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Dr. Melanie Akau O.D.

Optometrist

1400 Vfw Pkwy # 112 West Roxbury MA, 02132

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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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1400 Vfw Pkwy # 112 -
West Roxbury, MA 02132
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