Dr. Lucy Eakle Franklin M.D.
Ophthalmologist
511 Robinbrooke Blvd Suite 100 Elizabethtown KY, 42701About
Dr. Lucy Franklin is an ophthalmologist practicing in Lexington, KY. Dr. Franklin specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Franklin can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Franklin can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
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