Our Doctors

Dr. Dena Hall Cassidy grew up in Smithfield, Rhode Island, and graduated from URI and New England College of Optometry. Dr. Dena loves being able to work in her hometown as well as expanding into different demographics that make up this beautiful state.

Dr. Eric Hall graduated from New England College of Optometry in 1999 and joined the family practice.  He enjoys seeing patients he has known since childhood and has forged many great relationships in his over 20 years of practice.

Dr. David Jennings grew up in Cumberland, Rhode Island, and graduated from Providence College. He received his Doctor of Optometry degree and completed a Residency in Ocular Disease and Primary Care at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. Dr. Jennings joined Vision Associates in 2020.

Dr. Noelle Johnston is a local of Smithfield, Rhode Island. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Rhode Island College in 2017 and a Doctor of Optometry from New England College of Optometry in 2021. She Joined Vision Associates, in June 2021, shortly after graduating.

Dr. Stephanie Schultz grew up in Rhode Island, and graduated from New England College of Optometry. She has been practicing in East Greenwich for 18 years and has formed trusting relationships with her patients. She belongs to Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society and a member of the American Optometric Association.  

Dr. Ronald Hall and Dr. Joseph Rowey founded Vision Associates in 1975. He played a fundamental role in the growth of Vision Associates and had a remarkable career in Optometry and was an innovator in the profession. That spirit continues with us to this day as we have always been forward-thinking and early adapters to technology and the products we offer to our patients.  

Dr. Rowey joined Vision Associates in 1974 and founded Vision Associates in 1975 alongside Dr. Ronald Hall, over those years he has served in various capacities in the following oragniations: President of the Rhode Island Optometric Association, Treasurer of the New Engaland Council of Optometrists, President of the Greater Woonsocket YMCA, Chairman of the Bay Point Anterior Segment Symposium, and he has served three years on the Rhode Island Department of Health Council on Diabetic Care. Presently he is serving as the President of The Hilton Head VanLandingham Rotary.
 

Dr. Miller has enjoyed the past 60 years helping thousands of patients preserve their vision. Now he is enjoying the fruits of his labor.