About Us

We don’t just check your vision. We protect it.

A clear choice for all your eye care needs.

Hip Optics has been a proud eye care provider in the Riverside community since 2005.

Mission Statement

“Hip Optics was built on a simple belief: that every person in our community deserves exceptional, whole-health eye care. Fifteen years later, that belief drives everything we do — from comprehensive exams to preventative myopia management, holistic nutraceutical therapies, specialty contact lenses, and advanced dry eye treatment. We go beyond the exam. We’re here to protect your vision for life.”

Vision Statement

“Our vision is simple: to protect sight before it’s at risk. We are building Riverside’s leading preventative eye care practice — one that works hand in hand with other specialties to keep our community seeing clearly for generations to come.”
 

Core Values — 2026

These five values reflect who we are, how we care for our patients, and how we show up for each other. They trace a direct line from where Hip Optics began in 2010 to where we stand today.

1. 1. Integrity “We say what we mean and mean what we say.”
   From diagnosis to treatment options to billing — complete transparency, always. You'll get our honest assessment even when it's not the simplest answer.

2. 2. Openness “Good medicine never stands still.”
   We continuously explore emerging research and evolving treatments — from myopia management to nutraceutical therapies to advanced dry eye — to bring the best of modern eye care science to every patient we serve.

3. 3. Thoroughness “We don't rush. Ever.”
   Great eye care requires time, attention, and genuine curiosity about the whole person — not just the prescription. We take the time to get it right because your vision deserves nothing less.

4. 4. Patient Empowerment “An informed patient is a healthier patient.”
   We believe education is part of treatment. Every patient leaves understanding their eyes, their options, and their path forward — because when you understand what's happening, you can make decisions that truly serve your long-term health.

5. 5. Community & Care “We treat every person — patient or teammate — with dignity, warmth, and genuine belonging.”
   Whether you're sitting in our chair or standing behind our desk, you matter deeply to us. Hip Optics has been part of the Riverside community for 15 years, and that community is all of us.

Using advanced diagnostic technology, Dr. Ho Young Cho provides comprehensive eye exams and are trained in scleral lenses as well as the diagnosis and treatment of a wide array of eye diseases, conditions, and problems.

We also provide a large selection of high-quality vision care products from several sought-after brands.

Located on Van Buren Boulevard, Hip Optics Vision Source is made up of eye care professionals who genuinely care about your health and are dedicated to providing exceptional personal service to everyone who walks through our door.

Give yourself the gift of clear vision — schedule your appointment with Hip Optics Vision Source today.