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Alexander Joseph Fortier, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 505 Willard Ave, Suite 2b, Newington, CT 06111
Phone: 860-667-0207    Fax: 860-667-0207
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Dr. Caitrin E Herdic, OD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 485 Willard Ave, Totalvision Eye Health Center, Newington, CT 06111
Phone: 860-666-7053    

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Ophthalmology: An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.


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