Dr. Joel Ernest Punzal OD
Optometrist | Corneal and Contact Management
3170-B Jerves Street Lihue HI, 96766Practice Philosophy
Traditional Medicine
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Dr. Joel Punzal is an optometrist practicing in Lihue, HI. Dr. Punzal specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Punzal 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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