Dr. Douglas Steven Posner OD
Optometrist | Corneal and Contact Management
520 Newton St Fall River MA, 02721About
Dr. Douglas Posner is an optometrist practicing in Fall River, MA. Dr. Posner specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Posner 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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