Dr. Laura Mae Armstrong O.D.
Optometrist (Pediatric) | Pediatrics
625 Nw 118th Ave Unit 104 Portland OR, 97229About
Laura Armstrong is a pediatric optometrist practicing in Portland, OR. Laura specializes in providing eye care services to children. As an optometrist, Laura performs eye evaluations, tests vision, corrects vision by prescribing eye glasses or contacts, detects certain eye disorders and manages and treats vision problems. Laura 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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