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Dr. Shannon Elwood O.D.
Optometrist
8013 N 164th St Bennington NE, 68007About
Dr. Shannon Elwood is an optometrist practicing in Bennington, NE. Dr. Elwood specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Elwood 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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