OUR PRACTICE
At Northwest Eye Associates our success has been built on word-of- mouth referrals. We are always striving
for excellence in patient satisfaction and we are committed to treating every patient as we would want our
own families to be treated. We examine patients of every age and cater to children by making eye exams
enjoyable for kids.
Our highly trained optometrists and staff are dedicated to providing you with comprehensive eyecare
including ocular disease diagnosis and treatment, contact lens fittings, emergency eye care, and pediatric
eye exams.
With offices in Sparta, NJ, Blairstown, Stanhope, Califon and Branchville, we’ve got the Northwestern
corner of New Jersey covered.
With convenient evening and Saturday hours available, we’ll accommodate your busy schedule…
With hundreds of fashion eyeglass frames to choose from, high tech ophthalmic lens solutions and
innovative contact lens designs we’re here to help you see your best and look your best!
Our Doctors »
WE PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY EYECARE FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN
We take pride in our personalized approach to vision care. Our reputation has been built on our relaxed and
thorough approach toward the visual needs of our patients. We realize the importance of listening and we
take care in explaining the examination results, diagnosis and treatment options clearly and completely.
We conduct comprehensive exams which allow us to accurately detect eye disease or other abnormalities
early, often before they present any symptoms. Early detection in many cases can lead to treatments that
will prevent vision loss. We are State Board Certified to diagnose, treat and manage conditions and diseases
of the eye such as glaucoma, cataracts, dry eye, conjunctivitis (pink eye) and ocular injuries (corneal
abrasions and foreign bodies).
SOME OF OUR SERVICES INCLUDE:
A BRIEF HISTORY OF NORTHWEST EYE ASSOCIATES:
The offices of Northwest Eye Associates began over 40 years ago when Dr. Tim Johnson opened offices in Netcong/Stanhope (1977) and Blairstown (1979) and Dr. Jeff Clauss opened offices in Sparta (1981) and Branchville (1984). Drs. Johnson and Clauss then opened an office together in Califon (1985) and soon decided to combine all their individual offices to form what today is Northwest Eye Associates. Dr. Bernie Mullin joined the practice in 1985 and Dr. Diane Fabery came on board in 1995. With the retirement of Dr. Johnson in 2012, Drs. Clauss, Mullin and Fabery recruited Dr. Lisa Ruffle in 2012 and Dr. Elena Martinez, who joined our practice in 2016. Dr. Marc Otto became the newest addition to Northwest Eye Associates after relocating here from Colorado in 2020.
