Dr. Steven James Leighton OD
Optometrist
7148 Lawyers Rd Mint Hill NC, 28227About
Dr. Steven Leighton is an optometrist practicing in Mint Hill, NC. Dr. Leighton specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Leighton 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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