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Dr. Richard Thomas Melstrom OD
Optometrist
118 Stimson St Cadillac MI, 49601About
Dr. Richard Melstrom is an optometrist practicing in Cadillac, MI. Dr. Melstrom specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Melstrom 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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