Dr. Paul Thomas Ahern O.D.
Optometrist
420 1st Ave E Dyersville IA, 52040About
Dr. Paul Ahern is an optometrist practicing in Dyersville, IA. Dr. Ahern specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Ahern 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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