Dr. Kristen Lynn Cresswell O.D.
Optometrist
6030 Daybreak Cir Suite A550 Clarksville MD, 21029About
Dr. Kristen Cresswell is an optometrist practicing in Clarksville, MD. Dr. Cresswell specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Cresswell 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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