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Dessie Athens O.D.
Optometrist
795 El Camino Real Palo Alto CA, 94301About
Dr. Dessie Athens is an optometrist practicing in Palo Alto, CA. Dr. Athens specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Athens 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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