Dr. James L Purvis O. D.
Optometrist | Corneal and Contact Management
3420 Buford Dr Suite C 560 Buford GA, 30519About
Dr. James Purvis is an optometrist practicing in Buford, GA. Dr. Purvis specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Purvis 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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