Dr. Leigh Gongaware OD
Optometrist
2043 College Way Forest Grove OR, 97116About
Dr. Leigh Gongaware is an optometrist practicing in Forest Grove, OR. Dr. Gongaware specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Gongaware 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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