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Dr. James Michael Witherington OD
Optometrist
513 Cape Coral Pkwy W Cape Coral FL, 33914About
Dr. James Witherington is an optometrist practicing in Cape Coral, FL. Dr. Witherington specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Witherington 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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