Dr. Gerald A Franzel OD
Optometrist
8420 Delmar Blvd Saint Louis MO, 63124About
Dr. Gerald Franzel is an optometrist practicing in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Franzel specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Franzel 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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