Dr. Jacqueline E Pokusa O.D.
Optometrist (Pediatric) | Pediatrics
111 Michigan Ave NW Washington DC, 20010About
Jacqueline Pokusa is a pediatric optometrist practicing in Washington, DC. Jacqueline specializes in providing eye care services to children. As an optometrist, Jacqueline performs eye evaluations, tests vision, corrects vision by prescribing eye glasses or contacts, detects certain eye disorders and manages and treats vision problems. Jacqueline is specifically trained to examine and treat visual disorders in children. Pediatric optometrists will typically prescribe children glasses until age 12, and around 12 years of age children can be prescribed contact lenses.
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