Dr. Payal Y Thakkar O.D.
Optometrist
887 Old Country Rd. #k Sound Vision Care, I Riverhead NY, 11901About
Dr. Payal Thakkar is an optometrist practicing in Riverhead, NY. Dr. Thakkar specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Thakkar 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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