
Dr. Marcus Aaron Hood O.D.
Optometrist
15616 Emerald Way Bowie MD, 20716About
Dr. Marcus Hood is an optometrist practicing in Bowie, MD. Dr. Hood specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Hood 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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