Dr. Richard J Abbott O.D.
Optometrist
929 Business Park Dr Traverse City MI, 49686About
Dr. Richard Abbott is an optometrist practicing in Traverse City, MI. Dr. Abbott specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Abbott 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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