Dr. Douglas C. Hauschild OD
Optometrist
40 N. Main St. Weaverville NC, 28787About
Dr. Douglas Hauschild is an optometrist practicing in Weaverville, NC. Dr. Hauschild specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Hauschild 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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