Dr. Richard Lester Short D.O.
Ophthalmologist
2501 W Bay Isle Dr. Se Saint Petersburg FL, 33705About
Dr. Richard Short is an ophthalmologist practicing in Saint Petersburg, FL. Dr. Short specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Short can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Short can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
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