Ophthalmology & Medical Aesthetics · Hilo, Hawaiʻi

Clarity for your eyes,
confidence in your skin.

Comprehensive eye care and physician-led medical aesthetics, together in one Hilo office. Routine exams, dry eye relief, and advanced skin and laser treatments.

  • Two specialties, one practice
  • 199 Ululani Street, Hilo
  • Care led personally by your doctor
Medical Aesthetics

Skin and laser treatments,
backed by a physician.

Physician-performed treatments using clinically proven Cynosure® technology. No surgery, minimal downtime.

TempSure Envi

Gentle radiofrequency warms the skin to rebuild collagen, softening fine lines and tightening the face with a comfortable, no-downtime treatment.

≈ 20 minNo downtime

PicoSure Focus

Picosecond laser energy clears unwanted pigment (sun spots, melasma, acne scars) and awakens fresh collagen for brighter, smoother skin.

≈ 15 min1–3 hrs redness

Vectus Laser Hair Removal

Light-based energy targets hair at the root for lasting smoothness on the face, underarms, legs, back, and more, in quick, nearly pain-free sessions.

5–30 minNo downtime

TempSure Envi for Dry Eye

The same TempSure Envi radiofrequency, tuned for your eyes: gently treating the glands behind chronic dry eye, where drops alone fall short.

15–25 minEye-care crossover
Dr. Carpenter carefully examining a patient's eye Dr. Carpenter's eye examination room in Hilo Close-up of an eye examination at the slit lamp
Meet the practice

Led by Dr. Carpenter,
with specialists on hand.

Your care is led personally by Dr. Rick A. Carpenter, D.O., an ophthalmologist with over 30 years of experience in Hilo.

For specialized procedures, he works with a visiting physician and a surgeon who travels to Hilo for eye surgery, so patients can get advanced care without leaving the island.

“Confidence and clarity, from the outside in.”
More about the practice
Why patients choose us

Modern care, close to home.

One roof, two specialties

Eye care and medical aesthetics in one Hilo office.

Time with your doctor

Longer visits, with time to answer your questions.

Rooted in Hilo

A local practice serving families across the Big Island.

Technology that works

Clinically proven Cynosure® systems for skin and laser treatments.

Visit us

Find us in the heart of Hilo.

Prefer to plan ahead? Request a visit online and our team will confirm your time by phone.

Ready when you are.

Book your eye exam or aesthetic consultation today.