Dr. David W Cheatham OD
Optometrist
227 Commerce St West Point MS, 39773About
Dr. David Cheatham is an optometrist practicing in West Point, MS. Dr. Cheatham specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Cheatham 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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