Dr. Richard J. Chong OD
Optometrist
1833 Powell St San Francisco CA, 94133About
Dr. Richard Chong is an optometrist practicing in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Chong specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Chong 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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