Dr. Paul S Kirschner OD
Optometrist
2156 W 183rd St Homewood IL, 60430About
Dr. Paul Kirschner is an optometrist practicing in Homewood, IL. Dr. Kirschner specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Kirschner 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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