Earle Scharff, O.D.

Meet Dr. Scharff

Dr. Earle Scharff joined the staff at Koch Eye Associates as an optometrist in August 2004. He has been a part of the Rhode Island Community and practicing here since 1986. Dr. Scharff is also licensed in Massachusetts and is a member of the Rhode Island Optometric Association. Dr. Scharff and his wife reside in Rhode Island.

Areas of Expertise

Dr. Scharff’s specialties are primary care optometry, management of glaucoma and other ocular diseases, and the evaluation and follow-up care of cataract and refractive surgery patients. He is also highly knowledgeable in all types of contact lens fittings and holds a certification in orthokeratology (a new method of reducing nearsightedness using rigid gas-permeable contact lenses).

Education

Dr. Scharff received a B.A. in zoology from the University of Texas at Austin in 1978. He then earned a B.S. in visual science in 1982 and his doctor of optometry degree in 1984 from the Illinois College of Optometry.

Reviews

"I have been going to Koch Eye Associates in Providence since I was 12 years old and Dr. Earle Scharff is still there and just as excellent as when he first started, maybe more if that's possible. The Practice has all the bells and whistles to equipment, new technology and courteous customer help. If you want your vision to be the best it can possibly be, this is the place for you. Maria at the front desk and Kathy in the on-site optical shop always get you what you want, while making sure you are covered as much as your insurance will allow. You will get personal assistance and the pleasure of special attention as far as them listening, having patience, and even throwing in some free contact lens samples. Maria will even take your new glasses out to your car curbside at pickup. My daughter now she goes, no matter where we live in Rhode Island, I will go out of my way to keep going here because they are the best!"

K.M.

Yelp

"I have been going to Koch Eye Associates in Providence since I was 12 years old and Dr. Earle Scharff is still there and just as excellent as when he first started, maybe more if that’s possible. The Practice has all the bells and whistles to equipment, new technology and courteous customer help. If you want your vision to be the best it can possibly be, this is the place for you. Maria at the front desk and Kathy in the on-site optical shop always get you what you want, while making sure you are covered as much as your insurance will allow. You will get personal assistance and the pleasure of special attention as far as them listening, having patience, and even throwing in some free contact lens samples. Maria will even take your new glasses out to your car curbside at pickup.My daughter now she goes, no matter where we live in Rhode Island, I will go out of my way to keep going here because they are the best!"

K.M.

Yelp

"My 2 youngest children, both have special needs, have been coming here with me for years. Staff here is wonderful!! And we all love Dr. Scharff!"

A.M.

Google

"My wife and I are new patients and had an appointment yesterday at the tollgate rd. with Dr.Scharff very nice though dr .  location. The office was very busy. But was not hectic. The employees had it all under control. I had the pleasure of having a very nice young lady named Kim, This young lady was such a pleasure. As well as a breathe of fresh air very personable and held conversation. Made the appointment that much better for myself and my wife. We are both very glad we had made the decision to choose koch."

D.M.

Yelp

"Always a pleasure to see Dr Scharff. The optical shop staff is very helpful and the selection of glasses, contacts and LASIK are all available."

D.L.

Google

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