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Dr. Cara Hawthorne Smith O.D.
Optometrist
109 BEE ST CHARLESTON SC, 29401About
Dr. Cara Smith is an optometrist practicing in CHARLESTON, SC. Dr. Smith specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Smith 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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