Smithfield Eye and Optical

Dr. D'Angelo - Lucia D’Angelo, OD is a therapeutically certified Optometrist with over thirty years of experience in her field who is skilled in providing primary eye care services with an emphasis on ocular disease for patients, pediatric to geriatric. In 1982, Dr. D’Angelo received her Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Rhode Island College, Providence, R.I. After a five-year hiatus and having heard that they were recruiting women in the field of optometry, she decided to apply to optometry school. She then completed her Bachelor of Science in Visual Science and her Doctor of Optometry in 1991 from the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago, Illinois. While at Illinois College of Optometry, she worked as a laboratory teaching assistant in the pediatric clinic. After graduating, she has been in R.I. since 1993 practicing in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts having been a member of the RIOA and AOA in the past. She has practiced in various areas of the field including providing eye care services for the elderly in nursing homes with Health Drive, Newton, Mass.; pre and post-op eye care for Lasik and PRK patients at the Lasik Vision Institute, Providence, R.I.; clinical telemedicine reader services for the Beetham Eye Institute at the Joslin Diabetes Center, Boston, Mass and teaching assistance for third year students in pediatric and homeless shelter rotation at New England College of Optometry, Boston, Mass. Additionally, she has worked independently at various retail locations with most recently having been in Swansea, Mass prior to joining Westminster Eye Care in 2022. She looks forward to providing continued compassionate quality eye care to our patients at Westminster Eyecare. In her time off she enjoys spending time with her family, friends and cat, travelling, biking, gardening and going to museums.

From a young age, I knew I wanted to become a doctor. I fondly remember calling myself "Dr. Sonya" and convincing my siblings to play the role of patients. Wearing glasses as a child sparked my fascination with eye care, and visits to the optometrist quickly became some of my favorite experiences—eventually inspiring my lifelong career path. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Rhode Island College and am completing my Doctor of Optometry degree at MCPHS University. I’m passionate about improving patients’ lives through exceptional eye care. One of the most rewarding aspects of my profession is the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on each patient’s overall well-being. My goal is to provide high-quality, personalized care in a welcoming environment where patients feel comfortable learning about and managing their ocular health.