Rhode Island Eye Institute
Ophthalmology / LASIK Center • Middletown, RI • 4 locations: Providence, East Providence, Fall River, South Kingstown locations
About
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. 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.
Clinic Type
Ophthalmology / LASIK Center
Address
Providence, RI and four locations in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts (Providence, East Providence, Fall River, South Kingstown)
Phone
+1-401-249-0991
Regina.Gurvich@ReFocusEye.com
Opening Hours
Monday–Friday 8 am–5 pm; Saturday Closed; Sunday Closed
Website
Emergency Care
eye emergencies
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
Online pay available at https://rieyeinstitute.com/ema/pay/ via tel/online portal; in-person payment options not specified
Languages Spoken
FAQs
What are the ages for eye exams?
Eye exam guidelines for every age are available at the Eye Exam Guidelines for Every Age page.
How can I get an appointment or contact the clinic?
Appointment requests can be made via the appointment request form; contact via listed phone numbers per location.
Do you offer optical services?
Yes, there is an Optical department as listed on the site.
Where are the clinic locations?
Providence, East Providence, Fall River, and South Kingstown.
Do you treat pediatric patients?
Yes, pediatric eye conditions and pediatric eye exams are covered.
Awards & Accreditations
Social Media
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- myvision.org (Providence office aggregate): 4.1 / 5 (625 reviews) (625)
- Google (site-wide / institute): 4.6-star average (1,800+ reviews)
- Google (Providence office): 4.5-star rating (950+ reviews (Providence office))
- Wheree.com (review summary): generally positive overall sentiment (no numeric rating shown in snippet) (not specified in snippet)
Patients praise
- Skilled/competent doctors and high-quality clinical care
- Caring and professional staff; friendly front desk and helpful communication
- Thorough explanations and patients feeling valued despite minor issues
Common complaints
- Poor customer service and dismissive/curt communication (phone/in-person)
- Long waiting times and administrative/appointment inefficiencies (overbooking, scheduling errors, delays)
- Billing-related concerns / unexpected charges for additional tests
"“The clinical team, including the surgeons... are praised for their high-quality care and expertise.”"
— myvision.org directory page for Rhode Island Eye Institute – Providence Office"“Despite the competent clinical care, the patient experience suffers due to... administrative inefficiencies. Overbooking leading to extended wait times, scheduling errors...”"
— myvision.org directory page for Rhode Island Eye Institute – Providence Office"“Overall, visitors report a welcoming environment where clear communication and compassionate care are prioritized...”"
— wheree.com review summarySynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
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