Dr. David R Heitmeier OD
Optometrist
3501 Holiday Drive Suite 201 New Orleans LA, 70114About
Dr. David Heitmeier is an optometrist practicing in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Heitmeier specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Heitmeier 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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