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Leesburg Eye Exams at Hindsight Eye Care

Leesburg eye exams at Hindsight Eye Care: full exams, glaucoma and cataract checks, contacts and 1-hour glasses. Call (352) 399-5412.

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Leesburg eye exams are easy to book at Hindsight Eye Care. Our office is in The Villages, and we see patients from Leesburg and nearby towns. Dr. James Russell has cared for eyes here since 2007.

Leesburg eye exams you can talk to

At every visit, your eye doctor checks how well you see. He also checks how healthy your eyes are. Then he explains the results in plain words, so you know what to do next.

We answer all of your eye questions, and we take time to do it. Our eye doctor will also help you if a problem comes up between your yearly visits.

What your Leesburg eye exams include

An eye exam at our office covers a lot. For example, we can:

  • Check your vision and update your eyeglass prescription
  • Do a contact lens exam and fitting
  • Look for cataracts and check for glaucoma
  • Treat dry eye
  • See you for urgent problems, such as pink eye, painful or red eyes, itchy eyes, a sudden drop in vision, or new floaters

When your doctor recommends it, we also do a dilated eye exam. Find out more about each step on our complete eye exam page.

Glasses and contacts in one visit

Once we know your prescription, you can pick out frames the same day. We show more than 1,000 designer and brand-name frames, so you will find a look you like. Many pairs are made in our own 1-hour optical lab.

Call us first, because the wait depends on your prescription and the lenses you pick. See our full line of eyeglasses for more.

Getting here from Leesburg

Our office is in Pinellas Plaza, at 2478 Burnsed Blvd, The Villages, FL 32163. Look for the Winn-Dixie shopping center near Powell Road and Burnsed Boulevard. We are open Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 5:00.

To book, request an eye exam online or call (352) 399-5412. You can also read what patients say on our Google reviews page.

Need help paying? You can use the CareCredit credit card for your eye care and eyewear.

7 Different Eye Tests in Our Complete Eye Exam for Leesburg

Eye exams are a series of vision tests performed by optometrists to evaluate your vision and eye health. These tests are an important part of staying healthy. Here are some of the different eye tests that are part of our eye exam.

  1. Visual Acuity Test

    Visual Acuity Test

    Covering one eye at a time, you’ll be asked to read letters from a chart positioned at a specific distance. This is likely what you think of when you picture an eye exam. Your optometrist will analyze your responses to determine how your vision in each eye measures up against the standard 20/20 vision.

  2. Keratometry Test

    Keratometry Test

    This test measures the shape and curve of the outside of the eye, known as the cornea. The shape of the cornea affects how light enters the eye and is focused. Some people have corneas with steep or elongated curves, which can result in a condition known as astigmatism.

    Optometrists use keratometry tests to detect astigmatism.

  3. Intraocular Pressure Measurement

    Intraocular Pressure Measurement

    An intraocular pressure test measures the force or pressure created by the fluid in your eyes. An abnormal level of eye pressure can be a warning sign of glaucoma.

  4. Retinoscopy Test

    Retinoscopy Test

    When you imagine an eye appointment, do you picture yourself looking into a thick instrument with numerous lenses and dials? That machine is called a phoropter, and your optometrist uses it to conduct a retinoscopy. A retinoscopy allows the optometrist to approximate your optimal lens prescription.

  5. Refraction Test

    Refraction Test

    Along with a retinoscopy, a refraction test determines your eyeglass prescription. You gaze into the phoropter and look at the eye chart on the opposite wall. The optometrist repeatedly asks you which of two lens options lets you see more clearly, and determines whether your eyes are nearsighted, farsighted, or affected by astigmatism.

  6. Slit-Lamp Examination

    Slit-Lamp Examination

    A slit lamp is a microscope with a bright, thin beam of light. You rest your chin and forehead on the frame while the optometrist examines the front structures of your eyes, including the eyelids, cornea, iris and lens. It helps detect dry eye, cataracts, scratches and infections.

  7. Dilated Eye Exam

    Dilated Eye Exam

    When recommended, eye drops widen your pupils so the optometrist can see more of the inside of your eye, including the retina and optic nerve. This allows a more detailed examination for conditions such as glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic eye disease. Your vision may stay blurry and light-sensitive for a few hours.

The exact tests and their order depend on your eyes and your needs. Dr. Russell will explain each step as you go.

We love our customers and The Villages.

Google Reviews from The Villages Customers

A little kindness, a lasting impression. Here’s what our customers say about us on Google, in their own words.

  • Jamie North

    Posted on Google
    Always a great experience in the past 5 years that we have been going. We get a professional, complete eye exam there yearly and buy our RX glasses there. ALWAYS a good experience with all staff. They do lots of in-house services in their on-premise lab.
  • Julie Williams

    Posted on Google
    Wow!!!!! The customer service was out of this world! When I walked in the door, I was immediately greeted and waited on. There were others also in the building that were being waited on as well. I felt I was important, listened to, and understood. My glasses are beautiful and well constructed! I will not go anywhere else and I will tell all my neighbors and friends in the south villages!!! Thank you☺️☺️☺️☺️
  • Frank La Scala

    Posted on Google
    This probably the best Eye Center I’ve ever been to. Great selection of frames, glasses, even progressive, are ready in an hour or so. The folks are very attentive, knowledgeable, and very helpful and friendly. Thanks everyone!!
  • Gina Horan

    Posted on Google
    Emily was amazing! She met us at the door and fixed 3 pair of glasses with a smile. We love it here and will be back. I will be switching my doctor to Dr. Russell for my next visit and they have 2 new customers!!
  • Stacy Schleman

    Posted on Google
    Wonderful experience! Staff was pleasant and helpful. I know I’ll get the highest quality care consistently. Fun fact: they haven’t increased their prices in 20 years! Highly recommend. Nuff said.
  • Sue Abbott

    Posted on Google
    Incredibly efficient and well organized. I just needed prescription sunglasses from my out of state doctor’s visit earlier in the year. I had them in just over an hour at a very reasonable price. I would recommend Hindsight to anyone.
  • Andrea Jacobs

    Posted on Google
    I am thrilled with my new glasses from HindSight in Pinellas plaza. From the walk in greeting, the eye exam and personal touch with picking the right features to order, they were wonderful!
  • Alice Myers

    Posted on Google
    At the suggestion of a neighbor, I stopped in hoping to get my glasses fixed. Even though they were purchased elsewhere and the repair was more involved than we initially thought, they persevered and got me back in business quickly. The staff was very friendly & professional. I will be back!
  • PAPO

    Posted on Google
    I felt very well taken care of by the doctor. He was very professional. I was able to get my eyeglasses there. The service was great!
  • Larry Understein

    Posted on Google
    Hadn’t had an eye exam for four years and also needed updating for my reading glasses. Hindsight offered a quick appointment and the most thorough eye exam I have ever had. Thank you. Excellent communication and informed explanation of test results. Quick replacement of lenses too, using my existing frames. Couldn’t ask for more.
  • Anneda Sohalski

    Posted on Google
    I dealt with a wonderful person named Ladonna. I was not satisfied with the glasses I purchased and she was so patient with me until I was completely satisfied. I had to purchase another pair and she was so kind and helpful and above all patient with me. I highly recommend Hindsight and especially Ladonna.
  • Ali Issa

    Posted on Google
    I work in I.T. and had difficulty looking at my computer monitor. I went to Hind Sight Eye Care for their expertise. I left with two different pairs of glasses; one for vision and a great pair of Oakleys. The staff is very knowledgeable in all fields of Eye Care and were patient and thoughtful. I’m never going anywhere else except Hind Sight Eye Care!
  • Aiden Sheppard

    Posted on Google
    Very kindly fixed my sunglasses quickly and at no charge. Very nice people here with a great building.
  • Terry Crozier

    Posted on Google
    I definitely recommend this place. They helped me in an emergency with breaking my glasses and needing them back right away. Everyone was very professional and very courteous.
  • Kenda Summers

    Posted on Google
    I stopped in to get my glasses repaired after calling around to several other places, and I’m so glad I did. Mohamed was absolutely amazing — professional, friendly, and incredibly fast! From now on, I’ll proudly be one of their loyal customers. 👓🙌
  • Alfred Monterio

    Posted on Google
    Fantastic service by Dr Russell. I got an appointment within a week. The same day service was more than I expected. In a hour I had new lenses in my frame. I’ve never experienced such wonderful and same day service. I was renting in The Villages of Florida for 2 months when my vision got cloudy. So pleased with results. All at a reasonable fee.
  • TED BIRO

    Posted on Google
    KNOWLEDGEABLE, FRIENDLY PEOPLE THAT PROVIDED ME WITH NEW PRESCRIPTION & GLASSES IN 2HOURS. NEVER HAVE I BEEN MORE PLEASED WITH A COMPANY,
  • kathleen westphal

    Posted on Google
    First time customer Great experience! I went to get new lens and left a very happy customer! The frame selection was great with all the latest styles at a very affordable price. I worked with Julie who went above and beyond in the service I received. I recommend highly to get your new glasses at HindSight!!The Villages!
  • Michael F Manion

    Posted on Google
    They know how to get it done right from the get go. Timely, courteous and make the small fitting adjustments very well.
  • Bobby Goodman

    Posted on Google
    Staff is very pleasant and helpful. Doctor is very detailed and explains everything so you can easily understand. My glasses we made within 1 hour I highly recommend this eye Doctor office.
  • Donna Iverson

    Posted on Google
    As this was my first visit to Hindsight, I experienced great success. Dr. Russell greeted me, reviewed my health & eye health with me. The exam was done efficiently and I moved onto the care of staff member, LaDonna. We discussed glasses choices and moved onto the purchase. It was a surprising pleasure that the glasses cost far less than expected…
  • Rebekah Mae

    Posted on Google
    Beautiful glasses to choose from. I asked for help finding something in the style I like, and I went with the frames they recommended for me. They really got my style and picked a flattering size and shape for my face. They also had the glasses done so fast! Normally, at my place back home, I have to wait 1-2 weeks, but they had them done in an hour!
  • Henderson Eads

    Posted on Google
    No question for the best eye exam, Complete check up of your eyes, and a honest opinion as to what you need or dont need and never a mention of buying glasses at HindSight and a perscription given to you with the Doctors results for you to get glasses where ever you choose.
  • Paula Stacey

    Posted on Google
    I love the staff at Hindsight. They are knowledgeable and friendly. The exam is always pleasant and stress free, no long waits. They help me make good choices for lenses and styles and are considerate of my budget. I also love how they fix my glasses free of charge when I bend something the wrong way or they start to sit wrong on my face. I happily recommend them.
Dr. James Russell, ODServing Leesburg

Leesburg FAQs

Have another question? Our team is happy to help.

Call (352) 399-5412

Where can I get an eye exam near Leesburg?

You can get an eye exam at Hindsight Eye Care.

Our office is in Pinellas Plaza in The Villages, at 2478 Burnsed Blvd. Patients come to see Dr. Russell from Leesburg and nearby towns.

Call (352) 399-5412 to book a visit.

What does an eye exam at Hindsight Eye Care include?

Your visit can include a vision check, an eyeglass prescription, and a look at the health of your eyes. We also check for cataracts and glaucoma, and we treat dry eye. Your eye doctor explains every result in plain words, and you can ask any question.

Can I get new glasses the same day?

Often you can. Our own 1-hour optical lab makes many pairs of glasses on site. How fast yours are ready depends on your prescription and the frame you pick.

Please call us before you come, and we can tell you what to expect for your lenses.

Do you fit contact lenses?

Yes. We do contact lens exams and fittings. Our team helps you choose the most comfortable lenses and the features you want.

We also teach you how to put the lenses in and how to care for them, so you feel confident wearing them every day.

What should I do about a sudden eye problem?

Call us right away. We can see problems such as pink eye, painful or red eyes, itchy eyes, a sudden drop in vision, or new floaters. After hours, or for a serious injury or sudden loss of vision, go to the nearest emergency room instead of waiting.

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