Gatten Eye Care

Gatten Eye Care Optometrist and Optical Store A family run and owned business since the 1920's, Gatten Eye Care has been providing expert care for almost 100 years.

At Gatten Eye Care we pride ourselves in having excellent patient care. Whether you come in for a routine eye exam, a contact lens consult or to pick out new glasses, we are here to help!

02/01/2026

Gatten Eye Care will be closed Monday February 2, 2026 due to the snow storm. We will reopen on Tuesday at 8am. Stay safe and warm everyone!

Can your child see the board clearly?As students head back to school in Franklin, Emporia, and Suffolk, clear vision is ...
07/23/2025

Can your child see the board clearly?

As students head back to school in Franklin, Emporia, and Suffolk, clear vision is essential for learning success. Many learning difficulties actually stem from undiagnosed vision problems.

Warning signs to watch for:
-Squinting or sitting too close to the board
-Frequent headaches after school
-Complaints about blurry vision
-Difficulty copying notes from the whiteboard
-Poor reading comprehension or avoiding reading

Why it matters: When children can't see the board clearly, they miss critical information, fall behind in class, and may struggle academically through no fault of their own.
Schedule your child's comprehensive eye exam today! Our experienced optometrists at Gatten Eye Care provide comprehensive eye exams for children 5 years old and up, and we accept most insurance plans.

Call (757) 562-6101 to book your appointment.

Serving families in Franklin, Emporia, Suffolk and surrounding areas. Family-owned practice you can trust.

Make sure you are wearing quality polarized sunglasses this summer. We've restocked our Costa Del Mar and Maui Jim sun...
07/10/2025

Make sure you are wearing quality polarized sunglasses this summer. We've restocked our Costa Del Mar and Maui Jim sunglasses, so you can protect your vision with style. Come see us in Franklin at 100 Bailey Drive, 23851! 😎

02/20/2025

**Gatten Eye Care will be closed on Thursday, February 20th, and Friday, February 21st, due to snow. We will resume normal operations on Monday, February 24th!**

Stay safe and take care!

01/22/2025

🌨️ **Attention, Patients!** 🌨️

Due to the recent snowfall, we have some new appointment availability at our optometry practice! If you’ve been meaning to schedule an eye exam or need any eyewear adjustments, now is the perfect time.

✨ **Call us today to book your appointment!** We’re here to help you see clearly.

Stay safe and warm!

📞 757-562-6101
📍 100 Bailey Drive Franklin, VA 23851

11/07/2024

Gatten Eye Care has an opening for a sales associate. Responsibilities include welcoming people into the office, discussing insurance benefits and helping people pick out glasses. Experience is preferred but not required. We have a friendly staff and caring doctors. It is a wonderful work atmosphere.
Resumes may be dropped off at 100 Bailey Drive or emailed to gatteneyecare@yahoo.com. Must be professional, friendly and willing to learn.

07/16/2024

Gatten Eye Care will be closed for vacation July 15th - July 19th. We will reopen July 22nd!

10/13/2023

Gatten Eye Care has an opening for an optometric technician. We have a friendly staff and caring doctors. It is a wonderful work atmosphere. Experience is preferred but not required. Resumes may be dropped off at 100 Bailey Dr or emailed to gatteneyecare@yahoo.com. Must be professional, friendly and willing to learn.

Struggle with dry eyes? We have several options to relieve the unwanted symptoms! The beaded mask is used as a hot/cold ...
11/03/2022

Struggle with dry eyes? We have several options to relieve the unwanted symptoms! The beaded mask is used as a hot/cold compress for dry eye or stye treatment and will stay hot/cold longer than your regular washcloth compress. The sleeping masks help keep moisture locked in through the night. The tea tree wash and lid scrub wipes can be used daily to reduce buildup and prevent bacteria that result in dry eye. Lastly, the retaine is a lubricating drop that offers immediate relief.

11/01/2022

Aloha! We now have a variety of Maui Jim sunglasses here Gatten Eye Care. Stop by and check out our new arrivals🌺😎

Address

100 Bailey Drive
Franklin, VA
23851

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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