Hawaii Vision Specialists of Hilo

Hawaii Vision Specialists is an optometrist and ophthalmology clinic located at 392 Kapiolani St in Hilo, HI. The practice is staffed by Dr. Dan Driscoll, MD, and Dr. Jana Miki'ala Souza, OD. Both doctors trained at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, which is ranked as the top optometry and ophthalmology institute in the United States by US News and Ophthalmology Times. Dr. Driscoll is an expert in cornea, cataract, and refractive surgery. Dr. Souza is an ocular disease specialist who earned her doctorate at Pacific University School of Optometry in Forest Grove, Oregon, before completing a residency at Bascom Palmer in Miami, Florida. She grew up on Maui and serves patients throughout the Big Island.

The facility offers a comprehensive range of medical and surgical eye care services. Procedures include cataract surgery, laser-assisted cataract surgery, and the use of premium intraocular lenses and the ORA System. The clinic provides LASIK and ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens) treatments for refractive needs. Ophthalmic services cover macular degeneration, retina vein occlusion, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma, including MIGS (Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery). Additional care includes treatment for cornea problems, blurry vision, and oculoplastics. The practice also provides optometry services, including glasses and contacts.

Hawaii Vision Specialists has been recognized by the Hawaii Tribune Herald as the Best Optometrist, Best Ophthalmologist, and Best Place to Purchase Eyewear in East Hawaii for five consecutive years. Dr. Souza received first place for Best Professional Optometrist, and Dr. Driscoll received first place for Best Professional and Best Ophthalmologist.

The clinic also offers aesthetic treatments, including Potenza RF Microneedling and PicoSure Pro. Services address lines, wrinkles, and signs of aging using Icon technology. The practice provides TempSure Envi, a radiofrequency treatment. The office is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm and is closed on weekends. The phone number is (808) 333-3233.

The clinic sits on Kapiolani Street, just over a tenth of a mile from the Hilo Police Station and near St. Joseph High School.

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