Dr. Alvin E Willingham OD
Optometrist
5211 Highway 153 Hixson TN, 37343About
Dr. Alvin Willingham is an optometrist practicing in Hixson, TN. Dr. Willingham specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Willingham 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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