Dr. Karen Montalvo OD
Optometrist
AGUADILLA MALL AGUADILLA PR, 00603About
Dr. Karen Montalvo is an optometrist practicing in AGUADILLA, PR. Dr. Montalvo specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Montalvo 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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