“Beyond 20/20” story continued from page 1 establishments where the appointment is no more than an unfamiliar name on a sign-in sheet, at Beyond 2020 Vision Specialists, Dr. Tumolo and his team take pride in building longterm relationships with their patients. Unheard of anywhere else, same-day appointments are easily scheduled with the doctor. “Patients will get an ample amount of time, usually 20 to 30 minutes with the doctor, and typically I’m the doctor at the Odessa location. It’s a unique environment. It’s very tailored to the patient’s needs. Any time there are questions, we go in-depth with the answers. Our patients appreciate that we give them time. No one ever leaves feeling rushed.” The full-service office treats dry eye disease, flashes and floaters, and infections. It also offers exams to screen patients who could qualify for advanced refractive laser correction called SMILE or Small Incision Lenticule Extraction, providing LASIKlike outcomes in a flapless procedure that takes only minutes to perform. The office also offers emergency care 24 hours a day. Dr. Tumolo provides a nonsurgical lift for droopy lids (ptosis), called UPNEEQ. This revolutionary eye drop opens the eyes, giving patients a more vibrant, awake, and
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alert appearance. The patient’s eyes will be more comprehensive, whiter, and more lubricated. In addition to incredible service, the practice provides patients with an array of high-end European frames. Everything sold at the practice is handcrafted in Europe. As part of a standard patient appointment, patients receive a 3D retinal scan. “We view the front and rear surface of our patient’s eyes on a large monitor and review all the anatomy and any pathology that we find.” The practice partners with local surgeons and helps the patients coordinate if eye surgery is needed. “If it’s emergent, we can get them in immediately; if it’s not, we can get them in within the week.” Dr. Tumolo relayed
a case where he saved a patient from having bilateral corneal transplants. The patient was experiencing issues, and the doctor discovered new pathologic
vessels growing into his cornea. Surgery was immediately scheduled, and the patient’s vision was saved. The practice is kid-
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