Dr. Valerie K Itamura O.D.
Optometrist
314 E Mcloughlin Blvd Vancouver WA, 98663About
Dr. Valerie Itamura is an optometrist practicing in Vancouver, WA. Dr. Itamura specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Itamura 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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