Dr. Richard William Baker O.D.
Optometrist
3581 Mt Diablo Blvd Lafayette CA, 94549About
Dr. Richard Baker is an optometrist practicing in Lafayette, CA. Dr. Baker specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Baker 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.
Provider Details
Dr. Richard William Baker O.D.'s Practice location
Dr. Richard William Baker O.D.'s reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
- Everything You Need to Know About Cataract Surgery
What is a cataract?Sometimes there is a clouding of the lens in the eye; this clouding is called a cataract. Mostly, this clouding is related to old age. In fact, the majority of Americans aged 80 and above have experienced this clouding or have already undergone a cataract surgery at a particular...
- What Causes Albinism?
What is albinism?Albinism is a group of genetic disorders that cause little or no production of the natural pigment called melanin. The color of your skin, hair, and eyes depend on the type and amount of melanin produced by your body. Most individuals with albinism have sun sensitivity, which makes...
- Eyelid Twitching and Stress
What is eyelid twitching?Eyelid twitching or myokymia is an involuntary eyelid spasm. The upper lid is usually affected, but spasms can also occur in the lower lid or both lids. Eyelid twitching is often mild for most people. However, others may experience stronger spasms, which may force their lids...
- How to Get Rid of a Stye: 17 Home Remedies and Treatments
What is a stye?A stye occurs when a particular strain of bacteria affects the oil gland of the eyelid. It becomes infected and causes inflammation, redness, as well as pain on the eyelid and its surrounding tissues. A stye is an inflamed swelling or circumscribed abscess. It can be treated with...
- What are Bilateral Cataracts?
The lenses of healthy eyes are usually clear. Cataracts occur when a person's lenses become cloudy and opaque. Cataracts can affect both eyes at the same time, called bilateral cataracts. Bilateral cataracts are very common, but cataracts must occur on their own and cannot spread from one eye to the...
- What are the Signs and Symptoms of Cataracts?
When the lens of the eye becomes clouded, it is a condition known as cataracts. In patients with cataracts, proteins that are contained in the lens begin to break down, making the lens cloudy with an increase in age. Because cataracts develop very slowly, vision may not be affected right away and...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Julene Peña O.D., F.A.A.O.150 Muir Road Martinez CA 94553
- Dr. Alishia Chan O.D.2225 Port Chicago Hwy Concord CA 94520
- Mr. Adam L Hickenbotham OD420 Estudillo Ave San Leandro CA 94577
- Dr. Anousheh Mortazavi OD2300 Hilltop Mall Rd San Pablo CA 94806
- Dr. Stephen Russell Chun OD, FAAO2414 Shattuck Ave Berkeley CA 94704
- Dr. Timothy G. Tieu O.D.97 Railroad Ave Danville CA 94526