Dr. Richard James Potvin OD
Optometrist
13860 E Riviera Dr Burleson TX, 76028About
Dr. Richard Potvin is an optometrist practicing in Burleson, TX. Dr. Potvin specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Potvin 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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Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Fulfilling the promise of laser refractive surgery.
- Absence of keratectasia after LASIK in eyes with preoperative central corneal thickness of 450 to 500 microns.
- Acute and chronic effects on rats of (-) 1 -trans-tetrahydrocannabinol on unlearned motor tasks.
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