Dr. Karen Lynn Schmidt O.D.
Optometrist
971 Hilton Heights Rd Charlottesville VA, 22901About
Dr. Karen Schmidt is an optometrist practicing in Charlottesville, VA. Dr. Schmidt specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Schmidt 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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