Dr. Richard Roy Letherer OD
Optometrist
14 Sw Nye St Newport OR, 97365About
Dr. Richard Letherer is an optometrist practicing in Newport, OR. Dr. Letherer specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Letherer 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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