Dr. Anita Lorraine Blanchard O.D.
Optometrist
1120 N HIGHWAY 190 COVINGTON LA, 70433About
Dr. Anita Blanchard is an optometrist practicing in Mandeville, LA. Dr. Blanchard specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Blanchard 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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