Dr. Colleen Govekar OD
Optometrist (Pediatric) | Pediatrics
14991 E Hampden Ave Suite 110 Aurora CO, 80014About
Colleen Govekar is a pediatric optometrist practicing in Aurora, CO. Colleen specializes in providing eye care services to children. As an optometrist, Colleen performs eye evaluations, tests vision, corrects vision by prescribing eye glasses or contacts, detects certain eye disorders and manages and treats vision problems. Colleen 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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