What makes us different? Our vision!
The mission of Bright Eyes Vision Care is to empower our patients by providing the best in friendly, professional and individualized eye care.
We treat every patient with respect, including our littlest ones! Each patient has individual needs, and we listen carefully and offer individual solutions.
We offer unique services and products for today’s visual needs: eyestrain relief lenses (for tired eyes staring at digital devices), the latest technology in contact lenses (great for dry eyes!), Myopia Control (for children whose vision gets worse every year), Amblyopia treatment (alternatives to patching), Vision Therapy, and more. Browse our website, read our blog, and call us for an appointment.
Thanks for visiting, and we look forward to seeing you soon!
- Dr. Nate, Dr. Beth and the Bright Eyes Team
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Dr. Nate is personable, sincere, up-to-date on the latest research, and GREAT with kids!...
- Erica S.
I had a wonderful exam with Dr. Beth today! The office was very efficient and the staff were friendly and helpful....
- Kim R.
Dr. Nate is great! He and his staff took the time to answer all my questions. Very professional....
- Jennifer L.
I love Brighteyes on linebaugh ave. DR Beth is amazing with Finn (22m) and ava (6yrs) Finn having Down Syndrome.. Dr Beth uses a very gentle, soft approach and made sweet noises to keep his attention.. and the Staff there! They are AMAZING, So attentive! We drive 50min because the...
- Kathy B.
Dr. Nate and his wife went the extra mile for our son when he wasn't even a patient to help us get an eye patch that would fit his small face to treat his lazy eye....
- Judy F.
We started going to Bright Eyes when we moved to Tampa from Ohio. We needed a great family eye doctor because I am very nearsighted and have had some problems. After many visits there for myself, I wouldn't go anywhere else! In addition, our son (8 years old) was having...
- Kristel P.
2 years ago we visited Bright Eyes to have Dr. Bonilla - Warford asses/examine our daughters' eyes & her vision. Initally, we visited out of mere convenience, since we live in West Park Village & we could walk to his practice. Having been in the industry for many years myself,...
- Carissa C. Tampa, FL
At the end of second grade, my daughter was struggling with her reading. She would loose her place, substitute words and pull letters from nearby words and attach them to the ones she was reading. Third grade homework became a nightmare as we struggled through hours of frustration every night...
- Chris L. Palm Harbor, FL
For years I had been going to Visionworks and Lenscrafters for my visions needs. I was never happy with the care. The first months of using my new prescription from them I realize the prescription was always a little off and by the end of the year I needed another...
- Jamie S. Tampa FL
Dr. Bonilla-Warford has done an amazing job of correcting my, now eleven year-old, daughter's near-sightedness with corneal reshaping lenses. She wears the lenses at night and takes them out in the morning. He is one of only a handful of doctors in the state who are trained in this technique....
- Nancy M. Pinellas County FL
My son is 10 years old and wears glasses. He was frequently bending the frames or even worse breaking them while playing sports. A friend from church told us that her daughter had a similar type of vision loss and was wearing contacts at night. The Mom referred us to...
- Kim E. Tampa, FL
Dr. Bonilla-Warford has been our family optometrist since he opened his office in Westchase a few years ago. He and his staff are very professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. My teenage daughter suffered for years from headaches while reading even though she had 20/20 vision. We took her to several doctors...
- Maricela M. Tampa, FL
Entire office staff is very kind and helpful. Dr. Nate is not only very knowledgeable but also caring and compassionate. He listened thoroughly to my concerns and questions and addressed each and every one....
- Shelley J. Tampa, FL
Dr Nate is great! Also, his staff and his wife,Cristina are always very attentive and helpful. I now live on the West Coast , but when I visit Florida , I will always go to Dr. Nate to get my eyes checked out. I know I won't find a better...
- Susan W.
I've worn glasses since I was eight and this place is by far the absolute best. Dr. Nate is always patient and explanatory, and he's amazing with children. The staff is always friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. Check them out!...
- Melinda I. Tampa, FL
Dr. Nate and his staff are friendly, skilled, efficient and WONDERFUL with children! My 5 year old son gets his annual exams and looks forward to every visit. Dr. Nate takes the time to answer ALL of our questions and has a patient and fun way of working with children....
- Audria G. Tampa, FL
I have been going to the Westchase location for years. Dr. Nate and his staff are extremely professional and patient. I am a particular person and have high expectations. They have treated myself and my son with the best customer service. I recommend them to anyone needing vision assessment and...
- J.S Tampa, FL
The service and staff at Bright Eyes Family Vision Care is what sets them apart from the chain eye care centers in Tampa Bay. Their attention to detail and ability to make everyone feel comfortable & welcome is what makes our family come back year after year. Dr. Nate's over...
- Michele N. Tampa Bay, FL
My visit here was great. Friendly staff, and I love the new location. I appreciate how this local business has really embraced social media. (And that's not just because I won a bottle of Intensity Academy hot sauce in a contest on their blog.) I think the way they post...
- Lauren C. Tampa, FL
They were awesome! Took my 6yr son there who really wanted glasses and they worked so great with him and were able to tell me he doesn't have to have them right now. (Even though his school said he had gotten a 20/60 & 20/80 on his exam there) the...
- Megan M. Tampa, FL
Great service. Very knowledgeable. I loved their selection of glasses. Uncomplicated. :)...
- Stacy M. Tampa, FL
Yesterday was my first appointment at an eye doctor which was not located inside a mall. And can I just say, what a difference. Dr. Beth and the staff were fabulous in the detail that they provided. She was able to identify an issue with my eyes which will help...
- Ashley H. Tampa, FL
A well managed practice. The staff is friendly, professional, and accommodating. Dr. Knighton was great. It was my first time getting contact lenses and she explains everything in detail and spent a lot of time to get me the correct prescription that I need. I will definitely recommend Bright Eyes...
- Omar D. Puta Gorda, FL
Really excellent care.Excellent choice.I cannot believe I have been walking around all this time with less than perfect eyesight. Yes, I have been prescribed glasses for years, but I rarely remember to wear them.Since I have presbyopia now, the prospect of wearing bifocals was just not appealing to me, to...
- Rhea P. Tampa Bay, FL
My right eye was hurting last night at work and I was finding an eye doctor last minute. This practice is very professional and accommodating. Dr. Beth is very informative on how sensitive the eyes are and in our daily commute our eyes tend dry out from time to time....
- Barbara B. Tampa, FL
They have Saturday appointments available in New Tampa, fast, super friendly and Dr Nate was great with my 6 year old and conducted a complete exam. The frame selection was ok but she found a pair she really liked and my vision insurance was accepted!...
- Nicole H.
I could not be happier with Dr. Nate and his staff! In late 2014, I had had enough of my son's fidgeting, covering his eye, and tilting his head when we were doing school work. I finally jumped on google to see if anyone else had experienced this with their...
- Jennifer B.
I can't thank Dr. Nate and his team enough! Through Bright Eyes' vision therapy, I have seen 3D for the first time in my life. I can now read books(before they had to be scanned and read to me) and work on the computer all day. I have been to...
- Betsy Y.
Dr. Nate provided an excellent and very thorough examination to my young daughter. She had a great time with him and we left feeling very confident that we had chosen the best possible option for our child.I would recommend this practice to anyone with a young child needing guidance about...
- David K.
After Dr Bonilla had successfully treated my daughter for convergence difficiency 2 years ago with vision therapy, I knew there was no other place I would take my son, after a routine school screening revealed vision trouble in his right eye. Dr Bonilla performed a very thorough exam, and presented...
- A Google User
My 6 year old son completed vision therapy sessions for strabismus/exotropia. Dr. Bonilla and his staff were knowledgeable, professional, and made the sessions enjoyable for my son. My son has incredible results from the therapy we and honestly could not be happier with the whole experience. I would recommend this...
- A Google User
Excellent, caring, family friendly atmosphere. Been a customer for over 2 years. Highly recommended...
- A Google User
First in Tampa Bay to offer emPower electronic bifocal glasses from PixelOptics. Ordered mine and can't wait to start wearing them. They had great deals for new customers. Highly recommend this professional and friendly staff....
- A Google User
I've been going to Bright Eyes for years, and it's a great experience! Everyone is friendly and knowledgeable, and they always remember your name even if you haven't been in since your previous annual appointment. Dr. Bonilla-Warford is very thorough and I always walk away seeing better than I did...
- A Google User
We went to Bright Eyes because they were the closest optometrist that carried frames for our daughter, Ruby, who has Down Syndrome. Although it's a bit of a drive for us, we love the care we have received. I would recommend Bright Eyes Family Vision Care to anyone....
- A Google User
I am at that age where reading is impossible without some help. I stopped in and met with Dr. B. Very nice man, that know's his optics and patient needs. I decided to try the multi-focal soft contact lens. Very good results and loved being able to see without wearing...
- A Google User
Dr. Nate & his staff are very thorough, professional & personable. Always seem to have the latest & greatest technology....
- Doug H.
Dr. Bonilla-Warford was genuinely concerned and really made me feel comfortable. The staff is excellent and I would recommend Bright Eyes to anyone in the area....
- Mel A.
Always a pleasure to visit Bright Eyes. Timely appointments... kind and attentive staff... can't think of anything else I'd look for in eye care!...
- Holly K.
Dr. Nate and his staff are just great with kids. They are patient, gentle and work to gain the correct understanding of the symptoms they are experiencing. I take four kids (plus myself) to Bright Eyes and I've never been sorry for even a minute....
- Chris F.
I love my visits to the office every year. Dr Bonilla-Walford takes time to personally see how everything is going with you and your family. The staff members are very friendly and treat me like family. They answer all my questions and know their products....
- Keivette B.
After going to several different doctors, from various eye specialists to neurologists, I was lucky enough to find Dr. Nate and his staff. Dr. Nate was one of the few doctors who seemed to actually listen to my problems and put real effort into helping me. Through a combination of...
- Jim D.
I love the care I receive at Bright Eyes. Dr. Nate, Dr. Knighton and the team are warm and welcoming. I always feel like they have my best interest at heart. I've been a patient there for four years and I wouldn't think of going anywhere else for my vision...
- Carole W.
Our entire family has been patients of Dr. Nate's since he opened in Westchase. Always on time, caring, thorough and never rushes you. Dr. Nate is highly trained and uses the state of the art equipment in his very clean practice. His staff is top notch and friendly as well....
- Bob L.
Doctor Nate has a good practice. You can tell that he and his employees care about their customers. I had my most recent eye exam here and Dr. Nate took quite a bit of time answering some of my tedious questions about where my sight was and what to expect...
- Red D.
Dr. Nate and the staff at Bright Eyes are truly experts in their field. I've had contacts / glasses for over 20 years and been to numerous eye doctors. There were multiple eye exams Dr. Nate conducted that I never had before. Everyone was so thorough and friendly! I didn't...
- A Google User
A++ for me. Doctor Nate and his staff at Bright Eyes Family Vision are incredible. I had one of the best experiences and eye exam period. The Doctor was very thorough and recommended a special eyeglass lens called the SHAW Lens, because of my high prescription and large difference between...
- A Google User
Dr. Nate and his staff are friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, and great to work with.I went in for a vision appt, contact fitting, and glasses. All of their equipment is clean, modern, and first class. Dr. Nate is extremely nice and very competent. He explained everything and has been helping me...
- A Google User
Best eye care in Tampa Bay region.1. Staff is efficient and friendly.2. Doc is the best.3. Excellent collection of frames....
- A Google User
When I found you my one year old needed glasses I was worried it would be a huge hassle. The staff at Bright Eyes, specifically Yuliana, made the process as easy as possible! They were patient, understanding, helpful, and at one point even entertained my older child so I could...
- A Google User
I lost my glasses in the river and could not see without them and the on call Doctor sent my prescription to Visionworks on a Sunday and they were able to help me out. Great customer service! Awesome and courteous Doctor...
- A Google User
A very well managed place. The staff is very knowledgeable and accommodating. Dr. Knighton was great....
- A Google User
Friendly and extremely helpful. Good with small kids....
- A Google User
Great atmosphere, knowledgeable and kind staff from the moment you walk in the door. Dr. Knighton is extremely professional, took her time to explain everything thoroughly, and had a great bedside manner. They had a vast selection of fashionable eyewear. I recommend Bright Eyes Family Vision Care without reservation....
- A google User
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Welcome to The Bright Eyes Podcast: Advice for Healthy Vision for All Ages. Your hosts are Dr. Nate Bonilla-Warford & Dr. Beth Knighton, residency-trained optometrist that provide eye exams for glasses and contacts, and specialty services including vision therapy, myopia control, orthokeratology, and sports vision training. Their mission to empower patients...
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A Happy Parent Says...
DS was a 9 year old girl who was experiencing significant difficulty with reading. After vision therapy her parents said, "It's like she's a different child. She understands more of her reading because her eyes are tracking better. Homework is not a struggle anymore; in fact she has it done before she gets home most of the time. Grades have gotten better."