Whitney Purtzer
Optometrist | Vision Therapy
810 E Colfax Ave South Bend IN, 46617About
Whitney Purtzer is an optometrist practicing in South Bend, IN. Whitney specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Whitney 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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