Older men using a popular drug to treat urinary problems are more than twice as likely as those who do not to suffer serious complications after cataract surgery, also a common treatment among older adults, a study has found. ...more

May 21, 2009

Last October I had cataract surgery in both eyes at the Newsom Eye and Laser Center. I had been referred to another eye center but I didn't care for the doctor or post surgery scheduling, so I decided to try Dr. Newsom and went for a consult with him. I was impressed by Dr. Newsom's warm, caring manner and his keen sense of humor. From the pre-op to the surgery, through his post-op exam, his staff reflected his philosophy of patient care. Patients are pampered by everyone and they calm the natural fear associated with such a delicate procedure, as well as monitor patients carefully before and after surgery. If any surgery can be called pleasant, it was a pleasant experience. My vision is enormously improved. What a bright and clear world I see now! Anyone who has experienced excellent cataract surgery knows what I mean. Medicare pays for a free pair of glasses should they be necessary and my lens prescription was filled promptly and precisely. ...more

March 7, 2009

For hundreds of patients, his retirement meant searching for a new ophthalmologist. For Dr. H. Frederick Keiber, it meant the opening of doors that had at best remained ajar for a man whose practice always came first. ...more

July 14, 2008

NEW PORT RICHEY -- The eyes have it, thanks to advances in cataract surgery. People can see clearly now, near, far and everything in between with a new brand of lens implants that flexes along with the muscles of the eye, according to Dr. Carey T. Rowan, a cataract and laser surgeon. ...more

July 2, 2008

The state has taken away "public transportation" for Medicare recipients, to help reduce our taxes. If you are on Medicaid you can receive it, but if you're on Medicare, there is no more funding for it, and you just don't need it. That must be their theory? My daughter, who has a progressive crippling disease, was recently denied transportation for a "follow- up" appointment, two days after she had cataract surgery. I have spent two days phoning all over the state without any results. She has to have another cataract removed, which involves two appointments again, and three other appointments before the year's end. ...more

November 5, 2007

AVON PARK – Dr. T. Hunter Newsom's new office in Avon Park will open Monday, and to mark the occasion a grand opening is planned for this weekend. The office is located 1023 U.S. 27 S. Office hours are 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The grand opening will be held from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29. The doctors will attend and tours of the office will be given. Free vision screening for children will be offered as well as free cataract, glaucoma and diabetic screening. ...more

September 23, 2007