Dr. Jerry Donn Jenks O.D.
Optometrist
79 Maple Dr Platte City MO, 64079About
Dr. Jerry Jenks is an optometrist practicing in Platte City, MO. Dr. Jenks specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Jenks 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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