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Sunglasses in Gainesville

Protect your eyes and look your very best

(352) 331-7771

Sunglasses FAQs

What are the benefits of photochromic sunglasses?

Photochromic lenses (with or without prescription) adjust to brightness. They darken as you step outside on a sunny day and get lighter when you go indoors. This means that you can wear the same glasses everywhere without having to switch from regular glasses to sunglasses.

Are sunglass lens coatings worth it?

While sunglasses provide plenty of protection for your eyes, lens coatings add even more benefits. You can choose anti-reflective coatings to cut down on glare and make driving safer. Tinted sunglasses can help you see colors and detail more distinctly. Scratch-resistant coatings help prevent damage so you can enjoy your shades for longer.

Is it OK to wear sunglasses with contacts?

Unless your contact lenses provide 100% UV protection — most don’t — always remember to don your sunglasses before heading outdoors. Sunglasses with 100% UV protection screen out harmful rays and winds that tend to dry out your eyes more quickly. This is good news for contact lens wearers who run the risk of developing dry eye symptoms.

How to tell if sunglasses have UV protection?

To make sure that your sunglasses block 100% of UVA and UVB rays, make sure to purchase your shades from a licensed optometrist.


Find Your Perfect Sunglasses

Whether you’re lounging by the beach or driving through town, our designer sunglasses will bring the perfect fit and quality feel to whatever you have planned for the day.

Want to customize your shades? Ask us about tinted lenses, polarized, photochromic lenses, and so much more!

Know your options! Tinted lenses, polarized lenses, photochromic lenses that turn dark in the sun, and more!

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How Do I Choose the Right Sunglasses?

To select your perfect sunglasses, consider the following:

  • Frames

    You want your sunglasses to last, so choose durable, high-quality frames. Whether you choose plastic, acetate, aluminum, stainless steel or even wooden frames, make sure that the frames fit well, look good, and are comfortable to wear.

  • Lenses

    Lenses correct your vision, protect your eyes and enhance your style. Always choose lenses that screen out 100% of UV rays. You can also choose special features like anti-glare, polarized shades or tints. To prevent damage, select durable lenses.

  • Shape

    Sunglass shapes not only express your unique style; they provide a protective barrier against the elements. Wrap-around sunglasses shield your eyes from wind and flying debris. The right frames also complement your face and help you bring your best features forward.

  • Prescription

    Once you’ve undergone an eye exam, you can purchase sunglasses with the same prescription as your regular glasses. Wearing prescription sunglasses allows you to enjoy the outdoors while protecting your eyes from harmful UV rays.


Some popular brands we carry

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*Brands may vary. See store for full details.


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Enjoy the best in fashion and eye care with our selection of high-quality sunglasses.

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Need prescription glasses? We provide:

  • A comprehensive eye exam
  • Consultation and selection
  • Prescription sunglasses fitting

Contact us or come by Quinn Eye Center in Gainesville today!

(352) 331-7771

Patient Reviews
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- Jan. 30, 2026
Just a great experience. I was fearful of losing my vision and Quinn Eye Care spend the time discuss... ing every option available and now I CAN SEE! I was there for 2.5 hours! Everyone was so very helpful, kind, understanding. Great, great, great experience!
- Jan. 22, 2026
Nice office and the staff were amazing. I will most definitely recommend. Lauren and Denise were bot... h Awesome!
- Jan. 20, 2026
My care was excellent and felt very comfortable and professional.
- Jan. 16, 2026
I don't go anywhere else !
- Dec. 19, 2025
I love this place, i have been going here for years! Organized, and everyone is super friendly. Dr D... esai is very sweet and makes sure all my questions are answered!
- Dec. 05, 2025
Great staff. Great service. Been going there for years.
- Dec. 04, 2025
Professional, courteous and prompt service!
- Nov. 18, 2025
Very thorough care, kind and helpful staff! Thank you!
- Nov. 12, 2025
Rhonda was very patient and the eye exam by Kenneth Parker was very complete.
- Nov. 09, 2025
Very happy with them. I found my new eye doctor
- Nov. 08, 2025
Dr. Desai has given me excellent and caring eye care; she's exhibited great knowledge in diagnosing ... and treating my eye conditions. Entire staff is friendly and helpful.
- Nov. 03, 2025
Quinn Eye Center is the best in my opinion! Poinsettia J. Greene
- Oct. 30, 2025
The staff is always friendly and my questions and concerns are always addressed.
- 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. 09, 2025
MISINFORMATION ABOUT APPOINTMENT TIME, I HAD CALLED TO BE SURE OF TIME AT 3:30, THEN AT 12:49 I RECE... IVED A TEXT SAYING MY APPOINTMENT WAS AT 4:15, SLOW GETTING BACK TO ME AT 3:28 AS I WAS ALMOST THERE, THEY CALLED TO SAY IT WAS 3:30 🙁 . VERY NICE LADY TRIED TO WORK AN EYE CLICKING MACHINE, MADE AN ALREADY UNCOMFORTABLE TASK WORSE BY DELAYS IN TRYING TO GET IT SET UP CORRECTLY. STILL NOT SURE IT WAS RIGHT AS THEY WILL NEED TO DO LEFT EYE AGAIN. ONCE IN THE LAST ROOM, YOUNG MAN KNEW WHAT HE WAS DOING AND DID A GOOD JOB. DOCTOR WAS GREAT OR I WOULDN'T COME BACK.
- 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.

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Sunglasses 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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Enjoy the best in fashion and eye care with our selection of high-quality sunglasses.

(352) 331-7771