Since everyone’s life and eyes are unique, we tailor our solutions to specifically address the challenges of each patient.
Our methods are designed to give the largest amount of relief with the least amount of intervention.
Methods include: holistic approaches that recommend specific diet and environmental changes, in-office heated lid massage and meibomian gland expression (LipiFlow Treatment), Intense Pulsed Light (IPL), Low Level Light Therapy (LLLT), Punctal Plugs, special eye drops, ocular medications, oral medications, and our Custom Scleral Lens Service.
Although not for everyone, if you meet the eligibility requirements of our Custom Scleral Lens Service, prepare yourself for the clearest, most comfortable vision you’ve ever experienced. Our Custom Scleral Lens Service involves the design of custom fit, Scleral, High Oxygen Permeable Contact Lenses; specifically designed to provide your eye’s surface with all-day hydrating comfort and relief.
Dr. Zucker is a published author and considered a leader in the field of dry eye syndrome. See his published article to learn more about the root cause of dryness.
Dr. Zucker uses advanced technology, Oculus Keratograph 5m, to properly diagnose why you have dry eye and to monitor the success of your prescribed treatment.
Enjoy your life now, call or schedule a Dry Eye Disease Evaluation with Dr. Zucker.
At Urban Optics we believe that life is a grand adventure. We believe you deserve to live this life with the clearest, most comfortable vision possible; so you may fully experience the beauty and vividness this world has to offer.
Dr. Zucker has special training in Dry Eye Disease, non-invasive LASIK alternatives, Scleral Lenses for Keratoconus, Myopia Management for Kids, Dizziness & Headache treatments for binocular vision dysfunction.
Originally from Baltimore, MD, but raised in Scottsdale, AZ, Dr. Zucker attended Arizona State University in which he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology. He then moved to Chicago and earned his Doctorate of Optometry from The Illinois College of Optometry.
While attending The Illinois College of Optometry, Dr. Zucker was active in the American Optometric Association (AOA) in which he served as the Political Action Committee (PAC) Liaison for his school. As the AOA PAC Liaison, Dr. Zucker traveled twice to Washington D.C., in which he teamed up with others to fight for patients’ rights to access quality eye care.
He completed a rigorous training program and internship, which included multiple optometric training sites: The Illinois Eye Institute in Chicago, IL; The Aleda E. Lutz Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Saginaw, MI; Omni Eye Services in Atlanta, GA; and Daniel and Davis Optometry in Carlsbad, CA. He then went on to practice full scope Eye Care in Southern Vermont for the next few years.
Dr. Zachary Reynard graduated cum laude from the prestigious advanced scholars’ program at the Salus Pennsylvania College of Optometry, where he served as class president.
He went on to complete a residency in Cornea and Contact Lenses and a fellowship in Dry Eye Disease at the UAB School of Optometry. He has acted as an investigator in multiple FDA dry eye clinical trials and serves as medical editor for the digital publication EyeMedsNow.
Dr. Reynard is originally from the Bay Area and attended UC Santa Barbara for his undergraduate studies. He is extremely excited to return to Santa Barbara to serve patients in the community.
Urban Optics Optometric Center has been a proud provider of optometry services and vision care products in the Santa Barbara community since 2000, and we want to help you achieve and maintain clear vision for years to come.
Dr. Zucker offers comprehensive vision examinations at our Santa Barbara optometry office and is trained in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide array of eye diseases, conditions, and problems. We use advanced diagnostic technology and vision correction products and are committed to improving the quality of life of persons in the Santa Barbara community through enhanced vision. Give yourself the gift of clear vision – schedule an appointment with Dr. David Zucker, OD today.