Dr. Bruce Orkin OD
Optometrist
31-75 23rd St Astoria NY, 11106About
Dr. Bruce Orkin is an optometrist practicing in Astoria, NY. Dr. Orkin specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Orkin 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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