Ripkin Vision & Laser Center

Sara Hitchman, OD, is a highly trained optometrist affiliated with University Hospitals Eye Institute in Hudson, OH, where she practices comprehensive optometry, including contact lens care and the management of ocular diseases. With a focus on patient care, Dr. Hitchman emphasizes a warm, attentive approach, ensuring that both adults and children receive the best eye care through various services, including glasses prescriptions and treatment for eye conditions. Dr. Hitchman, a graduate of The Ohio State University College of Optometry, completed her residency at The Cincinnati Eye Institute and is involved in educating the next generation of optometrists as an assistant professor. In addition to her clinical work, she actively contributes to community awareness about eye health through local educational programs. Generated from the website

During this time, we recommend that patients meeting any of the following criteria please call the Laboratory Patient Service Center to allow us to schedule an appointment for your laboratory testing visit. Patients whose: · Age is greater than 60 years · Age is less than 36 months · Has decreased ability to fight infection due to transplantation, cancer diagnosis, HIV, taking immunosuppressant medications or other conditions/medications · Has chronic condition(s) that are at a greater risk for COVID-19 infection (such as End Stage Renal Disease, Diabetes, Hypertension, Chronic Lung Disease, Heart Failure)

Dr. Thomas Stokkermans has been with University Hospitals since 1998 and serves as the Director of the Optometry Service. He is an Assistant Professor at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences.