Nicole Quinn

Nicole Quinn, OD, FAAO, serves as Professor of Optometry and Director of Residencies at the New England College of Optometry (NECO), while providing clinical care as an Attending at Tufts Medical Center's Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Clinic. Her dual academic-clinical role bridges optometric education with specialized pediatric vision care.

Her educational background includes a BS in Dietetics from the University of Vermont, an OD from NECO, and a Pediatric Optometry Residency at NECO. Professional development is evidenced through continuous engagement with the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO) and American Optometric Association.

Research focuses on pediatric ocular disease management and optometric education innovation. Key areas include:

• Pediatric dry eye and digital device impacts
• Vision therapy outcomes
• Residency program efficacy
• Epidermolysis bullosa ocular manifestations
• Autorefraction accuracy in nystagmus

Recent publications reveal dual expertise in clinical pediatric optometry and educational research. The 2019 epidermolysis bullosa study demonstrates therapeutic innovation for rare conditions, while the 2015 residency training analysis provides foundational insights for professional development frameworks across optometric education.

Major recognitions include:

• Theia Award for Excellence in Education (2019)
• Dupuis-Pellerin Faculty Excellence Award (2013)
• Multiple clinical teaching awards (2004-2005)
• COVD Vision Therapy Excellence Award (2001)
• American Academy of Optometry Fellowship (1998)

As Principal Investigator for NEI-funded Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group research since 2002, she leads multi-center trials on pediatric vision assessment. Current projects examine digital device impacts on pediatric dry eye and autorefraction accuracy in nystagmus. Through NECO's residency program, she mentors future specialists while collaborating with ophthalmology teams at Tufts Medical Center to advance integrated pediatric vision care.