About Total Eyecare
Total Eyecare features a state-of-the-art eyewear dispensary where everyone receives individualized service with the highest quality materials for the best value. Optical professionals will help you select from a large inventory of frames and sunglasses that will please the budget-minded to the designer diva. The laboratory offers adjustments and repair services, along with one-hour fabrication on most prescriptions. We are open during all office hours, including evening and Saturday service. Walk-ins and outside prescriptions are welcomed!
Our Mission Statement
At Total Eyecare, our mission is to provide personalized, patient-first eye care where every individual feels known, valued, and genuinely cared for. We combine advanced technology with thoughtful attention to deliver exceptional outcomes, while building a community where patients are treated like family and their needs always come first.
One Hour
Onsite Lab
Accepting most
Vision Care Plans
State of the Art
Eye Care Services
Dr. Audlin
After caring for patients at Total Eyecare for over 25 years, Dr. Audlin is proud to continue the practice’s legacy as its new owner.
Originally from Oswego, New York, she joined the practice after earning her Doctor of Optometry degree from the State University of New York College of Optometry (SUNY) in 2000. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Binghamton University in 1996.
“I truly enjoy helping my patients and the appreciation they have for the care I provide. After being at Total Eyecare for so many years, it’s wonderful to watch families grow. I treat my patients with the same level of care I would want for my own family because, in many ways, they feel like family to me.”
Dr. Audlin provides comprehensive eye care for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school-age children, teenagers, college students, young adults, adults, and seniors. She has extensive experience in routine and comprehensive eye exams, diagnosing and treating ocular disease and medical eye conditions, corneal foreign body removal, contact lens fittings, and developmental optometry. She enjoys caring for children, families, and multiple generations throughout the community.
Dr. Audlin lives in Hardwick, New Jersey, with her two sons. Outside the office, she enjoys nature, hiking, cross-country skiing, caring for her pets, live music, and spending time with family and friends.
Dr. Audlin sees patients at the Lake Hopatcong, Vernon, and Franklin offices.
Dr. Ripps
Dr. Bradford Ripps founded Total Eyecare in 1988 with a vision of providing compassionate, community-focused eye care, and his decades of dedication have helped shape the practice into the trusted family-centered office it is today.
Bradford R. Ripps, O.D. has been in private practice in Northern New Jersey for almost 40 years. A 1983 graduate of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Dr. Ripps was chosen as a Nikon Scholar and was actively engaged in developing new programs for clinical education. He is past-secretary of the Tri-County Optometric Society in Northern New Jersey. He is married and has three children, two granddaughters and a grandson. When not working with patients, Dr. Ripps enjoys cycling, skiing, photography and tennis. He also loves working out and teaching spin class.
“I will only continue to practice if I am able to provide the best, most personal, technologically advanced eye care to my patients. Our responsibility is to our patients first of all.”
Dr. Ripps has been involved in clinical trials and served on advisory panels for Johnson & Johnson, Alcon, CooperVision, and Bausch & Lomb. These studies dealt with developing new modalities of contact lens wear, including frequent replacement and disposable contact lenses. He is also a member of the Professional Affairs Consultant team (PAC) for Johnson & Johnson vision care and lectures around the country for them on various contact lens-related topics. Dr. Ripps remains actively involved in the evolution of contact lens wear and patient management.
Dr. Ripps sees patients at the Lake Hopatcong and Vernon offices.
Dr. Lovecchio
Dr. Lovecchio is a native of New Jersey. Growing up in Bergen County, she attended Montclair State College where she earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology and Chemistry. She subsequently attended Pennsylvania College of Optometry in Philadelphia and earned her doctorate. Upon graduation, she served as Chief Low Vision Resident for the Eastern Blind Rehabilitation Center (VAMC) in West Haven, Connecticut. Returning to New Jersey, she has practiced in Sussex County for over 35 years.
“I want patients to feel they are not just a pair of eyes to be looked at but a whole person who is seen and treated with respect and compassion.”
She is best known for her patience, understanding and thoroughness when providing patient care in primary eye care, contact lenses, and ocular disorders. Dr. Lovecchio lives in Wantage, NJ with her husband Gary Grzybek and daughter Jessica. In her spare time, she is an avid hiker and cyclist. She also is a proficient spinner, knitter, and weaver. She currently serves as the Treasurer for North Country Spinners and is the Librarian for Jockey Hollow Weavers.
Dr. Lovecchio sees patients at the Vernon and Franklin offices.
Dr. Kim
Dr. Yoon Kim graduated Summa Cum Laude from the State University of New York College of Optometry in 1997. Upon graduation, she received multiple awards, including the Beta Sigma Kappa award which is bestowed upon students who maintain top ranking in their class for all 4 years of study. Outside of class, Dr. Kim participated in multiple extracurricular projects including research in the groundbreaking Ocular Hypertension and Treatment Study which changed the course of glaucoma treatment in the U.S. and abroad.
After graduation, Dr. Kim went on to complete her Residency in Primary Eye Care and Ocular Disease with emphasis on glaucoma, cataract, cornea, oculoplastics, vitreo-retinal, neuro-ophthalmology, and emergency eye care at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry/The Eye Institute in Philadelphia, PA. She was a valued mentor, instructor and collaborator during her tenure. Soon after completing her Residency, Dr. Kim became a clinical director of 2 practices in New York City which thrived over the 25 years she was at the helm. Dr. Kim received her Board Certification and maintains her status as a Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry to present.
She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her patients at Total Eye Care. Dr. Kim is married and has two wonderful daughters. When not working with patients, Dr. Kim is very involved with several non-profit organizations including Girl Scouts of New Jersey and several local food pantries. She enjoys travel, hiking, skiing and spending time with family and friends.
Dr. Kim sees patients at the Denville office.
Dr. Aapti Patel
Dr. Aapti Patel is a New Jersey native from Fair Lawn. She is a proud graduate of the State University of New York College of Optometry, Class of 2025. She received her BS degree in Biology and Anthropology minor in 2021 from The College of New Jersey. Throughout her clinical training, Dr. Patel has gained experience in various settings including high volume OD/MD practices and specialized care facilities. Her clinical rotations in the diverse population of New York City has equipped her with a broad skill set across primary care, ocular disease, glaucoma, and more.Fluent in Gujarati, Hindi, and conversational Spanish, Dr. Patel is committed to building meaningful relationships with her patients at Total Eyecare.
“To me, being an optometrist means more than improving vision. It’s about earning trust and creating lasting relationships that help people feel cared for at every stage of life.”
Dr. Patel is also passionate about providing eye care to those without access. During her time as a student, she completed mission trips internationally to Grenada, and locally in upstate New York. She hopes to continue going on such trips in the future. When she’s not seeing patients, Dr. Patel enjoys hiking, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends. She also likes to explore the country’s national parks, and has been to 6 so far!
Dr. Patel sees patients at the Lake Hopatcong, Franklin and Denville offices.