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We are a father and daughter optometric practice providing personalized eye care to patients of all ages here in the Coachella Valley for over 40 years.
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Phone
(760) 346-1136
Location
73211 Fred Waring Dr
#102
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Hours
M-F 9a–5p
Sa-Su Closed
About Us
Dr. Lawrence Watson, OD
Dr. Lawrence Watson, OD
Dr. Lawrence Watson, OD is a native of Southern California. He was raised in the Coachella Valley, graduating from Indio High School and College of the Desert. He received his O.D. degree from Southern California College of Optometry in 1975. He has been in private practice, providing family eye care for over 45 years. Dr. Watson’s office has been in Palm Desert since 1977 and is located in the Sunlife Building on Fred Waring Drive.
Dr. Watson is a member of several service and optometric organizations including, American Optometric Association, California Optometric Association, Rotary International and Cahuilla Optometric Society. He is a past president of the Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Watson has donated his time and services to participate in clinical trials with contact lens manufacturers.
Dr. Watson resides in Indian Wells with his wife Denise and dog. He has three children Mitch, Nick and Kailee. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his family and golfing.
Dr. Kailee Watson, OD
Dr. Kailee Watson, OD
Dr. Kailee Watson, OD was born and raised in Palm Desert, CA. She received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Philadelphia University, followed by another Bachelor of Science in Visual Science and her doctorate from Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University. Dr. Watson was awarded highest clinical honors in patient care and outstanding academic and clinical performance in contact lens design and management. Her experience includes pediatric and visional therapy training at The Eye Institute in Philadelphia, PA and ocular disease management including diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and macular degeneration. Dr. Watson has worked with more than 20 Native American tribes in Oklahoma and New Mexico.
She is a member of the American Optometric Association and the California Optometric Association. Her volunteer work has included California Lions Friends in Sight and California CareForce.
In her free time Dr. Watson enjoys spending time with her three children Kennedy, Lincoln and Grant!
Dr. Watson provides comprehensive eye exams with a special interest in pediatrics, contact lenses, medical optometry/ocular disease management and LASIK and cataract co-management.
Our Services
Comprehensive Eye Exams
Ocular Emergencies
Pink Eye/Conjunctivitis
LASIK Evaluation
Contact Lens Exams
Pediatric Eye Exams
Glaucoma Treatment and Management
Dry Eye
Hard and Soft Contact Lenses
Fashionable Eyewear and Sunglasses
Cataract Evaluation
Diabetic Eye Exams
Most medical and vision insurances accepted.
Please call our office to see if we are a provider for you insurance plan!
Make an Appointment
Call (760) 346–1136 from 9a – 5p, or book online.
We look forward to seeing you soon!