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For Referring Doctors

Refer a patient to Dr. Tumolo.

Local retina specialists and other physicians refer patients to Dr. Christopher Tumolo for detailed refractions and glasses when vision is hard to correct. We see new referrals the same week at our Odessa and East Lake (Palm Harbor) offices and report back in whatever way works for you.

RetinaAMD, diabetic retinopathy, eccentric fixation, after retina surgery.
Cataract and refractive surgeryGlasses after cataract surgery, LASIK, PRK or corneal surgery.
Neurology and rehabDouble vision and patients who may need prism.
CorneaKeratoconus, irregular corneas and scleral lenses.
Primary care and endocrinologyComprehensive and diabetic eye exams.
Any specialtyIf your patient’s vision is hard to correct, we’re glad to help.

How to refer

  • Call either office. Odessa (813) 926-5993 · East Lake (727) 242-8388
  • Fax a referral with the patient’s diagnosis and relevant findings. Fax: (813) 909-0333 (both offices).
  • Hand your patient our card, or contact Dr. Tumolo directly. Call the Odessa office and ask for him.

Please don’t send patient information by regular email or through this website.

What your patient receives

  • A same-week appointment with Dr. Tumolo, with as much time as the visit needs.
  • OPD-Scan III wavefront testing and a refraction adapted to reduced vision on the Nidek RT-6100, including larger steps, a ±0.50 cross cylinder and single-letter isolation for macular patients.
  • Trial frame confirmation and lens design matched to their vision, including single-vision lenses for eccentric fixation, higher reading adds, prism and freeform AI-designed lenses.
  • Precise measurements by licensed opticians.

Reporting back

We send our findings back however you prefer: a letter, a call, a secure message, or not at all. Just let us know when you refer.

About Dr. Tumolo

Dr. Tumolo began refracting in 1999, became a licensed dispensing optician in 2001 and earned his Doctor of Optometry degree in 2020. He has taught refraction for years, tutored optometry students for their national boards and opticians for their ABO, NCLE and state board exams, and still teaches advanced refraction to students and technicians. Full bio

Refer a patient

Odessa (813) 926-5993 · East Lake (727) 242-8388 · Fax (813) 909-0333

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