Dr. Christie Mercado OD
Optometrist
469 AVE ESMERALDA APT 211 GUAYNABO PR, 00969About
Dr. Christie Mercado is an optometrist practicing in GUAYNABO, PR. Dr. Mercado specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Mercado 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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