Dr. Alfred Michael Blanchard OD
Optometrist
474 Boston Post Rd North Windham CT, 06256About
Dr. Alfred Blanchard is an optometrist practicing in North Windham, CT. Dr. Blanchard specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Blanchard 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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