ABOUT US

At Columbus Vision Associates, we offer individual care for each member of your family. Our comprehensive optometric services include:
  • Adult & children's vision analysis
  • Hard-to-fit contact lenses
  • Refractive surgery consultations
In keeping with your expectations of high quality eye care, we also specialize in other areas of eye health, including headaches, eyestrain, double vision, and reading difficulties.
Stephen G. Hirt, O.D.
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Dr. Stephen Hirt grew up in Akron, Ohio. He came to Columbus to pursue his schooling at The Ohio State University. After graduating Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Liberal Arts, Dr. Hirt continued his education at the College of Optometry at Ohio State and graduated in 1994, with his Doctor of Optometry degree.

Following graduation, Dr. Hirt acquired experience in private practice optometry, as well as hospital-based optometry in Detroit, Michigan. Upon his return to Columbus, Ohio in 1998, Dr. Hirt founded Columbus Vision Associates, Inc.
Ronald Mannarino, O.D.
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Dr. Mannarino was raised in Mingo Junction, Ohio and attended Steubenville Catholic Central High School. He then matriculated to Columbus, Ohio, earning a Bachelors Degree in Biology with a minor in Sociology at The Ohio State University. Continuing his education further, he received his Doctorate in Optometry from Indiana University in Bloomington.

Dr. Mannarino provides full scale optometric care, including examinations for glasses, contact lenses, management of systemic and ocular disorders, and post surgical care.

Dr. Mannarino lives in Lewis Center, Ohio, where he enjoys staying active by playing basketball, tennis, football, hiking, and cheering on all things Buckeyes.
Memberships & Associations
  • American Optometric Association
  • Ohio Optometric Association
  • Zone 12 Optometric Association
  • Prevent Blindness America
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EAST OFFICE
(Pickerington)
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1029 Refugee Road
Pickerington, OH 43147
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 5:00pm

Telephone: 614.575.2020
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NORTH OFFICE
(Westerville/Polaris)
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487 Lazelle Road
Westerville, OH 43081
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Telephone: 614.431.2099
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