Dr. Megan Marie Petersen O.D.
Optometrist
119 N Ankeny Blvd Ankeny IA, 50023About
Dr. Megan Petersen is an optometrist practicing in Ankeny, IA. Dr. Petersen specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Petersen 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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