
Dr. Felix M Barker OD
Optometrist
1200 W Godfrey Ave Philadelphia PA, 19141About
Dr. Felix Barker is an optometrist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Barker specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Barker 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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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Supplementation with the carotenoids lutein or zeaxanthin improves human visual performance.
- Xanthophyll accumulation in the human retina during supplementation with lutein or zeaxanthin - the LUXEA (LUtein Xanthophyll Eye Accumulation) study.
- Dietary supplementation: effects on visual performance and occurrence of AMD and cataracts.
- Nutritional manipulation of primate retinas, V: effects of lutein, zeaxanthin, and n-3 fatty acids on retinal sensitivity to blue-light-induced damage.
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120 EAST ERIE AVE PHILADELPHIA PA 19133SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN - PHILADELPHIAl
3551 N BROAD STREET PHILADELPHIA PA 19104