East Lake
Our East Lake office.
Find us in Ridgemoor Plaza, next to Starbucks.
- Address
- 4974 Ridgemoor Blvd
Palm Harbor, FL 34685 - Phone
- (727) 242-8388
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm |
| Thursday – Friday | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Saturday | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Patients of Dr. Joseph Hatala: Dr. Hatala's practice from Countryside Mall has moved here, and your records are securely maintained by Dr. Tumolo and Dr. Than. Read the announcement.
Patients of Dr. James Cancellari: When Dr. Cancellari retired from LensCrafters in Citrus Park, he entrusted his patients and records to Dr. Tumolo. You're welcome here or at our Odessa office. Read more.
Your neighborhood eye doctor.
Our East Lake optometrists provide comprehensive eye exams for adults and kids, contact lens fittings, dry eye treatment, myopia management and medical eye care, with a hand-picked optical in the same office. Glasses ordered here are made in our Odessa lab and ready in 1–3 days.
Convenient for patients in East Lake, Palm Harbor, Tarpon Springs, Oldsmar, Dunedin, Countryside, Safety Harbor and Clearwater.
The whole family, one visit.
Bring everyone: we see parents and kids back to back in the same visit, with no extra appointments to schedule.
- We see kids of all ages for comprehensive eye exams and myopia management. For babies and toddlers from 1 year old, Dr. Iris Matsukado sees children at our Odessa office.
- Beyond Kids, our kids' frame section, has frames sized for children in lots of colors.
- Kids' glasses ordered here are made in our Odessa lab and are usually ready in 1 to 3 days.
- Saturday exam times are popular with families and fill quickly, so book ahead.
Learn more about pediatric eye care.
Visiting our East Lake office.
Finding us
We’re in Ridgemoor Plaza on Ridgemoor Blvd in East Lake, Palm Harbor, next to Starbucks. Tap Get Directions above to open the route in your maps app.
Your doctors here
Dr. Christopher Tumolo, Dr. Vicky Than, Dr. Matthew Helsing and Dr. Antonia Vassios see patients here. Dr. Tumolo, Dr. Than and Dr. Helsing fit specialty and scleral lenses for keratoconus.
What to bring
- A photo ID and your vision and medical insurance cards
- Your current glasses, and your contact lenses or their boxes
- A list of your medications and eye drops
- Sunglasses, in case your eyes are dilated
Your exam
We check how clearly you see and the health of your eyes from front to back, then explain what we found in plain language. If your eyes are dilated, your vision may be blurry and light-sensitive for a few hours.
Glasses and frames
Our optical is right in the office, so you can pick frames after your exam. Glasses are made in our Odessa lab and are usually ready in 1–3 days.
Insurance and languages
We accept many vision and medical plans; call and we’ll check your coverage before your visit. Walk-ins are welcome. Se habla español, and we speak Vietnamese too (Chúng tôi nói tiếng Việt).
Common questions
Where is the East Lake office?
We’re at 4974 Ridgemoor Blvd in Palm Harbor, in Ridgemoor Plaza next to Starbucks.
How long do glasses take?
Glasses ordered here are made in our Odessa lab and are usually ready in 1–3 days.
Do you see children?
Yes. We see kids of all ages for comprehensive eye exams and myopia management.
Can I get glasses the same day?
Glasses ordered at the East Lake office are made in our Odessa lab and are usually ready in 1 to 3 days. If you need glasses today, our Odessa office makes most single-vision glasses while you wait, usually in an hour or less. See same-day glasses.
Do you fit contact lenses in Palm Harbor?
Yes. The East Lake office fits everyday soft contact lenses, including toric lenses for astigmatism and multifocal lenses, and Dr. Tumolo, Dr. Than and Dr. Helsing fit scleral and other specialty lenses for keratoconus and hard-to-fit eyes. Learn more about contact lenses.
Do you treat dry eye in East Lake?
Yes. The East Lake office diagnoses and treats dry eye, with options such as prescription drops, eyelid and oil gland treatment, punctal plugs and amniotic membrane therapy. See dry eye treatment in Palm Harbor.
Are your doctors optometrists or ophthalmologists?
Our doctors are optometrists (O.D.), doctors of optometry. They provide eye exams, glasses and contact lens prescriptions, and diagnose and manage many eye conditions, such as dry eye, eye infections and glaucoma. If you need eye surgery, such as cataract surgery, we refer you to a surgeon and co-manage your care before and after surgery.
Can you see me for an eye emergency?
Call us at (727) 242-8388 for red, painful or injured eyes, a sudden change in vision, or something in your eye, and we'll see you as soon as we can. See medical and urgent eye care for pink eye, infections, injuries, flashes and floaters, and more. For a serious injury or sudden loss of vision after hours, go to the nearest emergency room.
Do you offer Optomap retinal imaging?
Yes. Optomap wide-field retinal imaging is available at the East Lake office for $39.
Do you take walk-ins?
Yes, walk-ins are welcome. Booking online or calling (727) 242-8388 is the best way to get the time you want.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept many vision and medical plans. Coverage varies, so call us and we’ll check your benefits before your visit.
Do you have Spanish- or Vietnamese-speaking staff?
Yes. Se habla español, and we also speak Vietnamese.
I was a patient of Dr. Hatala. Can I be seen here?
Yes. Dr. Hatala’s practice moved here from Countryside Mall, and your records are securely maintained by Dr. Tumolo and Dr. Than.
More answers about hours, insurance, glasses and contact lenses are in our Patient FAQ.