Dr. Charles Lee Mellinger OD
Optometrist
2600 Post Rd Southport CT, 06890About
Dr. Charles Mellinger is an optometrist practicing in Southport, CT. Dr. Mellinger specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Mellinger 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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