Dr. Allison Lee Whitener OD
Optometrist
400 Ward Ave Caruthersville MO, 63830About
Dr. Allison Whitener is an optometrist practicing in Caruthersville, MO. Dr. Whitener specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Whitener 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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