If you are looking for a thorough eye exam curated to your specific needs, a large selection of high-quality eyeglasses and treatment for eye diseases and infections, be sure to check out First Sight Eye Care in St. Pete.
Founded by Dr. Amanda Geary in December 2022, First Sight offers comprehensive eye care for all ages. Geary has called St. Pete home since 2015. “I originally came here for a job, but quickly fell in love with all St. Pete has to offer,” she says. “One of the most rewarding parts of opening this practice has been the opportunity to be even more involved in the community and its people. From participating in Pride on Central, working with local artists to outfit the practice, and joining the Chamber of Commerce and St. Pete Girl Bosses, the sense of community here is amazing.”
Geary is a graduate of the University of Central Florida and the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tenn. “I knew early on that I wanted to be an eye doctor, and that this was a way I could help other people,” she recalls.
She worked in a medical eye care setting for eight years before opening her own private practice. She knew she didn’t want her patients to feel like a number, and wanted the eye exam to be a fun experience, not a chore you hated doing every year.
Yearly Exams Crucial for Long-Term Eye Health
“There are many eye diseases that can go undetected,” Geary says, “and without annual exams you risk potential loss of vision. With glaucoma, for example, damage can progress without any symptoms, but when it is found, it is irreversible. The sooner any disease is diagnosed, the better it can be treated.”
First Sight accepts most major insurance plans, including those offered by Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans.
A Unique Selection of Eyeglasses
“Eyeglasses become an important accessory almost like a statement piece of jewelry or a fine watch,” Geary says. “Our frame and eyewear lines are unique and fashion-forward and offer an eclectic mix with something for everyone.” Currently she has a special offer: With a purchase of eyeglasses or a year’s supply of contact lenses, you get 20% off a second pair of glasses or sunglasses.
Medical Optometry Services
If you prefer one-stop shopping when it comes to eye care, Geary is able to diagnose and treat many ocular diseases such as red eye, conjunctivitis, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and more. She keeps open times to care for ocular emergencies.
Geary has been on the executive board of the Pinellas Optometric Association for six years, most recently serving as president. “I facilitated conferences and continuing education,” she says, “to keep our local optometrists up to date on the latest technology and standard of care, as well as represented our county at the state level.”
As one happy patient reports, “First Sight Eye Care and Dr. Geary are the newest gem of St. Pete! I had been experiencing some eye irritation and Dr. Geary called me directly to get me into her office early. The office is clean, comfortable, and adorably decorated. My eye exam was thorough and Dr. Geary was friendly, engaging, and extremely knowledgeable. An added bonus to this location is that they have a ton of cute options for frames and the optician was great to work with!”
For more information or to book an appointment online, please visit www.firstsightstp.com or call (727) 592-2000. Look for the ‘Eye’ Love St. Pete mural at 2126 First Ave S across from Tombolo Books. There is plenty of free parking.
