Dr. William A Turk O.D.
Optometrist (Pediatric) | Pediatrics
611 Ne Main St Lewistown MT, 59457About
William Turk is a pediatric optometrist practicing in Lewistown, MT. William specializes in providing eye care services to children. As an optometrist, William performs eye evaluations, tests vision, corrects vision by prescribing eye glasses or contacts, detects certain eye disorders and manages and treats vision problems. William 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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