Optometrist Eye Doctor in Rhode Island|Middletown |Newport
Ophthalmology / LASIK Center • Middletown, RI
About
Sakonnet Eye Care is a small optometry practice in Rhode Island with offices in Middletown (and Newport area coverage). Highlights: - Services: Eye care, optometry exams, treatment, and sale of eyeglasses and contact lenses. - Location: Primary address at 811 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown, RI 02842 (serves Middletown and Newport area). - Contact: 401-849-0190 - Overview: Medical equipment-related eye care provider; private, with a small team (2–10 employees). Active status with a web presence at sakonneteye.com. If you’re looking for an optometrist in Middletown or the Newport area, Sakonnet Eye Care is a local option to consider.
Clinic Type
Ophthalmology / LASIK Center
Address
314 Oliphant Lane, Middletown, RI 02842
Phone
+1 401-849-0190
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Opening Hours
Monday 8:00am - 5:00pm; Tuesday 8:00am - 5:00pm; Wednesday Closed; Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm; Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm; Saturday & Sunday Closed
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mostly positive, with some mixed experiences noted for specific providers
- Trustindex/Newport Eye Care: 4.7/5 (301 total reviews)
- Eye Health Vision Centers (Middletown): 4.9/5 (453 total reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Marguerite Quinn): 5.0/5 (1 review)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Lucas Medeiros): 5.0/5 (1 review)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Charles Collins): 4.1/5 (9 reviews)
Patients praise
- professional and friendly staff
- thorough examinations and clear explanations
- efficient service and minimal wait times
- helpful and knowledgeable medical teams
Common complaints
- some reports of poor patient-doctor rapport and abruptness
- concerns regarding refusal to provide prescriptions and financial practices
- perceptions of rushed appointments
"An excellent experience. Comfortable waiting area, easy parking, efficient, friendly, personal, and professional care... My questions and concerns were patiently and clearly answered and my best interest was clearly at the forefront."
— Trustindex.io (Newport Eye Care)"I recommend this place for anyone on the island that needs a great eye doctor! 10 out 10!"
— Eye Health Vision Centers (Dr. Marguerite Quinn)"Decent technician, poor patient relationship/rapport: Very abrupt, responds to questions like it's an annoyance. He's flat out refused to give either of us copies of our prescriptions, even when we requested them."
— Healthgrades (Dr. Charles Collins)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Contillo, Elissa M. , OD | American Board of Optometry — Feb 16, 2026
- Dr. Theresa J. Colonna, OD - Optometrist in Providence, RI — May 14, 2026
- Dr. April L. Brown, OD - Optometrist in Woonsocket, RI — May 14, 2026
- Island Interact Winter Coat Drive - Newport This Week — Oct 31, 2025
- Dr. Ann M. Carone, OD, Optometry | Middletown, CT - Reviews by rater8 — Jun 23, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Rhode Island Eye Institute (RI Eye Institute) is a private ophthalmology practice with 5 offices in the U.S., including Providence and Middletown, RI. They offer services in cataracts, LASIK, retina, glaucoma, and general ophthalmology. The organization is headquartered in Providence and operates as a small, private company with about 9 employees and reported annual revenue of $10 million. Current web data shows a strong online presence with high pages-per-visit and a low bounce rate, though employer reviews are mixed (2.1/5). If you’re specifically seeking Middletown, RI options, RI Eye Institute primarily lists Providence locations; Middletown is not shown among their current offices in the provided highlights. For Middletown-specific care, consider contacting their Providence offices or checking if a Middletown address/affiliate exists beyond the listed locations.
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