About us
Dr. Jodi D. Pukl, O.D., F.A.A.O.
Dr. Jodi Pukl is originally from New Jersey, where she completed her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition at Rutgers University. She received her Doctorate in Optometry from SUNY College of Optometry in Manhattan, NY. She completed her residency at Salus University in Philadelphia, PA specializing in primary eye care with an emphasis on ocular disease. She has also completed externships at the Veteran Affairs Medical Center in New Haven, CT and Aran Eye Associates in Miami, FL. She has lectured and published articles on the ocular manifestations of hypertension in Review of Optometry.
Dr. Pukl has continued to pursue academic and clinical excellence by becoming a Fellow of The American Academy of Optometry, a title held by only 13% of the nation’s optometrists. She is also a member of both the Ocular Disease and Cornea and Contact Lens Sections of the academy. She is a member of Infant See, The American Optometric Association, The Rhode Island Optometric Association, a previous Board Member for the I-Care Co-Op, and former Representative for Healthy Eyes Healthy People.
Dr. Pukl has over 20 years of experience in private practice in Rhode Island. She is well versed in pediatric and infant eye examinations, geriatric eye care, contact lens fittings, and the management of glaucoma, macular degeneration, cataracts, and diabetic eye disease. She is also proficient in Spanish. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, skiing, tennis, and competing in triathlons.
Dr. Pukl has continued to pursue academic and clinical excellence by becoming a Fellow of The American Academy of Optometry, a title held by only 13% of the nation’s optometrists. She is also a member of both the Ocular Disease and Cornea and Contact Lens Sections of the academy. She is a member of Infant See, The American Optometric Association, The Rhode Island Optometric Association, a previous Board Member for the I-Care Co-Op, and former Representative for Healthy Eyes Healthy People.
Dr. Pukl has over 20 years of experience in private practice in Rhode Island. She is well versed in pediatric and infant eye examinations, geriatric eye care, contact lens fittings, and the management of glaucoma, macular degeneration, cataracts, and diabetic eye disease. She is also proficient in Spanish. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, skiing, tennis, and competing in triathlons.
Dr. Harvey D. Rappoport, O.D.
Dr. Harvey D. Rappoport graduated with Honors from The Massachusetts College of Optometry in Boston, where he then worked as an Assistant Clinical Professor. He also served as the Co-Director of the Providence VA and was on staff at the Carpenters Union Health Clinic in Boston. In 1977 he started a solo private practice in Cranston and eventually transitioned to full time private practice optometry providing exemplary care in all facets of optometry. He has grown a devoted following of patients who think of him not only as his optometrist, but also as a friend.
Dr. Rappoport was the Senior Class President, received the MCO Clinical Certificate, the Beta Sigma Kappa Silver Medal Award for academic achievement, and the Dr. Joseph Troendle, Jr award for clinical excellence. He has authored articles in the New England Journal of Optometry, lectured locally, and is a former member of the Rhode Island Optometric Association. Dr. Rappoport is licensed for therapeutic treatment of eye disease, including glaucoma.
Dr. Rappoport is a native Rhode Islander. He resides with his wife and enjoys golf and visiting with his children and grandchildren.
Dr. Rappoport was the Senior Class President, received the MCO Clinical Certificate, the Beta Sigma Kappa Silver Medal Award for academic achievement, and the Dr. Joseph Troendle, Jr award for clinical excellence. He has authored articles in the New England Journal of Optometry, lectured locally, and is a former member of the Rhode Island Optometric Association. Dr. Rappoport is licensed for therapeutic treatment of eye disease, including glaucoma.
Dr. Rappoport is a native Rhode Islander. He resides with his wife and enjoys golf and visiting with his children and grandchildren.
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Our Services
Optical Department
For those patients needing glasses or contact lenses, we offer a complete optical department. We carry a wide selection of high fashion eyewear, designer frames, and value lines to accommodate everyone's needs.
For those patients needing glasses or contact lenses, we offer a complete optical department. We carry a wide selection of high fashion eyewear, designer frames, and value lines to accommodate everyone's needs.
Comprehensive Vision and Eye Health Examinations
Regular eye exams are an invaluable tool in maintaining healthy eyes by detecting and preventing disease. Some diseases develop slowly without causing pain or vision loss. Early detection of any problems can reduce the risk of further harm and allow for a choice of treatment options. The entire exam process can take an hour depending on the complexity of the problem. Each patient will be evaluated with a refraction, slit lamp, intraocular pressure and a retinal exam.
Pediatric Eye Care
We take pride in maintaining the vision of our younger patients in an environment that is lighthearted and fun. We want to insure the good sight, vision, and eye health for the rest of your child's life and take a preventative approach to his/her general health and eye health. We will work with your child's primary care physician to help keep his/her eyes healthy. It is important that all of our pediatric patients have healthy and efficient visual systems to help make visual demands of learning in school easier and fun.
Contact Lens Exams and Fittings
Thanks to the advances in optical technology, almost everyone is a candidate for contact lens use. This includes patients with astigmatism and also those who prefer bifocal or multifocal lenses. At our office, we offer a comprehensive array of contact lenses to suit each individual patient's needs. We offer daily disposables, extended wear soft lenses to gas permeable contact lenses. We offer regular and custom lens services for both healthy and difficult to fit patients.
Regular eye exams are an invaluable tool in maintaining healthy eyes by detecting and preventing disease. Some diseases develop slowly without causing pain or vision loss. Early detection of any problems can reduce the risk of further harm and allow for a choice of treatment options. The entire exam process can take an hour depending on the complexity of the problem. Each patient will be evaluated with a refraction, slit lamp, intraocular pressure and a retinal exam.
Pediatric Eye Care
We take pride in maintaining the vision of our younger patients in an environment that is lighthearted and fun. We want to insure the good sight, vision, and eye health for the rest of your child's life and take a preventative approach to his/her general health and eye health. We will work with your child's primary care physician to help keep his/her eyes healthy. It is important that all of our pediatric patients have healthy and efficient visual systems to help make visual demands of learning in school easier and fun.
Contact Lens Exams and Fittings
Thanks to the advances in optical technology, almost everyone is a candidate for contact lens use. This includes patients with astigmatism and also those who prefer bifocal or multifocal lenses. At our office, we offer a comprehensive array of contact lenses to suit each individual patient's needs. We offer daily disposables, extended wear soft lenses to gas permeable contact lenses. We offer regular and custom lens services for both healthy and difficult to fit patients.
EyeGlass Guide
EyeGlass Guide will help you better understand the many lens choices available to you. This on-line tool will guide you through a series of questions about you, your lifestyle and your specific eyewear needs. At the end, you'll receive eyewear suggestions specifically tailored to meet your needs. EyeGlass Guide is brought to you by Transitions.
Photochromic Demonstrations
View an instant demonstration of Transitions photochromic technology. See how lenses darken and fade back to clear to provide continual visual comfort and protection. Demonstrations brought to you by Transitions.
EyeGlass Guide will help you better understand the many lens choices available to you. This on-line tool will guide you through a series of questions about you, your lifestyle and your specific eyewear needs. At the end, you'll receive eyewear suggestions specifically tailored to meet your needs. EyeGlass Guide is brought to you by Transitions.
Photochromic Demonstrations
View an instant demonstration of Transitions photochromic technology. See how lenses darken and fade back to clear to provide continual visual comfort and protection. Demonstrations brought to you by Transitions.