Akram Masood OD
Optometrist
3333 W Touhy Ave Lincolnwood IL, 60712About
Dr. Akram Masood is an optometrist practicing in Lincolnwood, IL. Dr. Masood specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Masood 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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