Dr. Gary J. Williams OD, PC

Dr. Gary J. Williams OD, PC Routine Vision, Children's Vision, Pre and Post OP Care, Full Service Optical (eyewear and contact lenses), and Optometric Vision Therapy Dr. Gary J. Stephen S.

WIlliams has a full service optometric practice at 293 Main street in Owego, NY. This practice was established in 1940 by Dr. Henry E. Quick and has been a fixture in Owego ever since. Dr. Quick was joined in practice first by Sr. Solomon and then by Dr. Gary Williams. As the years past, first Dr. Quick and then Dr. Solomon retired. Now Dr. Williams carries on the tradition. The practice provides all primary eye and vision needs including routine eye examinations with refraction for eyeglasses and fittings for contact lenses. Additionally, the practice provides examinations for the treatment and management of eye diseases, both on a routine and emergency basis. The practice's most unique feature is the specialty care it provides in the areas of vision therapy and the management of learning-related vision disorders for patients of all ages. Dr. Williams is pleased by all the patients who have chosen his practice to provide their care over the years and also welcomes the opportunity to meet and serve new patients.

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08/08/2025

Over the coming weeks, our office will be closed at the following times:

Friday, 8/08 after 12:00PM
Thursday, 8/14 after 12:00PM
Friday, 8/22 all day
Tuesday, 8/26 all day
Wednesday, 8/27 we open at 1PM
Friday, 8:29 all day
Tuesday, 09/02 all day
Thursday, 09/04 all day

We apologize for any inconvenience.

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08/08/2025

Visual crowding creates problems for all readers, especially emerging readers, whether reading from paper or electronic screens.

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293 Main Street
Owego, NY
13827

Opening Hours

Tuesday 7:30am - 12pm
1pm - 6pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 12pm
1pm - 6pm
Thursday 7:30am - 12pm
1pm - 6pm
Friday 7:30am - 12pm
12:45pm - 6pm

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+16076873391

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Dr. Gary J. Williams has a full service optometric practice at 293 Main street in Owego, NY. This practice was established in 1940 by Dr. Henry E. Quick and has been a fixture in Owego ever since. Dr. Quick was joined in practice first by Sr. Stephen S. Solomon and then by Dr. Gary Williams. As the years past, first Dr. Quick and then Dr. Solomon retired. Now Dr. Williams carries on the tradition. The practice provides all primary eye and vision needs including routine eye examinations with refraction for eyeglasses and fittings for contact lenses. Additionally, the practice provides examinations for the treatment and management of eye diseases, both on a routine and emergency basis. The practice's most unique feature is the specialty care it provides in the areas of vision therapy and the management of learning-related vision disorders for patients of all ages. Dr. Williams is pleased by all the patients who have chosen his practice to provide their care over the years and also welcomes the opportunity to meet and serve new patients.