Atka Ghafoor OD
Optometrist
3200 SEVERN AVE METAIRIE LA, 70002About
Dr. Atka Ghafoor is an optometrist practicing in METAIRIE, LA. Dr. Ghafoor specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Ghafoor 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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