Dr. Shannon Marie Downey OD
Optometrist
9169 Sw Burnham St Portland OR, 97223About
Dr. Shannon Downey is an optometrist practicing in Portland, OR. Dr. Downey specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Downey 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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