100 years of serving the Greater Portsmouth Ohio area.

1916

Dr. Joseph M. Babcock, Sr. began his optometric practice with Dr. James Bennett .

Dr. JM Babcock, Sr. served as Secretary of the Ohio Optometric Association for more than 20 years, and as Director of National Affairs in the American Optometric Association for several years. During this time, he championed laws for the advancement of Optometry in Washington, DC.

1950

Dr. Joseph M. Babcock, Jr. joined his father Dr. Joseph M. Babcock, Sr. in the practice.

1981

Dr. Joseph Wm. Babcock joined his father, Dr. Joseph M. Babcock, Jr. in the practice.

2004

Dr. Joseph Wm. Babcock was the first Eye Care Professional to introduce Optical Coherence Tomography in Scioto County.

This technology is now a standard of care in the management of many ocular diseases.

2004

Dr. Joseph Wm. Babcock began using electronic medical records

Electronic medical records are a form of computerized record keeping that is now mandated by Medicare and implemented across the country by the entire health care community.

2014

Dr. Taylor Babcock joined his father, Dr. Joseph Wm. Babcock in the practice.

Nearly 100 years from its founding, the Babcock family continues the longstanding tradition of providing excellence in eye care to the people of Southern Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and the surrounding communities.