Dr. Valerie Denise Allen O.D.
Optometrist | Corneal and Contact Management
322 S Woodscrest Dr Bloomington IN, 47401About
Dr. Valerie Allen is an optometrist practicing in Bloomington, IN. Dr. Allen specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Allen 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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