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Dr. Fred M Silverman O.D.
Optometrist | Corneal and Contact Management
3850 Hempstead Tpke Levittown NY, 11756About
Dr. Fred Silverman is an optometrist practicing in Levittown, NY. Dr. Silverman specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Silverman 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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