Eye Care in Providence
Eye Care in Providence
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The team at Rhode Island Eye Institute is proud to provide East Providence with personalized, high-quality eye care. We value a collaborative approach and welcome your feedback on how we can better serve the community.
The team at Rhode Island Eye Institute is proud to provide Providence with personalized, high-quality eye care. We value a collaborative approach and welcome your feedback on how we can better serve the community.
The team at Rhode Island Eye Institute is proud to provide East Falls River with personalized, high-quality eye care. We value a collaborative approach and welcome your feedback on how we can better serve the community.
The team at Rhode Island Eye Institute is proud to provide South Kingston with personalized, high-quality eye care. We value a collaborative approach and welcome your feedback on how we can better serve the community.
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Our Providence eye doctors provide comprehensive routine eye care for patients across Providence and the surrounding communities of Pawtucket, Cranston, North Providence, and East Providence. Whether you need an annual eye exam, a contact lens fitting, or new eyeglasses, our team makes routine vision care convenient at our flagship Providence office on East Manning Street.
Our routine services in Providence include:
- Comprehensive eye exams for adults, children, and seniors with prescription updates
- On-site optical and frames at our Providence location, with experienced opticians who help you choose lenses that fit your lifestyle and budget
- Contact lens fittings, including specialty lenses such as scleral, RGP, multifocal, and toric. Dr. Paul Zerbinopoulos has fitted scleral lenses in Providence since 2008
- Myopia management and children's vision care for Providence-area families
Patients in Johnston, Central Falls, and Seekonk, MA also rely on our Providence eye doctors for routine eye care close to home.
When something doesn't feel right with your eyes, our Providence ophthalmologists are here for same-day care. From eye emergencies to ongoing medical eye care, we serve patients throughout Providence, East Providence, Pawtucket, and Cranston with prompt, expert evaluation.
Common medical eye care concerns we treat in Providence include:
- Eye emergencies: sudden vision loss, flashes and floaters, eye pain, red eye, or foreign body removal
- Dry eye: customized treatment plans, meibomian gland evaluation, and specialty lenses for severe cases
- Diabetic eye care: annual diabetic retinopathy screenings and ongoing monitoring
- Glaucoma management: pressure checks, OCT imaging, and visual field testing
- Macular degeneration: current-generation anti-VEGF therapy and monitoring
Located near Rhode Island Hospital and Brown University, our Providence office is a trusted destination for medical eye care, with patients also coming from North Providence, Johnston, and Seekonk, MA. If you're experiencing an eye emergency in Providence, call us right away.
Our Providence office is the surgical and specialty hub of Rhode Island Eye Institute, with multiple fellowship-trained subspecialists practicing under one roof. Patients across Providence, East Providence, Cranston, and Pawtucket receive the same depth of subspecialty eye care typically found at large academic centers.
Specialty and surgical services available at our Providence office:
- Cataract surgery with premium IOL options including PanOptix trifocal, Vivity EDOF, Light Adjustable Lens, and toric lenses for astigmatism
- LASIK and refractive surgery with Dr. Elliot Perlman, performing LASIK in Rhode Island since 1994 and the first ophthalmologist in RI to offer FDA-approved corneal cross-linking
- Glaucoma surgery: SLT, MIGS, trabeculectomy, and tube shunt procedures with Dr. Sarah Anis
- Retina care: full medical and surgical retina with Drs. Gupta and Thakuria
- Oculoplastic and cosmetic procedures with Dr. R. Jeffrey Hofmann (ASOPRS fellow)
- Pediatric ophthalmology with Dr. John Donahue
This subspecialty depth is why patients across Providence trust us for complex eye surgery.
Rhode Island Eye Institute's Providence office is our flagship, and it's the practice many local doctors choose for their own families. Located on East Manning Street near Brown University and just off I-195, our Providence eye doctors combine subspecialty expertise with the convenience of a community practice.
What makes our Providence office stand out:
- Brown University faculty appointments: many of our Providence ophthalmologists hold academic positions at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
- Multiple fellowship-trained subspecialists in cataract, cornea, glaucoma, retina, oculoplastics, and pediatric ophthalmology, all in one Providence location
- 4.5-star Google rating with 950+ patient reviews specific to our Providence office
- On-site optical and frames: finish your eye exam and select glasses without a second trip
- Premium IOL portfolio for cataract patients, including the Light Adjustable Lens
From routine eye exams to complex eye surgery, our Providence office serves patients across Providence, East Providence, Pawtucket, Cranston, North Providence, and Seekonk, MA, backed by 1,800+ practice-wide reviews.
Our Providence eye care office is located at 150 East Manning Street, Providence, RI 02906, just off I-195 and a short walk from the Brown University campus. Free parking is available, and most patients across the greater Providence area reach us in 20 minutes or less.
Driving directions from nearby cities:
- From Pawtucket (~10 min): Take I-95 South to I-195 East. Exit at Gano Street and follow signs to East Manning Street.
- From Cranston (~10 min): Take I-95 North to the Wickenden Street exit, then continue east on Wickenden to East Manning Street.
- From East Providence (~10 min): Take I-195 West across the bay, then exit at Gano Street.
We also serve Providence-area patients traveling from North Providence, Johnston, Central Falls, and Seekonk, MA. If you need help finding our Providence office or arranging transportation for an eye exam or surgery, our team is happy to assist. Just give us a call.
Eye Care in East Providence
Our East Providence eye doctors provide comprehensive routine eye care for patients across East Providence, Riverside, Barrington, Bristol, and Warren. Located on the Wampanoag Trail just off Route 114 and I-195, our East Providence office makes annual eye exams and contact lens visits easy and convenient for the East Bay community.
Routine eye care services available at our East Providence office:
- Comprehensive eye exams for adults, children, and seniors, with up-to-date prescriptions and a thorough check of overall eye health
- Contact lens fittings, including specialty lenses for keratoconus, dry eye, and irregular corneas
- Pediatric vision care and myopia management for East Providence and Riverside families
- Eyeglasses prescriptions, with frame and lens selection at our nearby Providence optical
Patients in Cranston, Warwick, Seekonk, MA, and Rehoboth, MA also choose our East Providence eye doctors for routine vision care thanks to easy I-195 access and a comfortable East Providence office.
When you have an urgent eye concern in East Providence or Riverside, our team is ready to help. Our East Providence ophthalmologists handle eye emergencies and ongoing medical eye care for patients across the East Bay, Barrington, Bristol, and southeastern Massachusetts.
Medical eye care services available at our East Providence office include:
- Eye emergencies: same-day appointments for sudden vision changes, eye pain, flashes and floaters, foreign body, or red eye
- Dry eye treatment: customized therapy plans, meibomian gland evaluation, and pre-operative ocular surface optimization
- Diabetic eye care: retinopathy screenings and ongoing monitoring
- Glaucoma management with diagnostic OCT, visual field testing, and medical or surgical treatment
- Macular degeneration care including in-office anti-VEGF injections
Whether you're a long-time East Providence patient or visiting from Barrington, Warren, Bristol, Seekonk, MA, or Rehoboth, MA, our East Providence office offers prompt evaluation and a clear treatment plan. If you're experiencing an eye emergency, call us right away.
Our East Providence office is unique in offering both subspecialty eye surgery and cosmetic and aesthetic services under one roof. Patients across East Providence, Barrington, Bristol, and Warren benefit from a full range of advanced eye care close to home.
Specialty and surgical services at our East Providence office:
- Cataract surgery with premium IOLs (PanOptix, Vivity, Light Adjustable Lens, toric) by fellowship-trained surgeons
- Oculoplastic surgery: ptosis repair, functional blepharoplasty, eyelid reconstruction with Dr. R. Jeffrey Hofmann (ASOPRS fellow since 1987)
- Cosmetic blepharoplasty, Botox, fillers, brow lift, and CO2 laser: Dr. Hofmann brings 30+ years of Botox experience and published research
- Glaucoma, retina, pediatric, and LASIK consultations available at our East Providence location
The combination of medical-grade ophthalmology and aesthetic expertise makes our East Providence office a destination for patients who want their cosmetic eyelid and facial work done by a board-certified ophthalmologist. Patients from Riverside, Bristol, Warwick, Seekonk, MA, and Rehoboth, MA travel here for Dr. Hofmann's care.
Rhode Island Eye Institute's East Providence office combines fellowship-trained ophthalmology with aesthetic expertise, a rare combination in the East Bay. Located on the Wampanoag Trail off Route 114 and I-195, our East Providence eye doctors deliver personalized care that has earned a 4.8-star Google rating across 265+ reviews.
What makes our East Providence office stand out:
- 4.8-star Google rating: our highest-reviewed Rhode Island location
- ASOPRS oculoplastic surgeon on-site: Dr. Hofmann holds the top oculoplastic credential, with a Brown University faculty appointment and 30+ years of Botox research
- Aesthetic services led by an ophthalmologist, not a med spa, for patients who want medical-grade results
- Easy access from I-195 and Route 114, with convenient parking
- Full subspecialty access: cataract, glaucoma, retina, and pediatric care available at this East Providence location
Patients in East Providence, Riverside, Barrington, Bristol, Warren, Seekonk, MA, and Rehoboth, MA choose this office for both functional and aesthetic eye care.
Our East Providence office is located at 1525 Wampanoag Trail, Suite 105, East Providence, RI 02915, just off Route 114 and I-195. The Riverside-area location makes us easy to reach from across the East Bay, with on-site parking and quick access from major routes.
Driving directions from nearby cities:
- From Barrington (~8 min): Head north on Route 114 (Wampanoag Trail) directly to our East Providence office.
- From Bristol or Warren (~15 min): Take Route 114 North through Barrington into East Providence; we're on the right.
- From Providence (~10 min): Take I-195 East across the bay, then exit onto Route 114 South.
We also welcome patients from Riverside, Cranston, Warwick, Seekonk, MA, and Rehoboth, MA who travel to our East Providence office for routine eye care, oculoplastic surgery, and cosmetic treatments. If you need help finding our East Providence eye care office, our team is happy to walk you through the route. Just give us a call.
Eye Care in South Kingstown
Our South Kingstown eye doctors provide comprehensive routine eye care for patients across southern Rhode Island, including South Kingstown, Wakefield, Narragansett, North Kingstown, and Westerly. Located in the Village Square area off U.S. Route 1, our South Kingstown office offers everything from annual eye exams to specialty contact lens fittings, without the drive to Providence.
Routine eye care services at our South Kingstown office:
- Comprehensive eye exams for adults, children, and seniors
- On-site optical and frames: our South Kingstown office carries a full selection of eyeglasses
- Contact lens fittings, including specialty lenses for keratoconus, dry eye, and high prescriptions
- Special needs eye care: a service unique to our South Kingstown location
- Pediatric vision care and myopia management for southern RI families
Patients in Kingston, Charlestown, Exeter, and Westerly trust our South Kingstown eye doctors for routine eye care close to home, with the convenience of on-site optical and a comfortable Village Square location.
When you have an urgent eye concern in South Kingstown, Wakefield, or Narragansett, our team is ready to help. Our South Kingstown ophthalmologists provide same-day eye emergency care and ongoing medical eye care for patients throughout southern Rhode Island.
Medical eye care services available at our South Kingstown office:
- Eye emergencies: same-day care for sudden vision changes, flashes and floaters, eye pain, red eye, or foreign body
- Dry eye treatment: customized plans, meibomian gland evaluation, and specialty lenses for severe cases
- Diabetic eye care: annual diabetic retinopathy screenings
- Glaucoma management: diagnostic imaging, visual field testing, medication, and surgical options
- Macular degeneration: current-generation treatments and ongoing monitoring
For patients in Wakefield, Narragansett, North Kingstown, Charlestown, Exeter, and Westerly, our South Kingstown office means medical eye care without a long drive. If you're experiencing an eye emergency in South Kingstown or anywhere in southern Rhode Island, call us right away.
Our South Kingstown office gives southern Rhode Island patients access to subspecialty eye surgery and care that previously meant traveling to Providence or Boston. Patients from Wakefield, Narragansett, North Kingstown, and Westerly visit our South Kingstown office for fellowship-trained surgical expertise close to home.
Specialty and surgical services available through our South Kingstown office:
- Cataract surgery with premium IOLs, including PanOptix trifocal, Vivity EDOF, Light Adjustable Lens, and toric lenses for astigmatism
- Glaucoma management and surgery with Dr. Sarah Anis (Wilmer/Johns Hopkins fellowship), including SLT, MIGS, and combined cataract-glaucoma procedures
- Retina care: diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal detachment, and surgical retina with Drs. Gupta and Thakuria
- Pediatric ophthalmology with Dr. John Donahue for strabismus, amblyopia, and special needs eye care
- LASIK and refractive consultations, with surgery performed at our Providence surgical center
For patients in Kingston, Charlestown, Exeter, and Westerly, this depth of subspecialty access in South Kingstown is unmatched in southern Rhode Island.
Rhode Island Eye Institute's South Kingstown office is the only practice in southern Rhode Island offering this depth of subspecialty eye care. Located in the Village Square area off U.S. Route 1, our South Kingstown eye doctors save patients across Wakefield, Narragansett, North Kingstown, Charlestown, and Westerly the drive to Providence or Boston.
What makes our South Kingstown office stand out:
- Subspecialty access without the drive: cataract, glaucoma, retina, pediatric, and LASIK consultations all available in South Kingstown
- On-site optical and frames for routine glasses and post-cataract eyewear
- Special needs eye care: a service unique to our South Kingstown office
- Fellowship-trained surgeons with Brown University faculty appointments
- 4.5-star Google rating with 484+ patient reviews specific to our South Kingstown location
From routine eye exams to complex glaucoma and retina care, our South Kingstown office combines academic-caliber expertise with a comfortable, community feel for patients across southern Rhode Island.
Our South Kingstown eye care office is located at 55 Village Square Drive, Suite 24, South Kingstown, RI 02879, in the Village Square area just off U.S. Route 1. Free parking is available, and most southern Rhode Island patients reach us in under 30 minutes.
Driving directions from nearby cities:
- From Narragansett (~8 min): Take Route 1A North to U.S. Route 1, then continue to the Village Square area exit.
- From Westerly (~25 min): Take U.S. Route 1 North through Charlestown directly to our South Kingstown office.
- From North Kingstown (~15 min): Head south on U.S. Route 1 to the Village Square area.
We also serve patients from Wakefield, Kingston, Charlestown, Exeter, and surrounding southern Rhode Island communities. Whether you're coming for a routine eye exam, specialty contact lens fitting, or cataract consultation, our South Kingstown office is easy to find. Call our team if you need help with directions or transportation arrangements for eye surgery.
Eye Care in Fall River
Our Fall River eye doctors provide comprehensive routine eye care for patients across Fall River, New Bedford, Somerset, Swansea, and the South Coast of Massachusetts. Located on Hanover Street near the I-195 and Route 24 interchange, our Fall River office makes annual eye exams and contact lens visits convenient for patients in southeastern Massachusetts and eastern Rhode Island.
Routine eye care services at our Fall River office include:
- Comprehensive eye exams for adults, children, and seniors with thorough overall eye health checks
- Contact lens fittings: soft, multifocal, toric, and specialty lenses for irregular corneas, dry eye, and keratoconus
- Pediatric vision care and myopia management for Fall River–area families
- Eyeglass prescriptions, with optical and frames available at our nearby Providence and South Kingstown offices
Patients in New Bedford, Dartmouth, Westport, Tiverton, Little Compton, and Portsmouth also rely on our Fall River eye doctors for routine vision care thanks to easy I-195 and Route 24 access, and the chance to skip the drive to Boston.
When something doesn't feel right with your eyes, our Fall River ophthalmologists are here for prompt, expert care. We treat eye emergencies, dry eye, and chronic medical eye conditions for patients across Fall River, New Bedford, and the South Coast.
Medical eye care services at our Fall River office:
- Eye emergencies: same-day care for sudden vision changes, flashes and floaters, eye pain, red eye, or foreign body removal
- Dry eye treatment: customized therapy plans, meibomian gland evaluation, and specialty contact lenses for severe cases
- Diabetic eye care: annual diabetic retinopathy screenings and ongoing monitoring
- Glaucoma management: pressure checks, OCT imaging, and visual field testing
- Macular degeneration: current anti-VEGF therapy and dry AMD treatment options
For patients in Somerset, Swansea, Dartmouth, Westport, Tiverton, and Little Compton, our Fall River office is the closest source of subspecialty medical eye care. If you're experiencing an eye emergency in Fall River or anywhere on the South Coast, call us right away.
Our Fall River office gives South Coast patients access to fellowship-trained subspecialty eye care without the drive to Boston. From cataract surgery to retina care, our Fall River ophthalmologists handle the full range of complex eye conditions for patients across Fall River, New Bedford, Somerset, and Swansea.
Specialty and surgical services available through our Fall River office:
- Cataract surgery with premium IOLs, including PanOptix trifocal, Vivity EDOF, Light Adjustable Lens, and toric lenses for astigmatism
- LASIK and refractive surgery consultations with Dr. Elliot Perlman, who has performed LASIK since 1994
- Retina care for diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and retinal tears and detachments with Drs. Gupta and Thakuria
- Glaucoma management and surgery with Dr. Sarah Anis (Wilmer/Johns Hopkins fellowship)
- Oculoplastic and cosmetic procedures with Dr. R. Jeffrey Hofmann (ASOPRS fellow)
- Pediatric ophthalmology with Dr. John Donahue
Patients in Dartmouth, Westport, Tiverton, Little Compton, and Portsmouth choose our Fall River office because it brings academic-caliber subspecialty surgery to the South Coast.
Rhode Island Eye Institute's Fall River office brings Brown University–affiliated subspecialty eye care to the South Coast, a level of expertise that historically meant a trip into Boston. Located on Hanover Street near the I-195 and Route 24 interchange, our Fall River eye doctors are known for personalized, high-quality care.
What makes our Fall River office stand out:
- 4.9-star Google rating: our highest-rated location, with 128+ patient reviews specific to our Fall River office
- Brown University–affiliated physicians: many of our Fall River ophthalmologists hold faculty appointments at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
- Full subspecialty roster: cataract, retina, glaucoma, oculoplastic, and pediatric specialists available at this Fall River location
- Easy I-195 / Route 24 access, with on-site parking
- 1,800+ Google reviews practice-wide and a 4.6-star average across all RIEI locations
Patients in Fall River, New Bedford, Somerset, Swansea, Dartmouth, Westport, Tiverton, Little Compton, and Portsmouth choose our Fall River office for trusted subspecialty eye care close to home.
Our Fall River eye care office is located at 235 Hanover Street, Fall River, MA 02720, near the I-195 and Route 24 interchange. The convenient highway access makes us easy to reach from across the South Coast and eastern Rhode Island.
Driving directions from nearby cities:
- From New Bedford (~15 min): Take I-195 West to Fall River. Exit toward downtown Fall River and follow signs to Hanover Street.
- From Tiverton, RI (~10 min): Head north on Route 24, cross into Fall River, and take the downtown exit.
- From Somerset (~10 min): Cross the Charles M. Braga Memorial Bridge into Fall River and continue to Hanover Street.
We also welcome patients from Swansea, Dartmouth, Westport, Little Compton, RI, and Portsmouth, RI at our Fall River office. If you need help finding us or arranging transportation for eye surgery, our team is happy to assist. Just give us a call before your appointment.
