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Dr. Thomas A Dettmer O.D.
Optometrist
5962 Highway 54 Osage Beach MO, 65065About
Dr. Thomas Dettmer is an optometrist practicing in Osage Beach, MO. Dr. Dettmer specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Dettmer 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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