Our Doctors

Charles M. Collins, M.D.

Dr. Collins is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist, graduating from The Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Collins is also a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and served as a P-3 pilot before entering medical school. He completed his ophthalmology residency training at Bethesda Naval Hospital and worked as a military physician at the Newport Naval Hospital before joining private practice. He served as the President of the Medical Staff of the Naval Hospital in Newport.

Dr. Collins was the Medical Director at the East Bay Surgery Center, where twenty surgeons performed state-of-the-art ophthalmic surgery. Dr. Collins also did mission work with New England Volunteers in Optometric Service to Humanity.

Charles M. Collins, M.D.

Frederic J. Kelley III, O.D.

Dr. Kelley is a graduate of Assumption College, where he received his BA degree in Biology in 1986. He continued his graduate education at The New England College of Optometry, receiving his Doctor of Optometry degree in 1992. He was then commissioned into the United States Navy, where he served 25 years of active and reserve duty, stationed in Charleston, South Carolina, Patuxent River, Maryland, and Newport, Rhode Island. During this time, he served as an adjunct professor and preceptor for clinical instruction of fourth-year optometry students.

Dr. Kelley joined Eye Care for RI in 2005. He specializes in complete family eye care, providing eye and vision care, including contact lens services. He examines diagnoses, treats, and manages diseases and disorders of the eye and the ocular manifestations of systemic diseases. In addition, he participates in the preoperative and postoperative co-management of cataract and refractive surgery patients.

He is licensed in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

Frederic J. Kelley III, O.D.

He is licensed in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

Carlos R. DeFreitas, O.D.

Dr. DeFreitas is a graduate of Providence College, where he received his B.A. degree in 1990. He continued his graduate education at The New England College of Optometry, where he received his Doctor of Optometry degree in 1994. Dr. DeFreitas specializes in complete family eye care, including routine vision exams, contact lens services, therapeutic intervention including the treatment of glaucoma, and the pre-operative and post-operative co-management of cataract and refractive surgery patients.

He is licensed in Rhode Island and Massachusetts with full therapeutic privileges and is a Rhode Island and American Optometric Association member. Dr. DeFreitas has provided eye care services on Aquidneck Island since his internship at the Newport Naval Hospital in 1993.

Dr. DeFreitas is a native Rhode Islander and a first-generation American of immigrant parents from Faial Azores. Dr. DeFreitas is also fluent in Portuguese and Spanish.

Carlos R. DeFreitas, O.D.

Dr. DeFreitas is a native Rhode Islander and a first-generation American of immigrant parents from Faial Azores. Dr. DeFreitas is also fluent in Portuguese and Spanish.

Lucas J. Medeiros, O.D.

Dr. Medeiros is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where he received his BS degree in Biology in 2018. After working as an Ophthalmic Assistant at Eye Care for RI, he decided to continue his education to become an Optometrist. Dr. Medeiros graduated with honors Cum Laude at the Southern College of Optometry in 2023. He is also an active member of the International Optometric Honor Society Beta Sigma Kappa, the Rhode Island Optometric Association, and the recipient of the 2023 Eschenbach Student Award for Excellence in Low Vision.

Dr. Medeiros was born and raised on Aquidneck Island. He has enjoyed serving his local community since his internship at the Newport Naval Health Clinic in 2023. Dr. Medeiros specializes in complete family eye care, comprehensive examinations, contact lens services, therapeutic treatment of glaucoma and other ocular diseases, and co-management of pre/postoperative cataract and refractive surgery patients.

Fast but thorough. All the technicians are friendly and make the experience very good. Receptions do a great job greeting you when you arrive. Of course, all of the doctors are fantastic. -Garry

Everything about Eye Care RI is 100%. Actually, make that 200% -Lesley

The folks at Eye Care RI are the best. They are knowledgeable, friendly, and truly care about he patients. -Carolyn

Great clinic. Dr Lucas J. Medeiros is amazing. Thank you for everything -Oxana

Friendly and efficient. They spare the time to talk to you. -David & Cathy

Great people there. Doctor Kelly is great to work with thanks -Glenn

I always enjoy my visit to the eye doctor. All the staff is polite and the service is fast. -Kaleema

Excellent care with friendly professional staff. Great selection of eyewear as well. -Sara

Needed an emergency apt on Sat, immediate response, excellent care and follow-up. Thank you Dr Kelley! -Bonnie

Always professional and caring! -Kealan

Always an excellent experience. - Marcia

Perfect attendance, really great place. -Ianary

Top of the line quality eye care -George

Very pleasant and professional -Meredith

Efficient and friendly as usual. Cannot wait to return to pick up my new eye and sun glasses -Patricia

Always a great experience. Love Dr. Kelley and staff. -Alan

Very professional and efficient. -Scott

Professional and friendly staff and Dr Collins is the best at explaining everything and answering your questions and concerns! -Jacqueline

Dr. Mederios is such a professional, kind and capable physician. This practice treats each patient with such care and respect. I can’t recommend this office enough for eye health needs. -Amy

What a wonderful, professional, and expert office! Tiara is a joyful, efficient tester & assistant to Dr. Kelley- who gave me the best prescription for glasses I’ve had in decades. Wholeheartedly recommend! -Susan

Awesome as always -Ste