Dr. Carlos A. Melendez OD
Optometrist
Urb. Parque Central 566a San Juan PR, 00918About
Dr. Carlos Melendez is an optometrist practicing in San Juan, PR. Dr. Melendez specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Melendez 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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