Dr. Jeffrey Donald Laferla O.D.
Optometrist | Corneal and Contact Management
8301 N Congress Ave Kansas City MO, 64152About
Dr. Jeffrey Laferla is an optometrist practicing in Kansas City, MO. Dr. Laferla specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Laferla 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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