
Dr. Melanie Akau O.D.
Optometrist
1400 Vfw Pkwy # 112 West Roxbury MA, 02132About
Dr. Melanie Akau is an optometrist practicing in West Roxbury, MA. Dr. Akau specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Akau 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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