Dr. Alan E. l. Barlow M.D.
Ophthalmologist
800 Washington St Norwood MA, 02062About
Dr. Alan Barlow is an ophthalmologist practicing in Norwood, MA. Dr. Barlow specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Barlow can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Barlow can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
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