Dr. Ripon W La roche MD
Optometrist
1511 W 3RD ST FARMVILLE VA, 23901About
Dr. Ripon La roche is an optometrist practicing in FARMVILLE, VA. Dr. La roche specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. La roche 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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