Dr. John Michael Howard OD
Optometrist
4961 Long Beach Rd Se Southport NC, 28461About
Dr. John Howard is an optometrist practicing in Southport, NC. Dr. Howard specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Howard 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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