Mark Allen Karsten OD
Optometrist
200 E Chisholm St Alpena MI, 49707About
Dr. Mark Karsten is an optometrist practicing in Alpena, MI. Dr. Karsten specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Karsten 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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