Dr. Cheryl Gilchrist Whitlow O.D.
Optometrist (Pediatric) | Pediatrics
1406 W Stockton St Edmonton KY, 42129About
Cheryl Whitlow is a pediatric optometrist practicing in Edmonton, KY. Cheryl specializes in providing eye care services to children. As an optometrist, Cheryl performs eye evaluations, tests vision, corrects vision by prescribing eye glasses or contacts, detects certain eye disorders and manages and treats vision problems. Cheryl 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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