Eye Care Blog & News
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Beyond 2020 Brings In Pediatric Optometry: Welcome, Dr. Iris Matsukado
Dr. Iris Matsukado, known to families as “Dr. Mats,” joined Beyond 2020 in October 2026 to lead our pediatric eye care at our Odessa office. She sees children from age 1, and offers sports vision and binocular vision care for kids and adults.
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Use Your FSA or HSA on Glasses and Contacts Before December 31
Still have money in your flexible spending account? Eye exams, prescription glasses and contacts are some of the easiest ways to use it before it’s gone. Here’s what usually counts, how FSA deadlines work, and how HSAs are different.
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Saturday Eye Exams in Tampa Bay, Sarasota & Venice
Can’t take time off during the week? Every Beyond 2020 Vision Specialists office sees patients on Saturdays. Here are the Saturday hours for each office and tips for getting the time you want.
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Do You Need an Appointment for an Eye Exam? Walk-Ins Welcome
Lost your glasses, ran out of contacts or need a vision form for your license? You don’t always need an appointment. Here’s how walk-in eye exams work at our offices inside Visionworks, and what to bring.
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Why Your Eyes Feel Drier in Florida, and What Helps
It seems strange that eyes feel dry in a humid state, but Floridians spend much of the day in air-conditioned rooms, in cars with the vents blowing, and in bright sun. Here’s why that matters and what helps.
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Eye Exams After 65: What Changes and What to Watch For
Many eye conditions that become more common after 65 start without symptoms. Here’s what changes, what signs to watch for, and why a yearly comprehensive eye exam helps you keep seeing and driving well.
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Failed the Vision Test at the DMV in Florida? Here’s What to Do
Failing the vision screening at the driver license office is common, and it usually doesn’t mean you’ll lose your license. Here’s what the state needs, how an eye doctor helps, and how to get back on the road.
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Florida Vision Test for Drivers 80 and Older: What to Know
If you’re 80 or older, Florida requires a vision test every time you renew your driver license. Here’s what the state checks and how you can have the test done by an eye doctor.
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What Is a Visual Field Test?
A visual field test maps how much you can see to the sides while you look straight ahead. It’s quick and painless, and it matters for glaucoma care and for your Florida driver license.
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Can Astigmatism Cause Headaches?
Yes. When astigmatism isn’t fully corrected, your eyes work harder all day to keep things clear, and that effort often shows up as headaches. Here are the signs, a related cause called hidden farsightedness, and how our doctors fix both.
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Optomap vs. Dilation: What’s the Difference?
Optomap takes a wide photo of the retina in seconds, without the blurry hours that come with dilation. Dilation lets the doctor look around the retina in three dimensions. Here is when each one matters.
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What Is a Scleral Lens? A Guide for Keratoconus and Irregular Corneas
Scleral lenses rest on the white of the eye and vault over the cornea on a cushion of saline. For many people with keratoconus or an irregular cornea, they make clear, comfortable vision possible again.
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Your Child’s First Eye Exam: What to Expect, from Age 1
Children don’t need to know their letters to have a complete eye exam. Here’s when to schedule your child’s first visit, what happens during the exam and how to help it go smoothly.
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Patients of Dr. James Cancellari: Your Eye Care Continues with Us
When Dr. James Cancellari retired from his practice at LensCrafters in Citrus Park, he entrusted Dr. Christopher Tumolo with his patients and records. His patients are now seen at our Odessa and East Lake offices.
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Beyond 2020 Is Now a Clinical Teaching Site for Rocky Mountain University
Beyond 2020 Vision Specialists has been approved as a clinical rotation site for the Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions College of Optometry. Starting in 2027, our doctors will help train the next generation of optometrists.
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Dr. Joseph Hatala has retired!
Dr. Joseph Hatala, the long-standing and trusted optometric physician at Countryside Mall’s LensCrafters, has officially entrusted Dr. Christopher Tumolo to continue the highly personalized and compassionate eye care he’s provided for decades.
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