Eye Care FAQs

Hindsight Eye Care is in Pinellas Plaza, at 2478 Burnsed Blvd in The Villages. We do complete eye exams for adults and families, and we welcome new patients. Call (352) 399-5412 or request an eye exam online to pick a time that works for you.

Our eye doctor is Dr. James A. Russell, OD, a board certified optometric physician.

He has cared for eyes in The Villages since 2007. He explains your results in plain words, answers your questions, and works with other specialists when you need extra care.

Look for an eye doctor who listens, explains things clearly, and offers the services you need. Check credentials, read patient reviews, and ask about the tools used in the exam. Our guide to choosing an eye doctor in The Villages can help you decide.

We offer complete eye exams, contact lens exams and fittings, and checks for glaucoma and cataracts. We also treat dry eye and see urgent eye problems. Our showroom has designer frames and sunglasses, and our own lab makes many pairs of glasses the same day.

Often you can. Our own 1-hour optical lab makes many pairs of glasses on site, so you may not need to wait a week or two. The time depends on your prescription, your lenses and the frame you pick.

Call ahead and we will tell you what to expect.

A 1-hour lens lab is a small factory inside the optical shop. Our technicians cut, edge and fit your lenses on site, instead of sending them away. That is why many pairs of glasses can be ready the same day.

Some special lenses take longer, so please ask us.

You can get progressive lenses at Hindsight Eye Care. These lenses give you a smooth change from near to far with no line. Our lab makes them on site, and our opticians help you pick a design.

We are at 2478 Burnsed Blvd in Pinellas Plaza.

We show more than 1,000 designer and brand-name frames, so you can find a style that suits your face and your budget. We make single vision, bifocal, trifocal and progressive lenses, plus Transitions lenses. Our opticians help you try on frames and check the fit.

Often glasses cost less over time, because contact lenses need regular replacement and care products. Your cost depends on the lenses and frames you pick. At Hindsight Eye Care, we help you compare options so you can choose what fits your budget and your lifestyle.

Contact lenses sit on your eye and give a wide, natural field of view. Glasses are simple to use and easy to care for. Many people wear both, and we suggest keeping glasses as a backup.

We can help you choose at your exam.

Hindsight Eye Care does complete contact lens exams and fittings in The Villages. We check your eye health, measure your eyes and help you try lenses. We also teach you how to put them in and care for them.

Call (352) 399-5412 to book.

Yes. Our eye exams include checks for glaucoma, such as measuring the pressure inside your eyes and looking at the optic nerve. Finding glaucoma early helps protect your sight.

If you need more care, we work with other specialists and explain each step so you know what comes next.

Appointments depend on our schedule. Please call (352) 399-5412 and we will tell you the next opening. If you have an urgent problem, such as a painful red eye, a sudden drop in vision, or new floaters, tell us when you call so we can see you quickly.

Hindsight Eye Care is in The Villages, a short drive from Wildwood and Brownwood. We offer eye exams, glasses and contact lenses for patients of all ages. Visit our Wildwood eye exam page or our guide to optical stores near Brownwood for more details.

Popular styles change each year. Recently, patients have liked oversized acetate frames, light rimless frames and cat-eye shapes, along with polarized sunglasses. Our designer eyewear trends guide shows many of these looks, and our opticians can help you try them on.