Dr. Melissa Contreras O.D.
Optometrist
3916 S BROADWAY LOS ANGELES CA, 90037About
Dr. Melissa Contreras is an optometrist practicing in Fullerton, CA. Dr. Contreras specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Contreras 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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