Ms. Joanne M. Hammar O.D.
Optometrist
2520 Broadway St North Bend OR, 97459About
Dr. Joanne Hammar is an optometrist practicing in North Bend, OR. Dr. Hammar specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Hammar 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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