Dr. Alicia Denee Derry O.D.
Optometrist (Pediatric) | Pediatrics
1192 Walter St Suite A Lemont IL, 60439About
Alicia Derry is a pediatric optometrist practicing in Lemont, IL. Alicia specializes in providing eye care services to children. As an optometrist, Alicia performs eye evaluations, tests vision, corrects vision by prescribing eye glasses or contacts, detects certain eye disorders and manages and treats vision problems. Alicia is specifically trained to examine and treat visual disorders in children. Pediatric optometrists will typically prescribe children glasses until age 12, and around 12 years of age children can be prescribed contact lenses.
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