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Welcome to SPECS!

Your family-owned eye care practice, with three locations to serve you in the St. Petersburg area:

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Continuing 60+ Years of Excellent Eye Care in
St. Petersburg

Tara and Jeremy Camargo are thrilled to continue a tradition of family-owned, high-quality eye care in St. Petersburg and beyond. Taking over for Dr. Marantz in 2015, the Camargos have not only continued to serve clients at their downtown location, but have expanded to two other locations in the St. Pete area in Tyrone and Seminole to serve even more of our community.

From the first day of working for Dr. Marantz, Dr. Camargo fell in love with the practice and quickly recognized the high quality of care given to patients and in return the loyalty and high patient retention that is unique to this office. She hopes to continue this long tradition of quality eye care that Dr. Marantz, and before him Dr. Benjamin, have offered the community.

Eye Care Services for All of Your Needs

Annual Eye Exam

It is important to have your eyes checked annually. An annual eye exam assesses ocular health as well as provides a prescription for glasses or contact lenses when needed. We provide exams for patients age 5 and up. During a routine exam we check for cataracts, glaucoma, dry eye and macular degeneration among other conditions.

Contact Lenses

We offer many different types of contact lens fittings, including monovision, multifocal lenses, toric lenses for astigmatic patients, rigid gas permeable lenses (RGP), and specialty lenses (keratoconus, post corneal graft).

Medical Visits

Beyond the annual eye exam, we also offer medical office visits. We treat red eye, conjunctivitis, foreign body removal, dry eye, abrasions of the eye, contact lens-related issues, and more. We can provide referrals for many issues, including glaucoma, corneal conditions, cataracts, macular degeneration, and vitreous and retinal detachments.

Frame Selection

The optical team at SPECS offers a vast collection of both designer eyeglasses and budget eyeglasses. Jeremy selects our latest designer eyewear collections based on quality, the latest fashion trends, and most importantly, functionality.

Surgical Evaluation

If it is discovered during a routine eye exam or medical office visit that you require further evaluation by a specialist, we are able to evaluate your condition and submit a referral. We also co-manage Lasik and cataract surgeries with many specialists in the area. We are here to meet your vision and eye health needs.

Lens Options

Whether you need single vision, multifocal or progressive lenses, our in-house optical team has you covered. With a variety of coatings and sunglass options, we can select the perfect combination for your needs.

From routine eye care exams to surgical consultations, our team at SPECS is here to provide all of your eye care needs. With an in-house optical team at all locations, we can find the perfect match for your contact, frame, and lens needs as well!  

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Customer Reviews

Corey
Corey
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I visited Indian Shores with my family during July 4th week, from out of state, and unfortunately left my daily contacts at home. I called them, and was able to speak with Jeremy over the phone. He was tremendously helpful and even provided me with a weeks worth of trial contacts for free, and he didn’t have to help. I called and they provided me with a solution all within just a couple of hours (includes calling them, confirming availability, and me driving to their location for pickup). All of the staff was super friendly and helpful upon my arrival. I decided I would even buy a pair of sunglasses from them to show my appreciation for their help! Jeremy even gave me some dinner location recommendations for while I was in the area!! This place has customer service down pat and I would highly recommend to anyone in the area!!!
Dianne
Dianne
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The best in personal eyecare and eyewear anywhere. My husband Peter and I have followed Alisha from the Pinellas group to SPECS because of her personal specialized care. With two decades of experience behind her, the level of expertise and care she brings to the industry is nothing short of extraordinary. During my last visit she made sure that my driving glasses were designed to make my dashboard easy to read. I see the road and the dash with simultaneous clarity. The eye exam employs new technology without the discomforts of a dilation. The doctor on call is a keen diagnostician who was quick to spot the beginnings of a stye on my husband's eyelid and promptly treated it holistically by way of warm herbal tea application -- saving us from having to fill an expensive ointment. The office is warm and friendly, easy to get to, no waiting-time to speak of, and the exam and the stylish glasses offer significant savings. But that's not all by any means. Alisha has an esthetic eye and a nano tech's passion for precision to the last minutia. She's not satisfied until a fit is perfect and I can tell you, Peter and I feel the difference. We are more than satisfied. My 77-years old husband looks cool again. Look at him in his new driving specs. Thanks, SPECS!
Frances
Frances
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Personalized attention at its best. I appreciate the time taken by SPECS to go over my medical history, current symptoms and perform various testing on my eyes for an up to date assessment/recommendations. I also was very impressed and value the time Angela S. took with me yesterday in selecting a new pair of eyeglass frames. I have had my current frames for over 7 years and was interested in a new look. Angela was courteous, honest and knowledgeable about the various brands and shapes of frames SPECS had in their showroom. I tend to be indecisive but Angela was patient and thorough in helping me pick out the perfect new eyeglass frames. I can't wait to start wearing them.
Susan
Susan
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This is a twelve-star review! I have never been a reading glasses wearer - ok, except for drug store cheaters for some books. My health insurance offered a "use it or lose it" benefit, tho, that I decided to use. I love Oakley and found ultra- lightweight frames with blue-blocking lenses. When I had my annual eye exam, Specs' LDO, Alisha, told me they could put transition lenses in those frames. I wear the glasses every day, just because I love them. Everyone I interacted with was helpful and professional, from the front desk (Sylbreonne) to Dr. Camargo to Alisha. Thank you, Specs, for changing how I feel about glasses!
Leah
Leah
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Amazing experience. We came in today to get new glasses for my husband. Visiting SPECS was on our errands list and I certainly was not expecting to have so many laughs. The woman that helped us, I regret I did not get her name, but she was so kind, funny, and detail oriented. She remembered me from a visit I had to get my glasses adjusted over a year ago. She took her time to not only set him up with new glasses, but adjust his existing ones so he could have a well fitting pair until his new ones come in. I am currently pregnant due to deliver any day and she shared today was her birthday and it would be a great date to deliver. As we were getting ready to leave, she handed a me a piece of her own birthday cake. Mind blown. She is the epitome of good customer service. She is an absolute sweetheart and I wish there were more people in this world like her! SPECS you have someone special and all your clients are lucky to helped by her!
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