Dr. Gary S Appel O.D.
Optometrist | Corneal and Contact Management
1739 Sam Rittenberg Blvd Charleston SC, 29407About
Dr. Gary Appel is an optometrist practicing in Charleston, SC. Dr. Appel specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Appel 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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