Dr. Christina Lynn Cottingham OD
Optometrist
5405 Pearl Dr Suite 4 Evansville IN, 47712About
Dr. Christina Cottingham is an optometrist practicing in Evansville, IN. Dr. Cottingham specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Cottingham performs eye exams, tests vision, corrects vision by prescribing eye glasses or contacts, detects certain eye disorders and manages and treats vision problems. Optometrists often work closely with ophthalmologists who may need to further treat patients with surgical procedures.
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