Dr. Mark Allan Blackledge O.D.
Optometrist
402 S Dewey St North Platte NE, 69101About
Dr. Mark Blackledge is an optometrist practicing in North Platte, NE. Dr. Blackledge specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Blackledge 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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