Dr. Laureen Marie Kirkness O.D.
Optometrist
1879 Pine Mesa Grv Colorado Springs CO, 80918About
Dr. Laureen Kirkness is an optometrist practicing in Colorado Springs, CO. Dr. Kirkness specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Kirkness 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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