Meet The HindSight Eye Team
Our company is not about us, but rather about you and how we can better serve The Villages and surrounding area’s, through the gift of eye sight. Hindsight Eye Care is a collective collaboration of amazing people, striving to build a delightful product that improves our communities way of life. What we do is our passion and our mission.
This is who we are!
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Dr. James Russell OD
Board Certified Optometric Physician
Dr. James A. Russell is a Board Certified Optometric Physician. After graduating with honors, Dr. James A Russell settled into practice and has spent 9 years working with other professionals and consequently has gained diverse experiences especially in optometry.Dr. Russell grew up in Atlanta and attended the University of Georgia where he graduated Cum Laude in 2003 with a major in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. During his senior year he conducted extensive research on the properties of surface exotoxins of virulent bacteria such as E.Coli. Dr. Russell eventually switched his focus to the study of ocular sciences and went on to receive a Bachelor of Vision Science and Doctor of Optometry from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale.
Ibrahim Salman
American Board of Opticianry, ABOC
National Contact Lens Examiners, NCLEC
Ibrahim Salman has been working in the optical industry for over 25 years, he started working at a 1 hour optical lab with lens fabrication and moved onto the management of the lab soon thereafter; he has worked and managed opticals and labs for the largest retailers in the world including LensCrafters, Luxoticca, EyeMasters, ECCA, Sears Optical and many others. Mr. Salman, has also opened and managed private vision centers for Optometrists and independent Ophthalmologists. He enjoy’s challenges; low vision, double vision, aniseikonia are just some of the challenges caused by birth, trauma or surgical anomalies that require knowledge of the entire picture when fitting eyeglasses. Please come see him at HindSight Eyecare.
LaDonna Olsen
Florida State Board Certified Licensed Dispensing Optician, LDO American Board of Opticianry, ABOC National Contact Lens Examiners, NCLEC Fellow National Academy of Opticianry, FNAO
LaDonna Olson has been in the ambit of eye sight care for over 23 years. She has worked as an optician at several small optometrist practices and large multi MD ophthalmology groups. Through her versatile years of practice in two disciplines, he has gained ample professional experience working closely with the doctors. LaDonna Olson was born in southern Indiana where she grew up as a farm girl. She is happily married to an occupational therapist. Her hobbies include crafting, sewing, interior design and spending quality time with her grand munchkins. She also values spending her time with her clients and rendering outstanding hospitality and service.
Hindsight Optical is part of Hindsight Eye Care, offering full optical services including 1-hour glasses, prescription lenses, and expert eye care.
Hindsight Eye Care in The Villages offers same-day prescription eyeglasses with an on-site lab. Located at 2478 Burnsed Blvd in the Pinellas Shopping Center, they provide expert eye exams and a wide selection of frames.
At Hindsight Eye Care in The Villages, we offer stylish, comfortable eyeglasses with fast turnaround, including 1-hour service options.
Hindsight Eye Care provides eye exams, same-day glasses, contact lens fittings, and personalized vision care in The Villages, FL.
While Hindsight Eye Care does not perform intravitreal injections, we refer patients to trusted local ophthalmologists who specialize in retina care.
Hindsight Eye Care is a top-rated provider in The Villages, offering personalized eye exams, glasses, and contact lens fittings.
At Hindsight Eye Care, we carry the newest eyewear styles, including lightweight frames, bold colors, and progressive lens options for a modern look.
Hindsight Eye Care works with local glaucoma specialists and can refer you for expert treatment if needed after your exam.