Dr. Shannon Lynn Sharkey O.D.
Optometrist
1935 Center St Northampton PA, 18067About
Dr. Shannon Sharkey is an optometrist practicing in Northampton, PA. Dr. Sharkey specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Sharkey 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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