Dr. Aaron Stephen Franzel OD
Optometrist | Vision Therapy
One University Blvd 115 Marillac Hall Saint Louis MO, 63121About
Aaron Franzel is an optometrist practicing in Saint Louis, MO. Aaron specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Aaron 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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