Dr. Richard Matthew Pesta OD
Optometrist
1221b National Hwy Cumberland MD, 21502About
Dr. Richard Pesta is an optometrist practicing in Cumberland, MD. Dr. Pesta specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Pesta 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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