
Ginny Carroll Schaffner OD
Optometrist
3068 UNIVERSITY AVE SAN DIEGO CA, 92104About
Dr. Ginny Schaffner is an optometrist practicing in SAN DIEGO, CA. Dr. Schaffner specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Schaffner 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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