Dr. Paula Amy Handford O.D.
Optometrist (Pediatric) | Pediatrics
2043 College Way Forest Grove OR, 97116About
Paula Handford is a pediatric optometrist practicing in Forest Grove, OR. Paula specializes in providing eye care services to children. As an optometrist, Paula performs eye evaluations, tests vision, corrects vision by prescribing eye glasses or contacts, detects certain eye disorders and manages and treats vision problems. Paula is specifically trained to examine and treat visual disorders in children. Pediatric optometrists will typically prescribe children glasses until age 12, and around 12 years of age children can be prescribed contact lenses.
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