Dr. Richard O Bessent M. D.
Ophthalmologist
1120 N Highway 190 Covington LA, 70433About
Dr. Richard Bessent is an ophthalmologist practicing in Covington, LA. Dr. Bessent specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Bessent can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Bessent can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
Vanderbilt Univ Sch of Med, Nashville Tn 1979
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 1979
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
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