Dr. Christine W Chen O.D.
Optometrist (Pediatric) | Pediatrics
33 W 42nd St New York NY, 10036About
Christine Chen is a pediatric optometrist practicing in New York, NY. Christine specializes in providing eye care services to children. As an optometrist, Christine performs eye evaluations, tests vision, corrects vision by prescribing eye glasses or contacts, detects certain eye disorders and manages and treats vision problems. Christine is specifically trained to examine and treat visual disorders in children. Pediatric optometrists will typically prescribe children glasses until age 12, and around 12 years of age children can be prescribed contact lenses.
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