Dr. Alan S Hecht OD
Optometrist
800 West Ave S La Crosse WI, 54601About
Dr. Alan Hecht is an optometrist practicing in La Crosse, WI. Dr. Hecht specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Hecht 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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