Dr. Richard Whitney Baxter O.D.
Optometrist
210 Pinehurst Drive Sw Olympia WA, 98501About
Dr. Richard Baxter is an optometrist practicing in Olympia, WA. Dr. Baxter specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Baxter 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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