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Lauren Diaferio OD
Optometrist
1013 FARMINGTON AVE WEST HARTFORD CT, 06107About
Dr. Lauren Diaferio is an optometrist practicing in WEST HARTFORD, CT. Dr. Diaferio specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Diaferio 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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