Dr. William Arthur Downey OD
Optometrist
3637 Larch Ave Suite 2 South Lake Tahoe CA, 96150About
Dr. William Downey is an optometrist practicing in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Dr. Downey specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Downey 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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