Dr. John Erickson O.D.
Optometrist (Pediatric) | Pediatrics
2401 Gillham Rd Kansas City MO, 64108About
John Erickson is a pediatric optometrist practicing in Kansas City, MO. John specializes in providing eye care services to children. As an optometrist, John performs eye evaluations, tests vision, corrects vision by prescribing eye glasses or contacts, detects certain eye disorders and manages and treats vision problems. John 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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