Dr. Brian Armitage brings more than four decades of experience in optometry, with an extensive background in clinical research, specialty contact lenses and comprehensive eye care. He sees patients at our Odessa and East Lake offices and at our Port Richey office inside Visionworks.
Dr. Armitage earned his undergraduate degree in Physiological Optics from The Ohio State University in 1979, followed by his Doctor of Optometry degree in 1981. He stayed at Ohio State for a two-year contact lens residency, researching the corneal swelling associated with overnight extended contact lens wear. After completing his research and thesis, he earned a Master of Science degree in Physiological Optics in 1983.
Over his career, Dr. Armitage has held several academic and clinical leadership roles. He served as an instructor and Assistant Clinical Professor at The Ohio State University College of Optometry and spent several years conducting clinical contact lens research. He also served as Head of Worldwide Clinical Research at Johnson & Johnson Vistakon, the company behind ACUVUE® contact lenses.
After his academic and research career, Dr. Armitage practiced optometry in Ohio and then opened his own private practice in Jacksonville, Florida, in 2004. In 2022 he joined Beyond 2020 Vision Specialists, where he cares for patients in Odessa, East Lake, Port Richey and the surrounding communities.
Areas of care. Dr. Armitage provides comprehensive eye care with a particular focus on specialty contact lenses, including scleral lenses, for patients with complex visual needs. His clinical interests include:
- Comprehensive eye exams and personalized vision correction
- Specialty contact lens fittings, including scleral lenses
- Diagnosis and management of glaucoma
- Evaluation and management of macular degeneration and cataracts
- Diagnosis and treatment of eye infections and allergies
- Therapeutic management of eye disease
- Preventive eye care and long-term eye health
Dr. Armitage believes great eye care begins with understanding each patient’s individual visual needs. He combines decades of clinical experience with modern diagnostic technology to deliver precise, personalized care. Whether he is addressing routine vision needs, fitting specialty contact lenses or managing a complex eye condition, his priority is helping patients see their best while protecting their long-term eye health.