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TOP 10 THINGS YOU WILL LOVE ABOUT OUR NEW OFFICE!

Dr. Nate — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:49:58 +0000

As many of you (hopefully) know, we are in the process of moving Bright Eyes across the parking lot. Instead of facing Montague St, we will be facing the much busier Linebaugh Ave.

Why are we moving? It isn’t because we haven’t enjoyed our time at 10108 Montague. We have! The fact is that we have outgrown our current space. We want to provide more and better service and simply won’t be able to do that in our current location – so we are movin’ on over across the parking lot to a larger and nicer location.

What can you look forward to at the new place:

More space! – Over the years we have creatively used every inch of the current space. The Linebaugh location will be 50% bigger and will have two full exam rooms, larger vision therapy room, a pre-testing and contact lens area, and (much the to staff’s delight) an actual breakroom.
More waiting area – Although we try to keep patients from having to wait for long periods of time, there are times when there are more patients and family members waiting than we currently can accommodate. Fortunately, we’ve increased the number of seats at the new Linebaugh location.
Better Reception area – Despite our best efforts, we admit, sometimes there is confusion at the front desk at our old Montague location. The new space will have separate check-in and check-out locations to facilitate the process.
More eyeglass frames! – Fortunately, the new optical is not only gorgeous, but has space for an additional 200 eyeglass and sunglass frames. We have carefully reviewed our selections and have increased the number of premium sunglasses, designer frames, and kids frames.
More vision therapy equipment – For the last several years, there has been some therapeutic equipment that we wanted to purchase, but just didn’t have space. As it is, we have equipment on shelves and stashed away in the exam room. The new, larger vision therapy room has been designed to accommodate the new equipment. This includes an observation window, so that parents and can watch what is going on without being distracting. So great!
Improved patient flow – Because the old office only had one exam room by design, there was a lot “musical chairs”. Believe me, this annoyed me as as much as it annoyed you. The layout of the new office that includes a pre-test area and multiple exam rooms, will allow for less shuffling as well as less waiting.
Fewer outside distractions – As much as we loved our old space, there were a few times when there were disturbances outside of our control. We definitely think that the new space, nestled between Sylvan Learning Center and West Park Dental Associates, will be quieter.
Increased contact lens privacy – Although it was not a problem for most people, learning to insert and remove contacts can be a stressful experience – especially if patients think that other people are watching them. The brand new contact lens area is designed to allow one-on-one interaction between contact lens specialists and patients, away from the optical and waiting area.
Nicer floors – I don’t know if you’ve ever looked at the floors at the Montague office, but they were pretty awful. Painted concrete does not hold up to foot traffic. Well, this time we got lucky! The previous tenants put in gorgeous dark hardwood. We think you will like the look!
West Park Village – Yes, we are thrilled to stay in the Village. We could have moved the office to several other locations, but we love the neighborhood. We’ve become friends with the residents and business owners. We are excited to see the area continue to grow and change.

We can’t wait to show off the new office! Stay tuned for a grand opening party extravaganza announcement soon! In time, you can see some pictures of the work in progress on the temporary new office foursquare page!

Nathan Bonilla-Warford, OD
Bright Eyes Family Vision Care
Located in the Westchase area of Tampa.

Free tickets to Tampa Improv!

Dr. Nate — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:49:59 +0000

Wow, with all the stress and confusion from moving our office to a BIGGER and BETTER location (here’s the skinny, more on that later!) the Bright Eyes staff and I sure would like to blow off some steam! And there is almost nothing better for a good night out than some laughter at live comedy. It has been one of my favorite night time outings for years – especially when we lived in Chicago.

But you don’t have to Chicago, NYC, or LA to see some wicked funny comedy. Thanks to our friends at Improv, you can get your laugh on right in Tampa, and in honor of National Eye Health Care Month (see related post), they’ve graciously given us FREE tickets to hand out! Free funny? What could be better?

So even though we are not seeing a full load of patients during our move across the parking lot, please stop in in the week and check out what dates we have left. First come first serve! Each coupon is redeemable for a ticket for two people on a specific night fro a specific performer, so check your calendar in advance.

So there ya, go. Have a great time and be sure to say thanks to the fine folks at Improv for donating the tickets!

Nathan Bonilla-Warford, OD
Bright Eyes Family Vision Care
Located in the Westchase area of Tampa.

12 Days of Christmas Give-away!

Dr. Nate — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:34:58 +0000

That is right, we are celebrating the holidays by giving away 12 bottles of Intensity Academy hot sauce! Entering to win is easy! Just answer the question on this blog, Facebook, Twitter, or Youtube! We’ll pick the winner each day and post the winning answer.

The question of the Day is:

Congrats to Steven!
Congrats to Lauren!
Congrats to Char-Lynn!
Congrats to Colin!
Congrats to Caroline!
Congrats to Lisa!
Congrats to Allie!
Congrats to Char-Lynn! (again)
Congrats to Tom!
Congrats to Lisa!
Congrats to John!
Congrats to Kim!

I can’t wait to see some of the great answers! And, yes, you CAN win more than once, so you can answer more than one question.

Thanks to Intensity Academy for the hotsauce and for being awesome!

Nathan Bonilla-Warford, OD
Bright Eyes Family Vision Care
Located in the Westchase area of Tampa.

E3 Special Event: EmPower Electronic Eyewear

Dr. Nate — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:57:04 +0000

Check it out!

We wanted to let you know about an exciting new advancement in vision, now available at Bright Eyes Family Vision Care. We are one of the first few offices in the country to bring this amazing eyewear technology to our patients.

emPower lenses give you CONTROL of your vision! With a swipe of your finger or a tilt of your head, you control the focusing power of this revolutionary progressive lens!

While you are free to come check out the emPower lenses now, we hope that you will consider joining us for a special event!

Join us on Thursday, October 13 from 5:30-7:30pm.

E3 Special Event: EmPower Electronic Eyewear

Try the new lenses for yourself and Save 25% to 50% this one night only!

Space is limited so Email or call to or use Facebook to RSVP early for this special event!

Get Your Shades On With Our Sunglass Sale!

Dr. Nate — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 13:53:55 +0000

You may not have realized it but July is UV Safety Month. And Bright Eyes is celebrating by offering a discount on all of our sunglasses! This includes brands like Costa Del Mar, Coach, Tiffany & Co. and more! Just stop in to find a pair right for you!

And remember, sunglasses aren’t just for July. They should be worn all year to protect your eyes!

Our Ugly Glasses Contest Winners!!!

Dr. Nate — Tue, 31 May 2011 21:38:12 +0000

We have had a great time with our UGLY GLASSES contest. There were some great entries and a lot of people got a kick out the idea. We got a lot of compliments on the contest and some other offices around the country are considering running the same type of contest.

So without further adieu…. the winners are……

Our Third Place winner: Jim’s Ugly Specs.

The only problem here is that some of the staff thinks that these glasses have come full circle and are actually too hip to win. I say that the glasses + hair + scanned picture is awesome! Jim wins a $25 Bright Eyes Gift Certificate!

Our Second Place Winner: Tortoise Shell Torture

This was our first entry of the contest. I knew when we saw this that we were on to something! I had a frame almost exactly like that! It’s only saving grace was that it was nearly indestructible. Michael wins a $50 Bright Eyes Gift Certificate!

Grand Prize Winner: Vote for Me!

Toni’s entry was called “Vote for Me” and boy did they. She got three times more votes than anyone else and a ton more comments! Toni wins a full glasses makeover of her choice of glasses worth up to $500.

Thanks everyone! The winners can stop by anytime to pick up their prizes!

Nathan Bonilla-Warford, OD
Bright Eyes Family Vision Care
Located in the Westchase area of Tampa.

Tampa Mayor Buckhorn and others to Celebrate Foursquare Day

Dr. Nate — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 22:54:13 +0000

Wow, what a crazy few days. I’m in Houston, TX for an optometry meeting and Foursquare Day got a nice write up in The Tampa Tribune, which featured a nice pictures of me. Very cool.

Mayor Bob Buckhorn will sign a proclamation naming the Foursquare Mayor of Tampa in honor of Foursquare Day. The event will take place at the Sail Pavilion on the Riverwalk at Tampa Convention Center on Saturday, April 16, 2011 at 2:04 p.m.

Mayor Buckhorn, myself and others will speak at the event, held in celebration of Foursquare Day and to help raise awareness about ways social marketing can be used to increase business. Tools such as Foursquare are not only an easy way to promote a business, but it is free, making it an affordable option to add to a marketing program.

After the real mayor’s event, we’ll be heading over to the Tampa Tap Room for the 4sqday party. Free drinks and give-aways, it will be a lot of fun!

Yesterday Mayor Michael Bloomberg proclaimed April 16th to be Foursquare Day for New York City. As the Huffington Post reports, NYC joins many cities in making Foursquare Day Official. This is all very exciting, the Mashable story even refers to me by name as the originator of Foursquare Day.

And lastly, don’t forget our big Foursquare Day Sale!

Nathan Bonilla-Warford, OD
Bright Eyes Family Vision Care
Located in the Westchase area of Tampa.

Major Discount for New Yelp Patients!

Dr. Nate — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 14:18:16 +0000

We love new patients! We love Yelp! We have a huge offer for Yelpers new to the practice! $50 discount on any purchase or service! You absolutely cannot beat that deal.

Click on the screenshot above for more info.

Nathan Bonilla-Warford, OD
Bright Eyes Family Vision Care
Located in the Westchase area of Tampa.

Foursquare Day Sale at Bright Eyes!

Dr. Nate — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 19:14:17 +0000

It is that time of year again….. yes, my friends, April 15th, tax day. Yay!

But even better, the day after that is FOURSQUARE DAY! And here at Bright Eyes that means SALE! That’s right, we are pulling out all the stops and doing something we almost never do – for a very limited time.

BUY ONE,

GET ONE FREE

SALE

Seriously, all you have to do is show up and check in at Bright Eyes on foursquare. You’ll get an entire pair of glasses and lenses of equal or lesser value. (Please note – this sale is so awesome that it cannot be combined with insurance or other discounts. Patients must check in prior to ordering the glasses. If you have questions, please ask us.)

If you don’t know what Foursquare Day is, it is a day to celebrate social media, and foursquare, the geolocation application. Because 4^2 equals 16, April 16 is the day! And you may not know that Foursquare Day started right here at Bright Eyes last year. You can read more about that on our blog here and TampaBay.com here.

And don’t forget to support the local foursquare scene by RSVP’ing here!

Nathan Bonilla-Warford, OD
Bright Eyes Family Vision Care
Located in the Westchase area of Tampa.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Dr. Nate — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 15:01:19 +0000

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

$25 Discount for patients wearing green!

Today only! Stop in for more details!

Awesome bear photo via:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/26011776@N04/4402604450/