Dr. Patrick Lawrence Gannon O.D.
Optometrist
7205 Mills Civic Pkwy West Des Moines IA, 50266About
Dr. Patrick Gannon is an optometrist practicing in West Des Moines, IA. Dr. Gannon specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Gannon 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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