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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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- Mar. 12, 2025
Nicole is an amazing tech! She worked me up for my check up with Dr. Desai, and both were very sweet... and thorough with their explanations of their procedures. Amazing staff in general. I will always recommend this eye center!
- Feb. 25, 2025
My husband had an eye emergency. We saw Dr. Shruti Desai. I have never been so impressed with a doct... or before. She took her time to educate my husband about his condition and explained everything in great detail. She was thorough, knowledgeable, and kind. We were very happy with her care!
- Feb. 09, 2025
Quinn Eye Center personnel are very friendly and helpful.
- Feb. 05, 2025
Another great experience at the Quinn Eye Center! I am an established patient with another doctor at... the QEC and have always been very happy with the excellent service I received. I called with a new symptom yesterday and the courteous staff got me in to see Dr. Lauren Wasikowski since she had an opening the same day. I highly recommend her. She is very personable and professional. She quickly diagnosed my problem and got me on therapy. Ed Cattau MD
- Jan. 28, 2025
Special shout out to Jade who after I experienced schedulling difficulties and proper eye exam presc... riptions really worked to get things right. Thank you Jade.
- Jan. 11, 2025
Great staff and dr. Friendly and courteous every visit
- Jan. 03, 2025
Dr Quinn is the best! Explains things in detail with eye issues. Staff very friendly - just a great... place to go!
- Dec. 30, 2024
Great selections on frames! They were able to squeeze me in same day just before my ins expired at t... he end of the year. Staff friendly and informative. The lady who did my eye pressure before check in was super friendly and patient. Saw Dr.Desai and appreciate that she took the time to explain to me why my vision was so bad and gave me options on near sighted, farsighted and computer glasses.
- Dec. 26, 2024
The staff were very friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable, and patient. Dr. Kenneth Parker was very kno... wledgeable, personable, and explained everything without leaving me confused. The business was very clean, organized, and presentable.
- Dec. 17, 2024
Dr Parker is the best Ophthalmologist I have had experience with. Always confident that my eye exams... are accurate and will have a good prescription.
- Dec. 08, 2024
The best eye doctor’s office in town
- Dec. 07, 2024
Knowledgeable and friendly doctor and staff! Nanette Barnes
- Nov. 29, 2024
The staff is very friendly and they made myself and my daughter feel very welcomed and cared for.
- Nov. 25, 2024
Excellent care at Quinn Eye Center! Everyone is professional & knowledgeable. Highly recommend!!
- Nov. 23, 2024
Great experience, eye specialists, professional, polite, comfortable seating area, efficient time sc... heduled. Superman Approved.
- Nov. 17, 2024
Amazing service every time I’ve gone here! Big women’s frame section, appointments are always qu... ick, and everyone is friendly and helpful. I tell all my friends to go to Quinn’s.
- Nov. 01, 2024
Have been with Dr. Quinn for a long time now. I trust him and his advice and have always been well t... aken care of. I wouldn’t go to anyone else.
- Oct. 27, 2024
I’ve been going here since 2014. Always a great experience. Simple scheduling, convenient hours, &... great staff. I appreciate the fact they don’t bombard you trying to sell a certain frame to you!
- Oct. 24, 2024
Great practice! Great experience.
- Oct. 18, 2024
Fit me in immediately when I had something in my eye. Thanks, Steve

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Contact Lens Exams 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
  • Multiplan
  • MetLife
  • Florida Blue
  • Assurant health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
  • AVMed

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