Dr. John A Lapp OD
Optometrist
300 North Broad Carlinville IL, 62626About
Dr. John Lapp is an optometrist practicing in Carlinville, IL. Dr. Lapp specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Lapp 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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