Silena Rivera OD
Optometrist
2748 HYLAN BLVD STATEN ISLAND NY, 10306About
Dr. Silena Rivera is an optometrist practicing in STATEN ISLAND, NY. Dr. Rivera specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Rivera 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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