Dr. Christine Georgine Saad MD
Optometrist | Corneal and Contact Management
401 N 17TH ST ALLENTOWN PA, 18104About
Dr. Christine Saad is an optometrist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Saad specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Saad 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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