Pediatric Eye Care in Gainesville

Pediatric Eye Care in Gainesville

Children's Eye Doctors - Dedicated to Helping Kids See Clearly

(352) 331-7771

Pediatric Eye Care: Why Is It Important?

  • Concerned that your child's eyesight may be hindering their development?
  • Does your child's eyes appear misaligned?

Studies show that up to 10% of young children have vision problems. However, kids generally aren't aware there's an issue, and don't complain about their eyes. It is therefore crucial to detect the first signs of vision problems before complications arise.

Give them the clear vision and healthy eyes they deserve by visiting our Gainesville pediatric eye doctor at Quinn Eye Center.

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4 Signs Your Child May Have a Vision Problem

  • Trouble seeing electronic screens

    Your child sits very close, tilts their head or squints to better see TVs, computer screens and other electronic screens.

  • Difficulty reading or following moving objects

    Your child often loses their place while reading, or can’t track a ball as it moves when playing sports.

  • Headaches & eye strain

    Your child complains of tired eyes or headaches after performing tasks that are visually intensive, such as reading or writing.

  • Missed milestones

    Your child may miss milestones such as crawling and walking, or show signs of poor depth perception.

For your child to successfully engage in sports and achieve their academic potential, they need to have healthy eyes and clear vision. The experienced and caring children's eye doctors at Quinn Eye Center will carefully examine their eyes and provide guidance to ensure your child’s healthy vision.


Pediatric Eye Care FAQs

How do you take care of children's eyes?
  • Make sure they wear sunglasses and a hat to protect their eyes from dangerous UV rays when outside.
  • Increase the time they spend outdoors. 
  • Make sure they eat their fruits and veggies. Fruits and veggies high in lutein and zeaxanthin have been found to protect eyes from free radical damage.
  • Schedule regular pediatric eye exams. Detecting and treating eye conditions and diseases commonly found in children, such as strabismus and amblyopia, can help prevent unnecessary struggles and vision problems later in life. The pediatric eye doctor will also check your child’s vision for refractive errors and visual skill deficiencies that might hinder your child’s development.
Patient Reviews
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- Oct. 24, 2025
Fast and thorough, kind and friendly.
- Oct. 15, 2025
Courteous and professional staff. The doctors performed thorough examinations, and provided referral... s for my husband's ongoing eye care.Thank you!
- Oct. 14, 2025
Staff are always helpful and friendly!
- Oct. 06, 2025
Great place
- Sep. 30, 2025
everyone was so kind and helpful and i hadn't had my eyes checked in years. my exam went by quickly ... and it was a great appointment. i do have pretty good eyesight, though, so there wasn't much to complain about to begin with.
- Sep. 18, 2025
Great experience! Everyone at Quinn eyecare was friendly, polite and professional. Got in right away... and given explanation and options for my eye issue. Dr. Chermack took her time with me and answered all my questions. Highly recommend.
- Sep. 15, 2025
Beautiful facility with super friendly staff and Dr. Desai were awesome. High tech and great select... ion of eyewear to choose from.
- Sep. 06, 2025
Very thorough and well done.
- Aug. 28, 2025
Good place to get your eye exams good doctors and nice people all around.
- Aug. 08, 2025
Dr Quinn and his team are awesome! Always provides spot on customer service from every angle from th... e first hello starting coming in to the waiting area, to the finish have a great day at the service desk as you leave.. I have complete confidence in Dr. Quinn as I know how truly concerned about his patients he is . Quinn optical are- - UTD on new knowledge -Genuine patient compassion -State of the art machinery -My little family of 3 are genuinely happy to have Dr. Quinn handling all our optical needs— Jim ,Dori & Kolten
- Aug. 07, 2025
Expert eyecare delivered in a professional manner. Super friendly and helpful staff.
- Jul. 30, 2025
Great customer service. They got me in and out quickly.
- Jul. 24, 2025
One of the Best. From checking in to coming back in a week to pick up my glasses was a great experie... nce. These folks know how to offer great customer service which made my appointment a pleasant experience. I will recommend Quinn Eye Centers to all my friends.
- Jun. 16, 2025
Dr. Quinn helped me with my first progressive lens prescription when other Doctors made mistakes and... caused me headaches! He took the time to examine me thoroughly and gave me a prescription that works! The store is in a good location, has decent parking, and is tidy and spacious. It has a decent collection of frames and offers good-quality fiber optics. Staff is helpful!
- Jun. 16, 2025
Good experience Dr. took time to answer questions.
- Jun. 16, 2025
Good experience Dr. took time to answer questions.
- Jun. 16, 2025
Good experience Dr. took time to answer questions.
- Jun. 16, 2025
Good experience Dr. took time to answer questions.
- Apr. 08, 2025
Always great service.
- Apr. 01, 2025
Highly recommend Quinn Eye Center. Friendly and genuinely helpful and informative staff.

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Your Pediatric Eye Care Professional 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
  • Multiplan
  • MetLife
  • Florida Blue
  • Assurant health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
  • AVMed

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Your child deserves to see the world clearly!

Quinn Eye Center pediatric eye doctors can help.

(352) 331-7771