Dr. Leyla Karim OD
Optometrist (Pediatric) | Pediatrics
300 LONGWOOD AVE BOSTON MA, 02115About
Leyla Karim is a pediatric optometrist practicing in BOSTON, MA. Leyla specializes in providing eye care services to children. As an optometrist, Leyla performs eye evaluations, tests vision, corrects vision by prescribing eye glasses or contacts, detects certain eye disorders and manages and treats vision problems. Leyla is specifically trained to examine and treat visual disorders in children. Pediatric optometrists will typically prescribe children glasses until age 12, and around 12 years of age children can be prescribed contact lenses.
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