening walk. It's all pretty exciting and I am looking forward to the next week or two to see how good it really will be. Thank you!"

B. Ommert, LASIK Patient:
"I am pleasantly surprised and thrilled with the results. The buildup makes you a little apprehensive - but the process and actual surgery was a breeze. Everyone, and I mean everyone, is a total professional in how they handle their duties. I'm your biggest fan! Thanks!!!"

B. Lewis, LASIK Patient:
"It was amazing! Before I came here I visited several doctors regarding LASIK. Dr. Newsom and his staff were by far the best. Considerate, caring, and extremely professional; I was immediately impressed. The surgery itself was short, painless, and almost fun. Even though I heard from others, I still couldn't believe it when I looked up, I could read the nametag of the person next to me! All in all I couldn't be happier!"

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