Nicole Quinn, OD, FAAO

Credentials

FAAO, Fellow, American Academy of Optometry
Residency, Pediatric Optometry, New England College of Optometry
OD, New England College of Optometry
BS, Dietetics, University of Vermont

Areas of Expertise

Professional Honors & Awards

2019 Theia Award for Excellence in Education, Women in Optometry
2016 Student Marshal, Commencement Ceremony 5/16, NECO
2013 Dupuis-Pellerin Award for Faculty Excellence, NECO
2007 New Alumni Achiever Award, University of Vermont College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
2005 ALCON/NECO Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching
2004 NECO Master Clinical Teacher Award
2001 VISTAKON Terrence Ingraham Pediatric Optometry Resident Award
2001 COVD Award for Excellence in Vision Therapy
1998 Fellow, American Academy of Optometry

Practice Locations

Tufts Medical Center Department of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Ocular Motility

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Optometry (AAO), Fellow

Research Interests

Pediatrics
Optometric Residency Training

Publications

1. Mani S, Russo D, Quinn N. (2024) Racial and ethnic diversity trends in optometry and ophthalmology residency training programs: a 2-year review. Journal of Optometric Education: 49(2). Winter-Spring 2024.
2. Rashad R, Weed MC, Quinn N, Chen VM. (2019) Extended wear bandage contact lenses decrease pain and preserve vision in patients with epidermolysis bullosa: case series and review of literature. Ocular Immunology and Inflammation. April 15:1-5. DOI: 10.1080/09273948.2019.1587472.
3. Quinn NB, Keppol S, Bligdon S, Lyons S. (2015) Impact of residency training on future career path. Journal of Optometric Education. 40(2):94-103.

Presentations

1. Ward A, Quinn N. Pediatric Vision Loss: The Importance of Imaging. October 2025. AAO Annual Meeting Abstract and Program Planner accessed at www.aaopt.org. Scientific Program Poster 255096..
2. Kenney J, Quinn N. Fourth-year Optometry Student Vision Therapy Experience and Preparedness Survey Study. November 2024. AAO Annual Meeting Abstract and Program Planner accessed at www.aaopt.org. Scientific Program Poster 245283.
3. Morrin R, Grier J, Klein S, Choi C, Quinn N, Chen V. Cycloplegic cover test measurements in the pediatric population. October 2021 AAO Annual Meeting Abstract and Program Planner accessed at www.aaopt.org. Scientific Program Poster 215178.
4. Morrin R, Quinn N, Scott A, Chen V. Meridional Amblyopia and V-Pattern Exotropia Secondary to Unilateral Cranial Synostosis. iPoster presented at: Academy 2020 Residents’ Day. American Academy of Optometry, October 2020.
5. Bielski S, Quinn N. Pediatric dry eye symptoms and their association with screen time. iPoster presented in Scientific Program Academy 2020. American Academy of Optometry, October 2020. Abstract 205118