Dr. John D Fugate OD
Optometrist
Us Hwy 491north Northern Navajo Medi Shiprock NM, 87420About
Dr. John Fugate is an optometrist practicing in Shiprock, NM. Dr. Fugate specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Fugate 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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