Dr. Anthony J Prasnikar OD
Optometrist (Pediatric) | Pediatrics
6321 FAIRVIEW AVE WESTMONT IL, 60559About
Anthony Prasnikar is a pediatric optometrist practicing in WESTMONT, IL. Anthony specializes in providing eye care services to children. As an optometrist, Anthony performs eye evaluations, tests vision, corrects vision by prescribing eye glasses or contacts, detects certain eye disorders and manages and treats vision problems. Anthony 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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