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Christopher A Dowd OD

Optometrist

1 Lyons St Dedham MA, 02026
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Dr. Christopher Dowd is an optometrist practicing in Dedham, MA. Dr. Dowd specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Dowd 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.

Education and Training

The New England College of Optometry Optometry

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Christopher A Dowd OD's Practice location

Practice At 1 Lyons St

1 Lyons St -
Dedham, MA 02026
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New patients: 617-713-2664, 781-493-3685
Fax: 781-461-9325

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Head southwest on Lyons Street 574 ft
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2014 WASHINGTON STREET NEWTON MA 2462

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