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Contact Lens Exam in Gainesville

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Discover the Freedom and Convenience of Contact Lenses

  • Need bifocal or multifocal contacts?
  • Rigid gas permeable or soft lenses?
  • Disposables, dailies or colored contacts?

Contact lenses give wearers a full field of focused vision no matter where you look. Because they move with your eyes, contacts help allow you to track action with sharp and clear peripheral vision. Moreover, if you lead an active lifestyle, contacts provide more freedom and flexibility to enjoy your favorite sports.

A contact lens exam will help us determine the perfect contact lens fit for your eyes and lifestyle!

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What to Expect From Your Contact Lens Exam

  • Regular eye exam

    During your comprehensive eye exam your optometrist will check that your eyes are healthy and will test your vision to determine your contact lens prescription.

  • Contact lens consultation

    During your contact lens exam your optometrist will check for dry eye symptoms and consult with you to determine what type of contact lenses are the best fit for your lifestyle and vision needs.

  • Contact lens fitting

    For ideal vision correction and comfort, contact lenses must fit well. Your optometrist will examine the size and shape of your cornea and pupil to ensure the right fit.

  • Contact lens trial and follow-up

    Your optometrist will insert trial lenses and ask you to keep them on for 15-20 minutes to be sure the fit is comfortable and vision is clear. After a few days, you'll come in for a follow-up evaluation.


Where Can I Get a Contact Lens Exam?

The right contact lenses, carefully fitted and prescribed by your optometrist, can provide many benefits and prevent discomfort and eye disease.

Once you have determined the right contact lens, you can start enjoying the benefits and freedom of daily or regular contact lens wear.

We offer contact lens exams at our eye clinic and will help determine the best contact lenses for your needs and eye shape. Simply schedule your appointment by contacting Quinn Eye Center in Gainesville today.

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Experience a New Perspective With Contact Lenses!


Contact Lens Exams FAQs

Can dry eye sufferers wear contact lenses?

Usually, yes. While some types of contact lenses can aggravate symptoms of dry eye syndrome, such as eye dryness, redness and irritation, other contacts are perfectly suitable for dry eyes. Speak with an eye doctor near you regarding your dry eye symptoms, and they'll prescribe the perfect contact lenses for ultimate comfort.

Can a child wear contact lenses?

It's a case-by-case basis. Typically, eye doctors don’t prescribe contacts to children under the age of 11 or 12, though there are exceptions. Wearing contact lenses requires responsible care, including cleaning and disinfecting routines. Most teenagers can handle contact lens care if they’re motivated to wear contacts.

Do I need an eye exam and prescription for tinted contact lenses?

Yes! Even if you’re just using contacts to change the color of your eyes, you still need an eye exam and a prescription. Contact lenses are a medical device and require fitting by an eye doctor.

Patient Reviews
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- Jul. 26, 2024
Giving 5 stars for physician staff, eye technicians and the frames choices. The front desk staff def... initely could use some customer service training.
- Jul. 23, 2024
This was my first visit to Quinn Eye Center and Dr Parker. I must say I was pleasantly surprised! M... y insurance changed so I had to change Eye Doctor. The care I received and the explanations that were provided to multiple questions were far superior to my previous eyecare specialist. I am super grateful!
- Jul. 16, 2024
Great experience. I did not like my first pair of glasses so I sent them back and waited two weeks t... o get them back. I now love them!
- Jul. 06, 2024
Love my glasses
- Jun. 20, 2024
The business may be busy but you are treated very well and the doctor gives you the time needed for ... your examination. He was not rushed and I feel he actually went above and beyond compared to other optometrists I have had since moving to Gainesville, FL.
- Jun. 19, 2024
Dr Suggs is the best!
- Jun. 10, 2024
Great experience great staff
- Jun. 08, 2024
Dr. Parker is very good, very knowledgeable and professional. Quinn Eye Center is bright and uncrowd... ed, and the employees are professional and helpful.
- Jun. 06, 2024
This eye doctor in town you will not be disappointed. He takes time with you and he explains everyth... ing.
- Jun. 04, 2024
Great customer service from all the staff!
- May. 30, 2024
So great in every way. Thank you.
- May. 29, 2024
Great care, great staff, always reliable.
- May. 17, 2024
Really nice place, clean and bright and efficiently run! Dr. Desai was professional, patient, and ve... ry thorough. Highly recommend!
- May. 11, 2024
Brenna and trinity are the best! They are always laughing and smiling, but know how to get things ru... nning!
- May. 07, 2024
Staff very polite, facility clean. An abundance of glasses and sunglasses for o choose from in a goo... d price range. And I am in love with my new glasses.
- May. 03, 2024
Quick and easy visit with clear communication of the eval.
- Apr. 30, 2024
Dr. Desai is wonderful. I was impressed by how thorough her exam was. I felt like I was in very good... care. She provided education and great recommendations for eye health. I will definitely continue my care with her.
- Apr. 30, 2024
Dr. Parker is Awesome!!!!
- Apr. 22, 2024
Quinn eye center is a super clean place. The Dr. was super professional and nice.
- Apr. 18, 2024
Sara A. was the best technician I have ever had, she was so welcoming and comforting even when I was... really scared about my eye condition. She is the only reason I come back every time!

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Contact Lens Exams in Gainesville

Our optometry practice in Gainesville

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Hours
  • Monday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Spectera
  • Davis Vision
  • Humana
  • EyeMed
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • UMR
  • AARP
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  • MetLife
  • Florida Blue
  • Assurant health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
  • AVMed

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