Dr. Mark D Balter OD
Optometrist | Corneal and Contact Management
2201 Nw Market St Seattle WA, 98107About
Dr. Mark Balter is an optometrist practicing in Seattle, WA. Dr. Balter specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Balter 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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