BABCOCK EYE CARE
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our history

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.

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.

​2016
Babcock Eye Care celebrates 100 years of providing excellence in eye care to the people of Southern Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and the surrounding communities.

2018
Dr. Taylor is named Young Optometrist of the Year by the Ohio Optometric Association.

2019
dr. taylor accepts a nomination to begin serving on the board for the Ohio optometric association

ADDRESS:
721 7th Street
Portsmouth, OH 45662
HOURS:
M: 8a–5p, ​closed 12pm-1pm for lunch
T: 8a–5p, ​closed 12pm-1pm for lunch
W: 8a–5p, ​closed 12pm-1pm for lunch
Th: 8a–5p, ​closed 12pm-1pm for lunch
F: 8a–1p
Sa: By appt.
Su: Closed
740-353-2191

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  • About Us
    • Meet the Doctors
    • Our History
  • Services
  • Appointments
  • Patient Forms
  • Resources
  • Contact Us
  • Frame Brands
  • Ophthalmic Lenses