Dr. Gerald Lee Thompson O.D.
Optometrist
5900 Greenbelt Rd Greenbelt MD, 20770About
Dr. Gerald Thompson is an optometrist practicing in Greenbelt, MD. Dr. Thompson specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Thompson 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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