Dr. Barbara A Scheetz OD
Optometrist
5958 Ashworth Rd West Des Moines IA, 50266About
Dr. Barbara Scheetz is an optometrist practicing in West Des Moines, IA. Dr. Scheetz specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Scheetz 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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