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Eye Emergencies in Gainesville

Foreign objects or stabbing pains in your eye? Don’t wait!

Experiencing a stab of pain in your eye?

Sudden changes in vision? Images appearing faded, blurry or foggy?

Got chemicals or another foreign object or substance in your eye?

Come visit Quinn Eye Center for emergency eye care.

Our Gainesville optometrists can help you preserve your vision and eye health.

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We understand that accidents happen.

Our optometrists know exactly what to do to help you through your eye care emergency.

Whether it’s a workplace accident, an at-home incident, or some other emergency requiring immediate attention, we’re here to help you preserve your eye health and sight!

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What To Do If You Have an Eye Emergency

First things first. Don’t panic! Staying calm is the best way to help you think straight and help those around you to remain calm. Often, it’s not necessary to go to an emergency room for eye emergencies. In fact, the vast majority of people who go to the emergency room for eye care could have received treatment from their local optometrist instead.

If you’re unsure whether you’re experiencing an eye emergency, give us a call immediately! Delay may increase the risk of serious complications and may result in vision loss.

Until you see your eye doctor or seek urgent care, avoid the following:

  • Don’t try to remove an embedded object out of your eye
  • If your eye is injured, don’t press on it or rub it
  • Dry cotton and sharp instruments such as tweezers should never be used on the eye.

Whether you’ve had a workplace accident or an at-home incident, our eye doctors are here to help

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Meet our Eye Doctors

Rebecca Geering
Rebecca Geering O.D.

Rebecca Geering, O.D., received her Doctor of Optometry with Highest Honors from Nova Southeastern University, where she also earned a Bachelor of Vision Science. With nearly two decades of experience in the eye care industry, she is both…

Lauren Chermak
Lauren Chermak O.D.
Language: English
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Family Friendly
  • In Person Appointments

Lauren Chermak, O.D., completed her undergraduate studies at James Madison University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology. Following her education, she embarked on her journey as an optometrist in 2022. Dr. Chermak's…

Kevin Quinn
Kevin Quinn O.D.
Language: English
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Family Friendly
  • In Person Appointments

R. Kevin Quinn, O.D. received his Doctor of Optometry from The Ohio State University in 1994 and earned his Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from Eastern Kentucky University. Dr. Quinn always wanted to be a healthcare provider and says he…

Shruti Desai
Shruti Desai O.D.
Languages: English, Hindi, Gujarati
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Family Friendly
  • In Person Appointments

Shruti Desai, O.D. received her Doctor of Optometry from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 2018 and earned her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, with a Minor in Mathematics, from the University of Florida.  She specializes…

Kenneth Parker
Kenneth Parker O.D.
Languages: English, Spanish
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Family Friendly
  • In Person Appointments

Kenneth Parker, O.D. received his Doctor of Optometry from the New England College of Optometry in 2020.  He earned his Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Cell Science from the University of Florida.  He has special…

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Urgent Eye Care 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
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  • VSP
  • Medicare
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  • Aetna
  • Cigna
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  • Humana
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  • AARP
  • Multiplan
  • MetLife
  • Florida Blue
  • Assurant health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
  • AVMed
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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Quinn Eye Center in Gainesville without delay!