Eye Care Center
Newsom Eye - South Tampa
The public record of what AI assistants say about this business — the questions asked, the answers given, the omissions.
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Strong is 80 or better. Under 40 is weak. Half of eye care centers in the registry score 40–59.
Verified July 10, 2026
What AI says about Newsom.1
We ask the assistants the questions customers actually ask, and record what comes back — quoted verbatim, dated, with the capture kept as evidence.
ChatGPT
Not named
Asked “best ophthalmologist in Tampa”
ChatGPT answered with other businesses. Newsom Eye - South Tampa was not mentioned.
Checked July 10, 2026
Perplexity
Named ✓
Asked “best ophthalmologist in Tampa”
“rly Patterson Eye Center 4.8 Florida Eye Specialists & Cataract Institute - South Tampa 4.8 Retina Associates of Florida 4.9 Retina Vitreous Associates of Florida (RVAF): Tampa Office 5.0 Newsom Eye - South Tampa 4.5 Dr.”
Checked July 10, 2026
Gemini
Not named
Asked “best ophthalmologist in Tampa”
Gemini answered with other businesses. Newsom Eye - South Tampa was not mentioned.
Checked July 10, 2026
Named by 1 of 3 assistants as of July 10, 2026.
What people keep saying.2
Every review this business has, read and distilled — the mood, the consistent praise, and the recurring complaints.
Patients at Newsom Eye in South Tampa report a mix of experiences, with many praising the expertise of doctors like Dr. Ochs and the successful outcomes of procedures such as cataract surgery. However, some express frustration over long wait times and disorganization during appointments, leading to a sense of inconsistency in care.
Consistently praised
Recurring complaints
The bottom line: Newsom Eye is known for successful cataract surgeries but struggles with appointment organization and wait times.
The score, explained
Why 33.3
Eight signals make up the AI Score. Weight is how much a signal counts; the score is how this entry measures on it. The same method for every business — never for sale.
83% of eye care centers in the registry outrank you — when AI is asked who to recommend, you're rarely the name it gives.
Scanned July 10, 2026
What’s holding this entry back: retrieval grounding and ai visibility — the signals dragging the score below where the rest of the record sits.
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The facts
Today (Mon) · 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Monday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayClosed
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Questions
About Newsom Eye - South Tampa.
What are the operating hours for Newsom Eye - South Tampa?
Newsom Eye - South Tampa operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Does Newsom Eye - South Tampa require reservations for appointments?
No, Newsom Eye - South Tampa does not require reservations for appointments.
What is Newsom Eye - South Tampa known for?
Newsom Eye - South Tampa is known for its excellent patient care, particularly in cataract surgery and providing personalized service, although some patients have reported issues with wait times and coordination.
Is there parking available at Newsom Eye - South Tampa?
Yes, there is parking available at Newsom Eye - South Tampa for patients visiting the clinic.
What special features does Newsom Eye - South Tampa offer?
Newsom Eye - South Tampa offers advanced procedures such as cataract surgery with Light Adjustable Lenses and has a team of knowledgeable staff dedicated to patient care.
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