Slow the Progression of Your Child's Nearsightedness
Myopia Management in Gainesville
Is your child's prescription frequently changing?
Myopia is so much more than an inconvenience.
Studies show that children with myopia increase their risk of developing potentially sight-threatening eye conditions later in life.
Our dedicated and highly skilled eye doctors offer solutions to stop or slow your child's myopia progression.
Offer your child a brighter future by contacting us at Quinn Eye Center in Gainesville today.
How Myopia Management Works
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Initial consultation & follow ups
At your initial consultation, your Quinn Eye Center eye doctor will determine the optimal myopia treatment and will schedule follow up meetings to ensure myopia progression has slowed down.
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Customized treatment plan
Our practice uses advanced equipment to develop a personalized treatment plan for your child.
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Advanced treatment methods
Non-invasive myopia treatments include customized contact lenses and/or special prescription eye drops.
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Change in myopia progression
Data shows a 78% decrease in the progression of their myopia vs. no treatment.
Myopia Management FAQs
Myopia management uses certain treatments and technologies to slow or even halt your child's myopia progression. Our myopia control program in Gainesville is unique as we have the latest technology and experience to ensure your child's vision remains stable and healthy for years to come.
Myopia is more than just poor vision. Childhood myopia raises the risk of developing sight-threatening eye diseases later in life, such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, and cataracts. Speak to your eye doctor about the best ways to minimize your child's risk.
Myopia can begin as early as 6 and will usually progress until roughly age 20. The longer it progresses, and the higher the prescription, the greater your child's risk of sight-threatening eye conditions later in life.
For optimal results, myopia management should be started as soon as possible. That said, myopia control can help children and teens of all ages.
Your Guide to Slowing Myopia Progression
Meet our Eye Doctors
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 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 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 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 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…
Myopia Management in Gainesville
Hours Show More
- 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 Show More
- VSP
- Medicare
- United Healthcare
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Spectera
- Davis Vision
- Humana
- EyeMed
- UMR
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- AARP
- Multiplan
- MetLife
- Florida Blue
- Assurant health
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
- AVMed
Patient Reviews
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Susan G. - Jul 12, 2026
Great staff and great appointment
Pamela J. - Jul 9, 2026
Exceptional service. Everyone went above and beyond to make my daughter's experience memorable.
Your child deserves to see the world clearly
Visit us today to see how we can help your child thrive!